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NESN's Andrew Raycroft on why the Linus Ullmark trade is a win

NESN's Andrew Raycroft joined Gresh and Fauria to discuss the Boston Bruins trade of goaltender Linus Ullmark to the Ottawa Senators, how the Bruins will use newly acquired goaltender Joonas Korpisalo, ways the B's defense can support the play of Korpisalo, if Ullmark is just rental for the Senators, and Oilers forward Connor McDavid winning the Conn Smythe Trophy while being on the losing team.

Jun 25, 202416 min

NESN's Andrew Raycroft on the play of David Pastrnak in the playoffs

NESN's Andrew Raycroft joined Gresh and Fauria to discuss the Bruins elimination loss to the Panthers on Friday night, personnel vs. execution, the B's offseason spending, if the Bruins overachieved, David Pastrnak's playoff performances, potential offseason moves that need to be addressed, and Jeremy Swayman's contract to the Bruins.

May 20, 202420 min

NESN's Andrew Raycroft on the return of Brad Marchand for tonight's Game 6

NESN's Andrew Raycroft joined Gresh and Fauria to discuss the arrest of Scottie Scheffler, Razor's "do you know who I am?" moment, tonight's Bruins Game 6 matchup with the Panthers, the chances Brad Marchand returns to the ice tonight, the B's approach with physicality tonight, the Bruins getting off to a quick start, how Jim Montgomery adjusts the lines if Marchand returns, and Jeremy Swayman's playoff performances compared to Tim Thomas.

May 17, 202420 min

NESN's Andrew Raycroft on the goaltender interference rule

NESN's Andrew Raycroft joined Gresh and Fauria to discuss last night's Bruins Game 4 loss, the mindset of the goaltender Jeremy Swayman, the goaltender interference rule, if the rule will get further explanation, Sam Bennett's controversial hit on Brad Marchand, the Bruins missed opportunities in Game 4, and who in the B's locker room needs to go "scorched earth."

May 13, 202416 min

NESN Andrew Raycroft on David Pastrnak dropping the gloves in Game 2

NESN's Andrew Raycroft joined Gresh and Adam Jones to discuss the physicality at the end of Game 2, why David Pastrnak decided to step up and fight Matthew Tkachuk, the issues with Charlie McAvoy, the Bruins being called for "too many men on the ice" penalties, the latest on the B's goaltender rotation, and tonight's Game 3 matchup.

May 10, 202413 min

WEEI Bruins Insider Scott McLaughlin on the Bruins mindset this season compared to last

WEEI Bruins Insider Scott McLaughlin joins Gresh and Fauria to discuss last night's Bruins 5-1 Game 1 win over the Maple Leafs, the play of Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, the contract of Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman, the Bruins mindset this season compared to last, adjustments the Panthers make, and the adjustments the Bruins could make.

May 7, 202418 min

NESN's Andrew Raycroft on the Bruins' mindset heading into second round

NESN's Andrew Raycroft joined Gresh and Fauria to discuss the Bruins Game 7 win over the Maple Leafs on Saturday night, which B's players stepped up in Game 7, the Bruins goaltender rotation going forward, and how the B's matchup with Panthers compared to the Maple Leafs.

May 6, 202418 min

NESN's Andrew Raycroft on fixing the Bruins first period struggles

NESN's Andrew Raycroft joined Gresh and Fauria to discuss the Boston Bruins, last night's Game 6 loss, the Bruins lack of shots taken, defenseman Charlie McAvoy's position on the Maple Leafs first goal last night, the Bruins faceoff losses, the B's issues in the first period, the Bruins play on the powerplay, the role of Brad Marchand heading into Game 7, and the Maple Leafs potential lineup changes for Game 7.

May 3, 202417 min

NESN's Andrew Raycroft on the Bruins Game 5 line adjustments

NESN's Andrew Raycroft joined Gresh and Fauria to discuss last night's Bruins Game 5 loss to the Maple Leafs, Jim Montgomery's line adjustments, the Bruins faceoff struggles, and the B's goalie rotation going forward.

May 1, 202413 min

WEEI.com's Scott McLaughlin on the Maple Leafs' level of desperation

Scott McLaughlin, Bruins insider for WEEI.com, joined Fauria and Andy Hart to discuss the B's series with the Maple Leafs, the Bruins goaltender rotation, the play of Captain Brad Marchand, the level of desperation in the Maple Leafs, and tomorrow night's Game 5.

Apr 29, 202417 min

NESN's Andrew Raycroft on the Bruins Game 4 lineup

NESN's Andrew Raycroft joined Gresh and Fauria to discuss the Boston Bruins, Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe on the play of the Bruins, the B's defensive pairing for Game 4, the status of Maple Leafs forward William Nylander, and the Bruins Game 4 lineup.

Apr 26, 202417 min

NESN's Andrew Raycroft on the Bruins Game 2 starting goaltender

NESN's Andrew Raycroft joined Gresh and Fauria to discuss Saturday night's Boston Bruins Game 1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs, tonight's Game 2 matchup, which B's goaltender could get the start tonight, Pat Maroon's play in Game 1, and the Bruins power play.

Apr 22, 202417 min

WEEI Bruins Insider Scott McLaughlin previews the Maple Leafs-Bruins playoff matchup

Gresh and Fauria were joined by WEEI’s Bruins Insider Scott McLaughlin to talk about last night's loss to the Ottawa Senators, head coach Jim Montgomery's postgame mood, the B's upcoming playoff series with the Toronto Maple Leafs and the play of the Bruins goalies, and the goaltender rotation in the playoffs.

Apr 17, 202414 min

NESN's Andrew Raycroft on the evolution of Brad Marchand

NESN's Andrew Raycroft joined Gresh and Fauria to discuss the Boston Bruins, B's forward John Beecher's fight against the Hurricanes forward Jack Drury last night, the evolution of Brad Marchand, the team's improvement on closing out games, the play of the Bruins in their last three games, the B's power play stuggles, the impact of Justin Brazeau's injury, and the Charlie McAvoy-Hampus Lindholm defensive pairing.

Apr 5, 202420 min

NESN's Andrew Raycroft on team style vs. team personnel

NESN's Andrew Raycroft joined Gresh and Fauria to discuss his Canadian accent, his energy level after Wednesday's loss Boston Bruins loss in Tampa Bay, the B's energy level heading into tomorrow's game in Washington, if the Bruins should be concerned with the Lightning, a team's style vs. personnel, the B's defensive pairings going forward, the definition of "high danger chances," head coach Jim Montgomery's willingness to call out the team, and playoff beards.

Mar 29, 202415 min

NESN's Andrew Raycroft on the Bruins struggles against the Rangers

NESN's Andrew Raycroft joined Fauria and Fitzy to discuss Celine Dion's appearance at last night's Boston Bruins games, his expectations for the Bruins as the playoffs approach, last night's loss to the New York Rangers, Par Maroon's return, the play of forward Justin Brazeau, and why playoff hockey is so highly regarded.

Mar 22, 202419 min

NESN's Andrew Raycroft on how the Bruins will utilize their goalies in the playoffs

NESN's Andrew Raycroft joined Gresh and Andy Hart to discuss last night's Boston Bruins overtime win against the Montreal Canadiens, the play of forward Morgan Geekie, Danton Heinen's future in Boston, the B's goaltender rotation, the evolution of John Beecher, how the Bruins matchup with the Toronto Maple Leafs, the importance of the #1 seed in the east, and what to watch for in the eastern conference.

Mar 15, 202418 min

NESN's Andrew Raycroft on the Bruins approach at next week's trade deadline

NESN's Andrew Raycroft joined Gresh and Fauria to discuss the recent struggles of the Boston Bruins, last night's win over the Vegas Golden Knights, the play of the B's special teams, ways the Bruins can improve on defense, how the B's could approach the NHL Trade Deadline, and the time Raycroft missed a meeting.

Mar 1, 202419 min

NESN's Andrew Raycroft on the play of defenseman Charlie McAvoy

NESN's Andrew Raycroft joined Gresh and Fauria to discuss the Boston Bruins, the B's energy level in their last two games, the play of defenseman Charlie McAvoy, the B's play in overtime, and the Bruins approach at the NHL Trade Deadline.NHL, Hockey, Boston Bruins

Feb 23, 202417 min

NESN's Andrew Raycroft on the value of the Bruins goalies

NESN's Andrew Raycroft joined Gresh and Fauria to discuss his outdoor rink, the state of the Boston Bruins, how Don Sweeney could approach the NHL Trade Deadline, his concerns with the Bruins special teams, and his most embarrassing skating moment.

Feb 16, 202417 min

NESN's Andrew Raycroft on the Bruins complete win over the Canucks

NESN's Andrew Raycroft joined Gresh and Fauria to discuss the Boston Bruins, last night's shutout win over the Vancouver Canucks, head coach Jim Montgomery's decision to give the players Wednesday off, the keys to winning the Vezina Trophy, and the end of rookie Matt Poitras' season.

Feb 9, 202417 min

NESN's Andrew Raycroft on what he wants to see from the Bruins in the second half

NESN's Andrew Raycroft joined Gresh and Fauria to discuss his relationship with Patrice Bergeron, the state of the Boston Bruins at the NHL's All-Star break, how the Bruins will approach the NHL Trade Deadline, how his expectations have changed since the start of the season, the B's goalie rotation, what needs to improve in the second half of the season, biggest worries in the second half, and his first half MVP.

Feb 2, 202415 min

NESN's Andrew Raycroft on the leadership of Brad Marchand

NESN's Andrew Raycroft joined Gresh and Fauria to discuss the Boston Bruins, his new segment open, last night's overtime win over the Ottawa Senators, Brad Marchand's leadership, head coach Jim Montgomery's comments after the loss to the Hurricanes, the play of forward Trent Fredric, and his plans for the All-Star Break.

Jan 26, 202418 min

Mike Milbury joins The Greg Hill Show, talks the Bruins need for firepower to make a real run

Mike Milbury joins The Greg Hill Show, talks the Bruins need for firepower to make a real run

Jan 25, 202417 min

NESN's Andrew Raycroft on the Bruins goalie rotation going forward

NESN's Andrew Raycroft joined Gresh and Fauria to discuss last night's Boston Bruins win over the Colorado Avalanche, the B's play in the third period, the Bruins goaltender rotation, the play of Jake DeBrusk, and the Patrice Bergeron rumors.

Jan 19, 202415 min

NESN's Andrew Raycroft on the state of the Bruins at the midway point

NESN's Andrew Raycroft joined Gresh and Fauria to discuss the Boston Bruins, the play of goaltender Jeremey Swayman, Swayman's All Star selection, head coach Jim Montgomery's comments after last night's win over the New Jersey Devils, the B's play on the road, the play in the third period, what's impressed him in the first half of the season, and the current NHL trade market.

Jan 16, 202414 min

NESN's Andrew Raycroft previews tonight's Bruins matchup with the Jets

NESN's Andrew Raycroft joined Gresh and Andy Hart to discuss the Boston Bruins, tonight's game against the Jets in Winnipeg, the parity in the NHL, the B's struggles in overtime, the next steps for Matthew Poitras, Jake DeBrusk's struggles, head coach Jim Montgomery's willingness to call out players, the performance of goaltender coach Bob Essensa.

Dec 22, 202313 min

NESN's Andrew Raycroft on Bruins' inability to close out games

NESN's Andrew Raycroft joined Gresh and Fauria to discuss how Christmas is celebrated in Canada, the play of the short-handed Boston Bruins, the B's play in the last ten games, the performance of head coach Jim Montgomery, and the B's issues in the third period.

Dec 15, 202318 min

NESN's Andrew Raycroft on the Bruins bouncing back from a three-game skid

NESN's Andrew Raycroft joined Gresh and Fauria to discuss traveling with the Boston Bruins, last night's shutout win over the San Jose Sharks, the expectations of this season's team, Jim Montgomery's line adjustments, the play of rookie Matt Poitras, Trent Frederic defending Brad Marchand, the toughness of the Bruins, and tomorrow night's game against the Maple Leafs in Toronto.

Dec 1, 202315 min

NESN's Andrew Raycroft on the one area where the Bruins need to improve

NESN's Andrew Raycroft joined Gresh and Fauria to discuss last night's Boston Bruins loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Bruins goaltender situation, critiques of the Bruins, and the Dads Trip.

Nov 21, 202314 min

NESN's Andrew Raycroft on the return of defenseman Matt Grzelcyk

NESN's Andrew Raycroft joined Gresh and Fauria to discuss the Boston Bruins, Jim Montgomery's adjustments from last season, last Saturday's loss to the Montreal Canadiens, what happens to Mason Lohrei when Matt Grzelcyk returns, and the latest in the death of former NHLer Adam Johnson.

Nov 17, 202316 min

NESN's Andrew Raycroft on the Bruins foundation for success

NESN's Andrew Raycroft joined Gresh and Fauria to discuss the Boston Bruins, last night's win over the New York Islanders, the B's early schedule matchups, the play of forwards James van Riemsdyk and Charlie Coyle, areas where the Bruins could improve, and the play of the Bruins rookies.

Nov 10, 202318 min

NESN's Andrew Raycroft on the Bruins hot start

NESN's Andrew Raycroft joined Gresh and Fauria to discuss the start of the Bruins season, how this team compares to last season's team, the play of the Bruins younger players, how head coach Jim Montgomery handles his lines, the play of rookie Matt Poitras, Charlie McAvoy's 4-game suspension, the B's goaltender rotation, the NHL debut of defenseman Mason Lohrei, and the best non-Bruins story in the NHL.

Nov 3, 202317 min

Mike Milbury joins, says the Bruins are playing playoff style hockey

Mike Milbury joins, says the Bruins are playing playoff style hockey

Oct 26, 202318 min

Mike Milbury joins, says Swayman is the future, they should deal Ullmark

Mike Milbury joins, says Swayman is the future, they should deal Ullmark

Oct 19, 202312 min

WEEI.com's Scott McLaughlin previews the start of the Bruins season

Scott McLaughlin, of WEEI.com, joined Gresh and Fauria to discuss the expectations of the Boston Bruins and tonight's season-opener against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Oct 11, 202314 min

Former Bruins Captain Patrice Bergeron joins and talks about what's next

Former Bruins Captain Patrice Bergeron joins and talks about what's next

Aug 29, 202322 min

Andrew Raycroft on the retirement of Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron

NESN's Andrew Raycroft joined the show to talk about the career of Patrice Bergeron and his decision to announce his retirement.

Jul 25, 202311 min

WEEI.com's Scott McLaughlin on why trading Taylor Hall was a necessary move

Scott McLaughlin, of WEEI.com, joined Gresh and Fauria to discuss the Boston Bruins, the trade of Taylor Hall, Patrice Bergeron's future with the Bruins, remaining offseason decisions, the B's fourth line, shaking off how last season ended, and the start of the NHL Draft.

Jun 27, 202316 min

NESN's Andrew Raycroft on the Bruins approach this offseason

NESN's Andrew Raycroft joined Gresh and Fauria to discuss the end of the Boston Bruins season, the latest from the Stanley Cup playoffs, and the Bruins offseason approach.

May 24, 202315 min

NESN's Andrew Raycroft on the future of the Bruins roster

Andrew Raycroft, of NESN, joined Gresh and Fauria to discuss the end of the Boston Bruins season, the vibe around exit interview day, how Don Sweeny processes what happened this season, Jim Montgomery's comments on the decision to start goaltender Jeremy Swayman in Game 7, more on Montgomery's coaching decisions, the futures of Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci, and the B's future at center.

May 4, 202316 min

NESN's Andrew Raycroft on the Bruins mindset in their series with the Panthers

Andrew Raycroft, of NESN, joined Fauria and Andy Hart to discuss the end of the Boston Bruins season, what went wrong in the B's series with the Florida Panthers, the decisions made by the Bruins coaching staff, and the future of Patrice Bergeron.

May 1, 202313 min

NESN's Andrew Raycroft breaks down the B's Game 5 loss

Andrew Raycroft, of NESN, joined Gresh and Fauria to discuss last night's loss, Linus Ullmark's turnover in overtime, the performance of Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, adjustments for Game 6, getting David Pastrnak back on track, and some of the soft penalty calls in Game 5.

Apr 27, 202312 min

NESN's Andrew Raycroft on possible playoff matchups for the Bruins

Andrew Raycroft, of NESN, joined Gresh and Fauria to discuss how NHL coaches get an emotional lift out of their players, how the Bruins have handled adversity this season, tonight's Bruins lineup in Montreal, on possible lineups for the playoffs, the health of goaltender Linus Ullmark.

Apr 13, 202312 min

NESN's Andrew Raycroft on the return of Taylor Hall

Andrew Raycroft, of NESN, joined Gresh and Fauria to discuss the start of the Masters Tournament, the return of Boston Bruins forward Taylor Hall, how Brad Marchand can get out of his goal slump, the Bruins goaltending rotation, the pursuit of the NHL regular-season wins record, and potential playoff matchups.

Apr 6, 202313 min

NESN's Andrew Raycroft on tonight's Bruins matchup with the Blue Jackets

Andrew Raycroft, of NESN, joined Gresh and Fauria to discuss Opening Day in the NHL compared to MLB, tonight's Boston Bruins game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Bruins efforts to fix their power-play, and the remaining seven games in the regular season.

Mar 30, 202315 min

NESN's Andrew Raycroft on the Bruins goaltender rotation

Andrew Raycroft, of NESN, joined Fauria and Fitzy to discuss the Boston Bruins, how Brad Marchand is viewed throughout the NHL, the Bruins mindset ahead of the playoffs, the importance of Jake DeBrusk, the B's goaltender rotation, the timetable for the returns Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno, and how he got the nickname "Razor."

Mar 23, 202314 min

NESN's Andrew Raycroft on Bruins getting back on track

Andrew Raycroft, of NESN, joined Gresh and Fauria to discuss the Boston Bruins, the mindset of the team, the Bruins power-play, David Patrnak's turnovers, goaltender Linus Ullmark's performance against the Chicago Blackhawks, and their recent struggles.

Mar 16, 202312 min

Guest Andrew Raycroft on Bruins tough weekend, Bertuzzi and Swayman's losses

Guest Andrew 'Razor' Raycroft answers whether he thinks there's any reason to worry after the Bruins bad weekend. Where Tyler Bertuzzi will land when Montgomery is done tinkering with the positions of his trade-deadline additions. Assessing Swayman's last two performances in losses to Edmonton and Detroit.

Mar 14, 202310 min

NESN's Andrew Raycroft on the depth of the Bruins defense

Andrew Raycroft, of NESN, joined Gresh and Fauria to discuss the Boston Bruins consistent play during their current 10-game winning streak, the play of Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid, Dmitry Orlov's fit in the Bruins defense, the B's power-play, the health of Brad Marchand, other teams that improved at the NHL trade deadline, and the Bruins getting dialed back in after not playing since Saturday.

Mar 9, 202313 min