Explore every episode of the podcast The Short Shift Podcast
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ep.184 - 2024-2025 SEASON PREVIEW | 27 Sep 2024 | 02:08:46 | |
Aight Folks! Not only is this our annual season preview episode, but this one is the premiere episode for the FIFTH season of the Short Shift Podcast! Season predictions! Division, Conference and STANLEY CUP WINNERS. We give out hardware and make some hot takes. Plus VOICEMAILS and the return of another fan-favorite segment. Special thanks to all of our loyal subscribers who've listened as we've grown into the true, undeniable professionals that we've become (...) Y'ALL ARE THE MVP'S. We're proud to say we're still pumping out content with our OG lineup. All these years and we STILL haven't killed Andrew. Yet. Want to be heard on our show? Call the SHORT SHIFT CHIRP LINE at (860) 506-5444 This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try today; www.betterhelp.com/THPN Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code 'THPN' Use promo code 'SHORTSHIFTPOD' for $20 off your next purchase on SeatGeek.com | |||
| Ep.183 - What Sweeney Really Said | 20 Sep 2024 | 01:22:24 | |
Aight folks, camp is here. Games are here. Whats not here? Our #1 (literally) goaltender. We break down Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney's contentious presser, opine on where the Swayman talks sit as of this week, and touch on the mention of potentially extending head coach Jim Montgomery. Plus, Poitras packs on some pounds. Andrew says its muscle. Thomas says its balls. GET IN. Want to be heard on our show? Call the SHORT SHIFT CHIRP LINE at (860) 506-5444 This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try today; www.betterhelp.com/THPN Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code 'THPN' Use promo code 'SHORTSHIFTPOD' for $20 off your next purchase on SeatGeek.com | |||
| Ep.174 - Cleanest, Meanest, Linus | 28 Jun 2024 | 01:35:40 | |
You've never seen this stroke of genius.. or. Well. Ullmark has been moved to Ottawa -- we'll obviously touch on that for a brief segment. Plus: Florida raises the cup, Sweeney raises the stakes, Bussi raises his bank account! VOICEMAILS. PISS BREAKS. GET IN. | |||
| Ep.84 - Everything is a Horse | 08 Aug 2022 | 01:08:15 | |
Short Shift Podcast returns for another hour of mostly Boston Bruins talk with plenty of summer blues sprinkled in. Topics include: Anton Blidh signs with Colorado, Scott Fitzgerald leaves the Bruins for the Sharks, WJC final rosters are out -- what Bruins prospects are we excited to see? All this and so much more. Perhaps more than you even want to know about Andrew. GET IN. | |||
| Ep.83 - Andrew Fights a .JPG | 22 Jul 2022 | 00:35:14 | |
Death, Taxes, Bergeron watch. A true "Short" Shift Podcast here as the boys are feeling the mid-summer, no hockey blues. The Boston Bruins hire an assistant coach, former D-man John Gruden.. so there's that. We take a few voicemail questions, toss out a podcast trivia question and Andrew takes issue with a .jpg! All that plus velcro sound effects. GET IN! | |||
| Ep.82 - Not a Lightning Podcast | 18 Jul 2022 | 01:02:26 | |
Episode 82 of the Short Shift Podcast, and a full year of Mr. Low Qual himself, Ian as the third spoke on the pod wheel. Topics today range from Boston Bruins el capitan, Patrice Bergeron and the waiting game we seem to be playing. Still confident? What about David Krejci -- is this happening or what? Pavel Zacha heading towards arbitration, thoughts on the deal that sends Erik Haula to Newark? We also tackle a number of reactions and analysis of NHL's chaotic start to free agency. Be sure to congratulate Ian on his podiversary.. he powered through an hour of hockey talk in the throws of covid because he loves you. Like, rate, subscribe, leave a 5 star review, buy a tshirt, tug a titty, whatever.. JUST GET IN! | |||
| Ep.81 - Thomas Says His Name | 13 Jul 2022 | 01:08:15 | |
Hell yeah, brother.. the Short Shift Podcast is back for another hour of power. This week we break down some draft picks and talk about the previously banned topic of Mr. David Krejci and his seemingly EMINENT return to the Boston Bruins. Speaking of eminent return -- Patrice Bergeron is all but back and ready to play under new B's head coach Jimmy Montgomery who was introduced this week. Plenty of ground to cover in this one, plus your phone calls from the Chirp Line! GET IN! | |||
| Ep.80 - Full Monty | 02 Jul 2022 | 00:28:35 | |
A little weekend bonus recording as the Boston Bruins have officially announced the hiring of their next head coach, Jimmy Montgomery. The boys lay out their initial reactions, thoughts on his potential, the elephant in the room -- and lay to rest the possibility of David Quinn as bench general. Plus -- a phone call and the first ever mention of one Tyler Seguin in the history of this podcast. GET IN. | |||
| Ep.79 - The Discharge | 30 Jun 2022 | 01:34:44 | |
Back for another packed episode of the Short Shift Podcast. This one is stuffed to the gills with Boston Bruins talk as well as an interview with one of our favorite guests, Montreal fan Chris Searl of the My Name Is Searl Podcast.. and finish up with a handful of your voicemails from the Chirp Line. Please be sure to subcribe and leave a glowing review on whatever podcast platform your using! GET IN. | |||
| Ep.78 - Bergeron Watch | 22 Jun 2022 | 00:58:27 | |
Aight Folks, back for another one on what has already been an interesting and stressful offseason. We're officially on Bergeron Watch -- and the result of this will absolute dictate not only the summer but the very immediate future of the franchise. Also on the pod: Does this front office have the BALLS to go full rebuild? If so, how do they start? Plus: more NHL awards announced.. do the boys agree? This episode is loaded so grab yourself a coffee or a beer or maybe both and GET IN. | |||
| Ep.77 - Fisting the Gap | 17 Jun 2022 | 01:06:25 | |
Back for Episode 77.. shoutout Ray Bourque, you god damn beauty. In a shocking turn of events, Bruce Cassidy gets a job in 6 days as he signs on to coach the Vegas Golden Knights. The Short Shift boys take a dive into initial reactions, predict how he'll fare, where else he could have gone (spoiler: anywhere he wanted). We touch on the hilarious Torts to Philly news, where Trotz will end up -- and then of course we talk about whats left out there for the Boston Bruins. Does anyone excite us? Does anyone scare us? What does signing certain guys say about the franchises goals for the foreseeable future? All this an more including a quick check on the Chirp Line. GET IN FOLKS. | |||
| Ep.76 - Cassidy Speaks | 10 Jun 2022 | 01:05:27 | |
Another Short Shift?! Yep. Third episode in seven days -- in the offseason no less. This week has just been too damn interesting to not talk about Boston Bruins hockey. Special pinch hitter on this episode as we're joined by Downtown Boosy himself, Mr. Nick Busa who covered for our beloved Low Quality host, Ian. The focus of this epi is obviously Bruce Cassidy's press conference and what we're taking from it. Is his firing becoming more palatable -- or at least the reasoning becoming more clear? Who knows.. but it's time to opine and smash the record button. Speaking of buttons.. you know we gotta hit Boosy with the Short-Sixty! Join us while we try to wrap our head around an unbelievably frustrating week for the B's.. maybe we'll make sense of something.. maybe.. but first you gotta GET IN. | |||
| Ep.75 - Thanks Sweeney | 07 Jun 2022 | 00:57:23 | |
Are we aight folks? Short Shift Podcast back at it again a few days ahead of schedule as news broke late Monday evening that the Boston Bruins have relieved coach Bruce Cassidy of his duties. Initial reaction on twitter was very mixed -- how are the boys feeling? Is this the right call? Did we, like many Bruins fans, read too little into Cam Neely's post season presser when he hinted at coaching changes? Who is available to be the successor? This story no doubt has dimmed the shine of other huge news out of Boston such as surgeries for Bergeron, McAvoy, Grzelcyk, Marchand, and Reilly -- many of whom are going to miss some time including the start of the regular season. So much wonderful news! Well, at least Patrice won his FIFTH Selke.. dear god please let him come back. All this PLUS YOUR VOICEMAILS. GET IN. | |||
| Ep.173 - Sens Hard for Ullmark | 21 Jun 2024 | 02:30:57 | |
Title kinda says it all, right? How about that new pre-roll ad? How unsettling can we make this episode? Well, folks.. strap in 'cause we talkin trades, McDavid going nuclear, and Mike Grier. Pretty unsettling if you ask me. Sprinkle in a few voicemails and perhaps you'll never be settled again. GET IN. | |||
| Ep.74 - The Red Dot | 03 Jun 2022 | 01:03:02 | |
On this installment of the Short Shift Podcast, the boys (namely Thomas) says goodbye and good riddance to the Carolina Hurricanes who have been eliminated unceremoniously by the New York Rangers. We take a look at the remaining four teams as we can finally and collectively enjoy the remainder of the playoffs. Plus; the Bruins have some changes to announce from a coaching standpoint, Brad Marchand has double hip surgery, Pastrnak trolls Krejci and a large portion of the fanbase as well, and the "Unrivaled" doc trailer has us all sorts of hot and bothered. We take a few moments to answer some voicemail as well. Another packed hour of hockey talk and other nonsense. GET IN. | |||
| Ep.73 - Short Shift Superlatives! | 27 May 2022 | 01:25:50 | |
Back for another one. The boys hit on a number of Boston Bruins related topics including the Fluto 'doomsday' article, Cam Neely's presser: is Cassidy safe? Is Sweeney? Is it beyond copium to think as we watch these east playoffs unfold that Boston could have been "the" team? Is that fair to look at? Also: The battle of Alberta is good, the Panthers are not. Plus SHORT SHIFT SUPERLATIVES and YOUR PHONE CALLS. GET IN. | |||
| Ep.72 - Post Mortem, On to the Next | 19 May 2022 | 02:00:37 | |
The season has come to an unfortunate end for the 2021-2022 Boston Bruins. After a few days to digest the outcome the boys return to take a look at what went wrong in the pivotal game 7 against the Carolina Hurricanes.. who's to blame? Who gave us everything they had? How can the Bruins organization turn the page? Injury information trickling out -- any surprises? What did the exit interviews tell us? Debrusk, Blihd, Lazar, Froden, and FREDERIC (Ian rant INCOMING). Sweeney and Cassidy's culpability and future, Zboril extension, Beecher signs an ELC. And of course we begin to tackle the biggest offseason storyline for Boston: the hockey future of our Captain, Patrice Bergeron. All this plus more of your calls from the Short Shift Chirp Line. The season may be over but we're not going anywhere. Pick yourself back up and GET IN. | |||
| Ep.71 - Game Seven Incoming | 14 May 2022 | 00:32:19 | |
Andrew and Ian drop a true 'short' shift before game 7 in Carolina. A half-hour of power? More like a half-hour of cautious optimism, stress, joy, panic, and some good ole' fashioned shit talking about folks like Rod the Bod. Enjoy this bonus episode and enjoy the game! LFG! GET IN! | |||
| Ep.70 - Bruins on the Ropes | 12 May 2022 | 00:56:53 | |
Are the Boston Bruins a game away from elimination or two games away from glory? Short Shift returns for another episode where the boys break down what they saw in game 5: penalties and poor effort. But mostly penalties. What will it take to take game 6 in Boston besides being just simply being at home? Where is Cassidy's mindset coming off a complete scramble in Carolina? Is he safe? Also; Mac's back from Covid, Lindholm's back from concussion protocol, who's in and who's out of this lineup? How is Don Sweeney feeling right about now? All this plus YOUR questions via the Short Shift Chirp Line. Find us on twitter @shortshiftpod -- like rate subscribe review and GET IN. | |||
| Ep.69 - Take Warning | 08 May 2022 | 01:20:23 | |
The 2022 NHL Playoffs have begun and the Bruins definitely got off on the wrong foot with loses in games 1 and 2 that were tough to swallow to say the least. The Short Shift boys break down what they saw that went wrong in the first two games and what went right in their return to home ice for game 3. Who's having a good series? Who is NOT. How is Boston handling the goaltending situation? Should we expect Lindholm back anytime soon? Also -- what have we been right about so far... and more importantly what has Ian been wrong about. Also: What other series are we watching the closest? All that and more with a sprinkling of Canes-fan hate thrown in for good measure. Please take the time to like, rate, subscribe or review the show if you're enjoying it. Follow us on twitter @shortshiftpod and click the link in our profile to grab some exclusive Short Shift Podcast merchandise. GET IN? YES. GET IN. | |||
| Ep.68 - Temperature Check: PLAYOFF EDITION | 01 May 2022 | 01:07:46 | |
We have watched 82 Boston Bruins games SO FAR. Thats right, there is MORE. It's Stanley Cup Playoff season baby! The Shorty boys give their thoughts on the Boston/Carolina series including players to watch, gamechangers, and their horrible fanbase. Is the regular season dominance a reason to fear the Canes? Is Ullmark ready to steer the B's to the promised land? Chris Wagner has a roster spot? Also: 7th Man Award response, Jake DeBrusk, Coyle, McLaughlin, and Ian's dubbarooni and cheese. All that plus ROUND ONE PREDICTIONS. A loaded episode to get you postseason ready! LIKE RATE SUBSCRIBE REVIEW AND GET IN. | |||
| Ep.67 - The Beej Button | 28 Apr 2022 | 01:39:15 | |
The Boston Bruins are on a win streak and getting heathy at what feels like just the right time. On this installment of the Short Shift Podcast the boys discuss the positivity surrounding this team as they head into a first round series with what appears to be the Carolina Hurricanes. Does Reilly play game one? And even before we get there.. Cassidy is “dressing the varsity” for Buffalo but it will look “a lot lighter” against Toronto, right decision? Or should Boston start resting players now with a spot all but on lock? Who's going to be the 7th Player Award winner? Plus some chatter about Zboril's next deal, DeBrusk taking the Masterton, Ullmark and Forbort playing their best hockey respectively, and so much more! A Short-Sixty, plenty of shout outs and thank yous, and one last round of PREDICTIONS as we close out the regular season. We went a little over our time on this one, YOU'RE WELCOME. LIKE RATE SUBSCRIBE REVIEW.. BUT FIRST.. GET IN. | |||
| Ep.66 - Playoff Bound | 21 Apr 2022 | 01:13:58 | |
The Boston Bruins have CLINCHED a playoff spot. It's been a long, grinding year but the promise of a post-season has been obtained. What is the best case scenario as far as a first round opponent goes? The boys tackle this as well as topics such as the continued power play woes, continued injury woes.. but also lots of positives! Bruins have ground out dubbs over playoff bound teams, overcome penalty troubles and Swayman busted his slump! Plus a great week down on the farm for prospects like Beecher, Merkulov and (clears throat) a boy named Bussi. PLUS PREDICTIONS and perhaps a bit more smack talking than usual as we're SO CLOSE to crowning a winner. GET IN FOLKS. | |||
| Ep.65 - The Birds and the B's | 14 Apr 2022 | 01:18:30 | |
Another week, another obnoxious loss. The Short Shift boys have taken on the responsibility to quell your concerns and get Bruins fans back on track as we enter the final weeks of the regular season. On this episode we discuss the injury bug, the goaltending tandem and who we expect to be the #1 going into the postseason, the reason behind Boston's horrible power play production, Cassidy blowing his top at practice, Steen, Merkulov, Lohrei, Beecher, Winter Classic news and much much more! We've got PREDICTIONS as always and Ian smashes the Short-Sixty button. Another packed hour+ for YOU -- so please make sure to like, rate, subscribe, review, tip, buy merch (link on our twitter bio @shortshiftpod)... all that fun stuff.. just GET IN. | |||
| Ep.172 - Cup Check | 18 Jun 2024 | 00:54:23 | |
Ian and Andrew pop in with a little 'cup check' and it is exactly what we (and by we I mean anyone outside of Alberta) knew would happen. Plus; Can the Bruins really get a top 10 pick for Ullmark? Thoughts on Jay Leach, Steen Engine, the Utah HC and more. Stay hard? | |||
| Ep.64 - Ian is Dobby | 07 Apr 2022 | 01:13:48 | |
Boston goes 3 for 4 but the loss was of course sour one. Are the boys worried about Reilly on the right side, Swayman's struggles, or what about these compounding injuries? How much caution should the Bruins exhibit these final 12 games? Is conceding the 1WC on the table in the name of load management? All this plus an extended bit of predictions including our one-month early NHL Awards. Follow us on twitter @shortshiftpod and give us your feedback! Like Rate Subscribe, leave us a review on your favorite podcast format, and above all else GET IN. | |||
| Ep.63 - Welcome to BUSSIMANIA | 31 Mar 2022 | 00:53:43 | |
It was a great week until it wasn't. Our Boston Bruins got big wins over the arch-rival Canadiens, Tampa Bay Lightning and the New York Islanders only to put forth an uneven and mostly uninspiring effort against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Was it all bad? Not at all -- and the boys dive into that. Namely: Hampus Lindholm is very, very good. Lot's of other things to discuss on the show including defensive pairings, trades and a little Bussi talk. Plus PREDICTIONS and some fantasy booking of an NHL Wrestlemania featuring all-time enforcers. GET IN. | |||
| Ep.62 - Raise The Deadline | 24 Mar 2022 | 01:13:59 | |
The deadline has come and gone so naturally it's time for opinions and critical analysis. How do we feel about the Hampus Lindholm trade and subsequent contract extension? Jake DeBrusk is still a Boston Bruin?! How and why did this happen? Thoughts on the Josh Brown acquisition, thoughts on the Dadonov saga, predictions and much more! Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast, and find us on twitter @shortshiftpod and let us know what you want to hear. And if you don't mind, as always, GET IN! | |||
| Ep.61 - Deadline, Tequila, Red Bull | 18 Mar 2022 | 01:20:26 | |
The deadline is upon us. We're nervous. We're cautiously optimistic. We're mostly pessimistic. On this episode we break down some of the bigger storylines for the Bruins going into Monday's deadline including our final take on what to do with Jake DeBrusk, and who we see as potential targets for Boston. The boys stay loose, particularly Ian who made a bold choice with a tequila & redbull for the recording. All this plus PREDICTIONS and other debauchery. Find us on twitter @shortshiftpod, and if you haven't already please rate and subscribe on your favorite podcast provider. It's much appreciated! GET IN! | |||
| Ep.60 - The Sequence Line | 10 Mar 2022 | 01:04:28 | |
The Boston Bruins wrapped a highly successful western road trip and one of the highlights has been the third line. The boys discuss what Smith, Frederic and Coyle have accomplished these last few weeks with stick taps to a much maligned Freddy. Hot topics on the episode include DeBrusk's outlook heading into the deadline, who's obtainable at said deadline, blown leads becoming a problem plus PREDICTIONS and a new installment of the SHORT SIXTY. GET IN! | |||
| Ep.59 - Wild'n Out West | 02 Mar 2022 | 01:01:43 | |
The Boston Bruins are in the midst of what can only be considered a highly successful western road trip highlighted by an absolute beatdown of the LA Kings that featured a Swayman shutty and a Jake DeBrusk hat trick. Is Sway creeping into Calder contention? What do the boys make of Mike Reilly's recent streak of quality play? Is it standings watch time with Toronto/Tampa/Florida seemingly within reach? Plus Ian takes a stand against Bergeron related slander, NESN fire alarms and PREDICTIONS! Please take time to rate and review if you're enjoying our program, follow us on twitter @shortshiftpod, and of course: GET IN! | |||
| Ep.58 - Playing More Like Pricks | 24 Feb 2022 | 01:07:19 | |
The Boston Bruins finish off their stretch of games without Brad Marchand with an absolute statement against Colorado and the feeling around the team swings back into positivity. Did Bruce Cassidy's call out have an impact? Are we pricks now? How long can we make this last as the team heads out west for a long road trip. The boys discuss the validity of that momentum plus Swayman's fantastic stretch of play, a couple of deals of debatable impact are ramping up the deadline talk, Studnicka, Senyshyn, Steen, DeBrusk, the 11-12-13 line and so much more. GET IN! | |||
| Ep.57 - Victory Laps or Crow, You Decide | 17 Feb 2022 | 01:10:59 | |
Aight Folks! Short Shift returns after a week off and a lot happened in the world of the Boston Bruins. The boys dink and dunk around topics such as Tuukka's retirement and impact, Patrice Bergeron's injury and playing mortality, Brad Marchand and if the suspension fit the crime, trade market desires and interest, Studnicka, Swayman, Cassidy and so much more. Plus PREDICTIONS and multiple attempts at a victory lap for Andrew despite his horrible Buffalo bet. EAT CROW! GET IN! | |||
| Ep.56 - Short Shift of the Union Address | 03 Feb 2022 | 01:07:22 | |
We're officially at the All-Star break so it's a logical time to gauge where the Boston Bruins stand in the 2021-22 season. The boys talk about the temperature of this team after a very strange, mediocre week having barely lost to one of the best teams in the league (Colorado) followed by barely beating two awful teams (Arizona, Seattle) and getting obliterated by another average squad in Dallas. What's the deadline going to be like? Tuukka goes down but how concerned should Bruins fans be? Bergeron heading to the All-Star game but are we all happy about that? Should we be excited about the All-Star game in general? Plus PREDICTIONS! Thomas is within striking distance of Ian for 1st place -- but most importantly will Ian and Andrew continue calling fucking shutouts? SPOILER: YES. All this and so much more! GET IN! Oh wait.. also.. fuck Rocky Wirtz. | |||
| Ep.55 - What the Vaak is Going On | 26 Jan 2022 | 01:07:40 | |
It was a week full of highs and lows for the Boston Bruins and the Short Shift Boys are here to talk about it. Is Tuukka's slow start a cause for concern? Brad Marchand escapes serious injury and continues to torch opponents as well as twitter enemies, Vaakanainen is still playing very well but he's been bumped to the 7th slot in favor of Connor Clifton? Why? What are we going to do with Nick Foligno? NYR sniffing around on Jake DeBrusk -- is this a thing? All this and more nonsense, PLUS PREDICTIONS! If you haven't already please take a moment to like, rate, subscribe, review, etc. Follow us on twitter @shortshiftpod, and as always.. GET IN. | |||
| Ep.171 - Stanley Cup of Cope | 05 Jun 2024 | 01:25:23 | |
Florida gets over on New York, Edmonton squeaks into the final -- and here we are. Just a few nights of hockey watching left for the season. Is there anything stopping the Panthers? Or is it finally McDavid's time. David Krejci chimes in. VOICEMAILS ARE BACK (and AJ makes me regret it immediately. Plus; Ullmark talk. Dyck talk. Predictions. Whip-It-Out. GET IN. | |||
| Ep.54 - We Goin' Streaking | 18 Jan 2022 | 01:04:46 | |
The Boston Bruins continue to roll and the Short Shift boys are feeling even better than last week. Statements continue to be made as they smack Montreal down easily, hold firm against a testy Philadelphia squad, and gut one out in OT against one of the best teams in the Western Conference in the Nashville Predators. Tuukka Rask is back and looking crisp, Marchand and Pastrnak get back-to-back hat tricks, Vaakanainen continues to improve and impress.. just so much to discuss regarding the win streak, prospects, predictions and more. Lot of ground covered in this power hour of Bruins hockey talk. Do us a favor: Rate, Review and Subscribe! BUT FIRST AND FOREMOST -- GET IN! | |||
| Ep.53 - One MILLION Dollars | 12 Jan 2022 | 00:58:34 | |
Aight folks! The Short Shift Podcast is back and we're in a good mood. Lots to be happy about since the new year. Bruins have won 5 of 6, they're getting scoring from all lines, David Pastrnak is heating up along side Taylor Hall just as we'd hoped, Tuukka Rask signs for the bare minimum, Steen, Blidh and Vaakanainen all stepping up. It's insane how much the mood around this team has changed in just a few short weeks. The boys tackle all those topics plus PREDICTIONS and a SHORT SIXTY. GET IN. | |||
| Ep.52 - Secondary Scoring? Niceee | 06 Jan 2022 | 01:06:17 | |
The Bruins are back playing real hockey games, and WINNING thanks in part to a secondary scoring explosion! The boys discuss the latest lines and the fact that the typically tinker-trigger happy Bruce Cassidy is letting them ride a bit. Also up for discussion: a temperature check coming off wins over teams they "should" beat.. how good should fans feel? Plus Oskar Steen has emerged as a guy you cannot take out of this line-up, but who sits when at full health? What's wrong with the power play? Is it almost Tuukka time? Should we feel good about Frederic's roller coaster weekend? And of course: predictions for the week ahead! This one's loaded -- Andrew's laptop be damned! GET IN! | |||
| Ep.51 - New Year, Renewed Season | 29 Dec 2021 | 01:00:48 | |
Another week goes by without Bruins hockey but there's still plenty of topics to run through. The boys talk World Juniors including our lack of representation and what that means organizationally. Also, where do we all stand as far as Covids impact on the season and what is the best way to move on in this climate. The Bruins return to play this weekend (predictions incoming), and are about to go through a BRUTAL stretch of games for the foreseeable future. Plus: Rask and resolutions! The final episode of the calendar year! GET IN! | |||
| Ep.50 - Hockey Holidays, Everybody | 23 Dec 2021 | 00:52:18 | |
Ho Ho Holy crap we miss hockey, folks. Episode FIFTY coming in hot for the holidays. The Boston Bruins (and the league for that matter) may be shut down but there's is still PLENTY to talk about. Zach Senyshyn requests a trade: Is there a fundamental disconnect within the organization? Bruce Cassidy is presumably on the hot seat -- is his job actually in jeopardy? The boys also discuss Jakub Zboril being out for the year after knee surgery. How much does his absence cost the Bruins for this season? What did we really get out of the Cassidy, Sweeney & Neely press conferences? Plus: Christmas wishes on this special holiday edition of the Short Shift Podcast! GET IN! | |||
| Ep.49 - Bruins Decimated by COVID Outbreak | 17 Dec 2021 | 00:31:49 | |
The Bruins are in the thick of a Covid outbreak that is turning the roster inside out, and on a larger scale, the entire league is a dumpster fire with no clear direction or plan of action. The boys smash the record button as they debate the state of the Bruins in the midst of yet another pandemic related controversy. Should the Bruins be playing right now? Are they going to Canada? Are the Olympics off the table? Is the league showing their ass right now with how they're handling all of this? We even welcome a Carolina Hurricanes fan to the discussion as they battle a similar situation -- can Thomas play nice with a Canes fan? Also: what is wrong with the Boston media with all of this Cassidy/Bergeron nonsense? All this and more packed into a bonus half-hour to cap off a big week for Bruins content. GET IN. | |||
| Ep.48 - Big Dubb's in the Great White North | 13 Dec 2021 | 01:33:31 | |
The boys are back with a fresh, hot streaming episode of the Short Shift to talk about a Boston Bruins team coming off a successful western Canadian road trip where they took 5 out of a possible 6 points. Topics include Frederic's strong showing in Calgary, the continued stability of the goaltending tandem, is Sacco's influence having an effect, and we even touch on the Evander Kane nonsense. Plus we check in on some Bruins down in the talent pipeline, make predictions for the week and smash the 'Short Sixty' button for good measure. If you haven't already please rate and review the show wherever you're listening from and help us yell "GET IN" at a few extra folks! | |||
| Ep.47 - Shouting Into The Void (for Seany) | 07 Dec 2021 | 01:11:30 | |
Aight folks. The Bruins somehow held teams to a combined 4 regulation goals in the last three games -- and lost two of them. Weird week? Are they on the rise with some moral victories? The boys dive into the goaltending situation with Swayman hanging onto the role, Ullmark out with illness, and Tuukka Rask practicing with the team as an emergency backup. Also we touch on topics such as Taylor Hall on the first line, Zboril's injury, whats wrong with Reilly, the big week for firing coaches and front office personnel, where do the B's stand now 25% into the season, Jake DeBrusk not speaking to the media, predictions and much much more! We'd also like to thank our amazing loyal listeners for their incredible support. Please rate and review if you haven't already as its the easiest way to help us continue to grow! This one's dedicated to some amazing guys we lost this week. | |||
| Ep.46 - DeBrusk, Marchand & Other Pain | 30 Nov 2021 | 01:02:42 | |
The Boston Bruins are winning more games than they're losing lately but is this the worst feeling stretch despite winning 5 out of the last 7? The boys ponder this, as well as other big stories including Jake DeBrusk requesting a trade, Brad Marchand's 3-game suspension and who replaces him on the top line, the recent trends for the goaltending, Montreal remaining objectively hilarious, last weeks MVP, predictions and more! GET IN! | |||
| Ep.45 - New Boot Goofin | 23 Nov 2021 | 00:57:41 | |
Andrew returns just in time to talk about one of the Bruins best outputs on Saturday followed up by a flaming turd against Calgary on Sunday. Lots to unpack in this episode including a number of noteworthy performances by some unexpected players. Craig Smith, Anton Blidh, Tomas Nosek, even Derek Forbort -- albeit shortlived. We break down goalie performances and tackle the polarizing topic of longtime fan favorite and Bruins legend, Dan Vladar. Plus: Predictions, more call-outs, and a tip of the cap to some valued listeners of the podcast. Rate, Review, Subscribe, Share! GET IN! | |||
| Ep.170 - POST MORTEM PART II - Moving Forward | 31 May 2024 | 01:08:20 | |
Time wounds all heals. We're moving on from the end of the 2023-2024 Boston Bruins and looking towards the offseason with an open mind (excluding any chance we re-sign Derek Forbort). We talk conference finals, Ullmark, hell -- we even have a little Chuck Fletcher chat. Cleanse yourselves in the serenity of Short. GET IN. | |||
| Ep.44 - One Hour of Steen Worship | 17 Nov 2021 | 01:23:51 | |
(not really, though we do love us some Steen-Engine) Aight folks! Episode drop right in the middle of ANOTHER long stretch of no games to give ya'll some level of Bruins related entertainment. With Andrew taking a week away to enjoy Preds country with his lady, Thomas and Ian welcome special pinch-hitter / guest host Kevin O'Keefe of the B-Hive Podcast. The boys take a dive into a number of things including the sale of the Penguins, Bruins goaltending, defensive failings and pairings, the Oilers loss, dubs over the Devils and the Habs, DeBrusk's value, and oh yeah -- STEEN! Plus you know we were gonna smash the Short Sixty button on Kevin. All this and a ton more, you know the drill! Rate, Review, Subscribe -- but first: GET IN! | |||
| Ep.43 - Cue Patrick Roy's Entrance Music | 11 Nov 2021 | 01:13:59 | |
Aight Folks! So much ground is covered in this episode, including: Bergeron explodes (for a game), Pastrnak still hasn't fully flipped the switch, a rare Tuukka sighting, a (hopefully not rare) Foligno sighting, Ullmark / Swayman tandem assessment and a metric ton more. We welcome the enemy; A HABS FAN. We're joined by Chris Searl of the "My Name Is Searl" podcast to breakdown the disaster that has been the Canadians season thus far and hit him with a surprise 'Short Sixty'. Plus: Predictions! This one is PACKED and this one is fun GET IN! | |||
| Ep.42 - Sometimes You Just Get Got | 02 Nov 2021 | 01:13:30 | |
The boys are back for another Short Shift recapping the hardest tests of the season thus far. Facing the undefeated Carolina and Florida teams was meant to be a measuring stick for the Boston Bruins and the results were at best inconclusive. Also in the episode: our thoughts on Jimmy Hayes tribute, Studnicka's status, Ullmark establishing himself as the 1A, Ian's dive into the underlying analytics of who this team really is, defensive pairings, the problem with the power play, and our personal takes on the Blackhawks situation now that the cards are on the table. And of course PREDICTIONS for a winnable week ahead! GET IN! | |||