Boston Bruins Therapy Session + Future Outlook & Around the League | That’s Gross E48

The Boston Bruins season is over… and yeah, this one needs a full therapy session. After losing three straight at home to end their playoff run, we break down everything — from the big picture of a “step-back year” to the real issues that showed up when it mattered most. Was this season actually a success? Is Jeremy Swayman finally getting the respect he deserves? Did the Bruins lean too far into “safe” hockey instead of playing to win? We get into: Why this year was a step forward despite the ending Jeremy Swayman’s impact and why the criticism needs to stop Defensive issues around Charlie McAvoy and the need for a true RHD Mason Lohrei, Matt Poitras, and the youth movement (and how it was handled) The biggest problem all year: lack of offense, creativity, and play-driving Why the Bruins may be clogging their own development pipeline Trade targets, roster construction, and what needs to change this offseason We also zoom out: How Boston should approach the next 2–3 years Pastrnak’s timeline and urgency vs patience What a real Cup window looks like for this group Plus: Around the league playoff talk Teams that are built the right way in today’s NHL What Boston can learn from them This is the full recap, full honesty — no sugarcoating. Tap in, join the conversation, and let us know your take. Check out Gross Hockey apparel — snapbacks, team drops, and more: link in bio Comment “LR” to join the Gross Hockey Locker Room 🔒 #BostonBruins #NHLPlayoffs #HockeyPodcast #NHL #BruinsTalk