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Walmart Barkov, Soft D, and a Bruins Reality Check | That's Gross #37

Episode 37 of That’s Gross Hockey starts loose and ends honest.
We open by shooting the shit and drifting into the future of cars and transportation—self-driving cars, trust issues, and whether technology is actually making life easier or just more complicated.
Then it’s back to hockey, and specifically the Bruins, who’ve hit a rough patch at a bad time. Losses to Ottawa and Vancouver, slipping in the standings, and a league where everyone is hovering around the same win percentage means there’s no margin for error. When David Pastrnak calls a December game against Montreal the biggest game of the year, it says a lot about where this team thinks it is.
We dig into what’s actually going wrong: a struggling penalty kill, inconsistent goaltending, and a roster that lacks elite scoring outside of 88 and 39—forcing them to win by committee. We get into personnel and roles, including Pavel Zacha’s game and whether he’s essentially a “Walmart version of Sasha Barkov”— no shade though - actually a compliment. We also talk Mason Lohrei, his softness at times, and whether a defenseman in that mold—Ryan Whitney–esque, all due respect—can be justified if the offensive upside isn’t there.
On the flip side, we give credit where it’s due: Kastelic earning trust in tough minutes, Sturm’s group fighting til the end, and the small signs that still give this group a chance if they tighten things up.
Zooming out, we look at the Atlantic Division dogfight—Detroit on top, Florida heating up even without Tkachuk and Barkov, Tampa striking, Toronto struggling (thankfully, with Boston holding their pick), and Buffalo surging after a front-office shakeup. That naturally leads into a realistic trade deadline conversation: sell, buy, or stand pat—and why the Bruins likely won’t mortgage the future either way.
We wrap with a quick Team Canada roster build and close things out with some Christmas vibes—favorite movies, traditions, best gifts, and how the holidays hit differently now than they did growing up.
Honest hockey talk, a little chirping, and a reminder to enjoy the game—even when it’s uncomfortable.

Livin' the Dream, Buildin' a Team | That's Gross #36

We’re livin’ the dream and buildin’ a team on Episode 36 of That’s Gross.
This week, we open by breaking down the blockbuster trade that sent Quinn Hughes from Vancouver to Minnesota. We unpack the implications for both organizations, how it reshapes the Wild’s blue line, and what it signals for the Canucks moving forward.
From there, we dive headfirst into the Buffalo Sabres dumpster fire. Since 2011, what has gone wrong, why has it never clicked, and what would we do differently if handed the keys as GM?
We also break down major goaltending storylines around the league, including the Stuart Skinner–Tristan Jarry swap, Brandon Bussi’s emergence, and the Bruins’ decision-making at the goaltender position both now and in the future.
Then it’s full Bruins talk: where this team truly stands, whether a legitimate 1C can be acquired via trade or if patience with James Hagens and the prospect pipeline is the smarter long-term play. Is Tage Thompson actually available? We debate it. We also dig into why the Bruins’ power play has taken a real step forward this season, discuss a recent waiver-wire pickup, and highlight the depth pieces quietly driving results.
We wrap things up with junior hockey and draft talk, the growing excitement around the World Junior Championships, and finish by building our Gross Hockey Team USA roster—14 forwards, 8 defensemen, and 3 goalies.
Sit back and enjoy this one.

Nothing to Lose, Something to Prove Ft. The Billboard | That’s Gross #35

In Episode 35 of That’s Gross Hockey, the boys are buzzing and there’s nothing to lose… and something to prove. We open with the Boston Bruins — from Pastrnak’s return and the surprising chemistry with Minten & Khusnutdinov, to the emergence of the depth guys (Kastelic, Jeannot, Steeves, Kuraly), to an early look at the big question every fan is whispering: who should be the next captain — McAvoy or Pastrnak?Neither needs the letter to lead, but if you had to choose… who’s your guy?
We also dive into the Bruins prospect pipeline, highlighting the young talent rising across the system and how it ties directly into the team’s identity this season.
From there, we’re joined by The Billboard, revisiting his preseason picks, what he nailed, what didn’t age so well, and where he stands now as the NHL picture gets clearer. Dark horses, disappointments, and bold takes — we dig into all of it.
JB & Mike also break down their trip to the BC–UML game: seeing James Hagens’ bite, Dean Letourneau’s dominance, and why this year’s World Juniors is stacked with storylines. We expand on Team Canada, Team USA, and the players who could steal the tournament.
Then, the headline drama of the week:The Quinn Hughes situation.The rumors are heating up, timelines matter, and his contract (with no trade protection) opens a world of possibilities. We explore every angle — from the obvious fits to spicy hypotheticals… including the wild scenario:Quinn Hughes to Tampa Bay. Could it actually work?
Plus all the chaos around the hockey world: Geekie vs. the Blues on social media, the Paige Spiranac x Biz Sandbagger, Jack Hughes’ injury saga, and thoughts on the Diddy and Charlie Sheen documentaries.
It’s Episode 35 — chaos, laughs, receipts, rumors, and hockey talk that gets gross.Nothing to lose. Something to prove.

Steeves Season, Moneyball Bruins, Red Rocks, Olympic Rosters | That's Gross #34

Episode 34 might be our most all-over-the-map but beautifully connected one yet.
We open with Alex Steeves — the unexpected spark plug for the Bruins — and why it feels fitting, because we also get into the music artist Mike (formerly Mike Stud), a Rhode Island native whose fanbase literally calls themselves Steves. We talk about his Red Rocks show, his cult-like following, why his music hits so hard, and how it somehow fits perfectly into the Gross Hockey universe.
From there, we dive into the Bruins “Moneyball” approach under Don Sweeney. Whether people like it or not, it has worked before (Zacha, Geekie)… and could again with guys like Mittlestadt, Steeves, and Khusnutdinov. We’re seeing real flashes from Fraser Minten, we talk about the pipeline, and we ask the question every Bruins fan is asking:Are they EVER calling up Fabian Lysell or what?
We break down Bedard + Celly for Team Canada, World Juniors buzz, and the early chaos around the Winter Olympics roster battles — spots are shrinking the deeper we get into the season.
Then we talk enforcers in today’s NHL, why the “skilled scumbag” is becoming one of the most valuable archetypes, why fighting isn’t dying anytime soon, and what the future of physical play looks like.
Finally, we get into the advanced analytics vs. eye test debate. Moneyball works… but it isn’t gospel. There’s value in the numbers and in the vibes — and the truth is somewhere in between.
Hockey talk with purpose, personality, strong opinions, and the occasional cult of Steves.Stay gross.

Jack Hughes x Tate McRae, NHL Revenue Reality, Schaefers Game, College Hockey & Mason West | That's Gross #33

In Episode 33, we kick things off with the wild story of Mason West — a first-round NHL pick who’s still playing college football. Could he actually pull off the impossible and become both an NHLer and an NFL player? We break down the odds, the athleticism, and what it would mean for the sport.
Then we jump into the photo everyone’s talking about: Jack Hughes and Tate McRae. Could this be the NHL’s version of Travis & Taylor? A real pop-culture crossover that finally pushes hockey into the mainstream? We get into what it could mean for the league and for hockey culture as a whole.
We also look at the revenue gap between major leagues, why hockey lags, and where the NHL could level up.Plus: breakdowns of Matthew Schaefer, Gavin McKenna, and a look at the absolute chaos and energy of college hockey right now.
We wrap with some Thanksgiving vibes — what we’re thankful for, on and off the ice, and the people who make the Gross community what it is.
That’s hockey. That’s culture. That’s Gross.
 

Hampus Lindholm Breakouts, Mason Lohrei Breakdowns, Bruins Facing Injury Bug - That's Gross #32

Episode 32 of That’s Gross dives into everything happening across the NHL — starting with the Bruins, who are in a familiar spot in the standings but battling a ton of adversity as the injury bug keeps piling up. We break down where the team truly stands, how Hampus Lindholm has transformed their play since returning, and what Mason Lohrei still needs to tighten up defensively to take that next big step. We compare their games, look at sequences, and talk about how Lohrei can model key pieces of his development after Lindholm’s steady, elite presence.
From there, we zoom out to the broader league — the insane parity this season, the rise of young talent everywhere, and how guys like Macklin Celebrini, Connor Bedard, and Marat Khusnutdinov are already shifting the NHL landscape. Plus, we talk about Billy Tibbets, a beauty we want on the pod soon.
We’ve added a brand-new segment to the podcast where we pull up NHL footage live and break it down as we talk. If you want the full experience, everything from around the 20-minute mark to the end is available on YouTube — and it’s definitely the best way to watch the back half of the show.👉 Watch it here: youtube.com/grosshockey
Bruins adversity, player development, league-wide chaos, and the next generation of stars — it’s all in here. That’s Gross.

Bruins Fear Factor; The Gangsters of the NHL | That's Gross #31

On episode 31 of That's Gross, the boys break down the Bruins' 7 game heater as well as talk about what's going around the rest of the league.
Zadorov hitting everything in sight, Pastrnak leading and breaking the 400 goal mark, Minten showing early signs of becoming an elite two way center, and the entire team finding their identity; are the Big Bad Bruins back? Marco Sturm's locker room speech, and the dismantling of the Leafs, all signs that maybe things are right in the world. 
Around the League; other than MacKinnon, the young guns are running the NHL. Anaheim is 2nd in the League, Bedard and Celebrini are electrifying and leading the way for their teams. The parity and youth production in the NHL right now are like never before seen.
Must watch TV, or listen, as the NHL is the best league in sports and Gross is the next big thing in hockey. New Gross Hockey hats coming soon, dropping Gross beanies for the winter, Puck Don't Lie back in stock, and the B's are buzzing. Let us know in the comments if you enjoyed this episode, what else you want to see from us, or whatever is on your mind. Gross Hockey community to the moon. 
 
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Shoulder Shake w/ Overtime Chicks - That's Gross E30

We had Jessica and Emma from Overtime Chicks join us for an electric 30-minute chat covering a little bit of everything in the hockey world.⚡️ From breaking down their interview with Sean Avery and reliving some of his most legendary moments, to debating the ultimate NHL rat: Avery or Marchand?🍎 We also touched on Detroit’s early-season success, dream podcast guests, and even got the girls to define the term “puck bunny” (their way).
Afterwards, the boys dive into some Bruins talk — from Marat Khusnutdinov’s swagger and Hampus Lindholm returning to form, to the impact of Nikita Zadorov and Boston’s recent heater.
All in all, a fun mix of chirps, insight, and pure hockey brain. Don’t miss it.
🎙️ Check out the Overtime Chicks podcast for more great hockey takes and interviews:📲 Instagram: @overtimechicks🎧 Listen on Spotify/Apple: Overtime Chicks Podcast

Retooling vs Rebuilding, Crosby's Dryer, Bedard's Shot & More - That's Gross E29

On this episode the boys get into news around the league, the youth and up and coming teams buzzing, and the general growth of the game in the last few years. We discuss the difference between retooling and rebuilding, for the Bruins what that looks like, and how other teams have done it. Crosbys dryer, Bedards sick release, and some other topics arise. Tune in. 

Breakdowns and Bad Bounces - That's Gross E28

On episode 28 of That's Gross, the boys discuss some real world topics; careers and lifestyles. They then move on to talk about the Bruins 5 game slide, Brad Marchands' return, the emotional display from him, and then the bizarre bounce that lost them the game. League wide topics include Warsofskys' comments about trading a kid for a win, the Red Wings buzzing, Stolarz comments about his team defense, and more. Future content and merch plans too. Tune in and hope you enjoy this one.