That’s Gross

What will it take for Boston to survive the Atlantic this season? We break down the Bruins’ biggest X-factors, from what James Hagens and JJ Peterka each bring to the lineup to how a crowded blue line could shake out. We also talk about expectations for former AHL MVP Michael DiPietro as Boston leans on a young goalie.
Then we size up the rest of the division, including a loaded Panthers team, and ask where the Bruins fit. Around the league, we get into the potential moves still hanging over Connor Hellebuyck, Dylan Larkin, and Quinn Hughes.
We hit a few technical difficulties along the way, but the hockey talk is still a banger. Listen in.

Carolina Hurricanes local legend Cam Gross—aka the Stanley Bullet—joins us for Episode 53.
We first met Cam through Instagram before linking up during our trip to North Carolina to sell Gross Hockey hats. He showed us the ropes around Raleigh and helped turn the trip into a legendary weekend with Canes fans, local beauties and even a few players.
Cam takes us inside the weekend at Teets, partying with the players at an after-party and the story behind his Stanley Bullet alter ego: a Hurricanes-themed cap and gown featuring Mike Commodore’s “In One” phrase.
We also relive the night Cam jumped onstage with Logan Stankoven and his teammates, gave Stankoven his own cap and gown—and later watched him crowdsurf in it.
Plus, we catch up on Cam’s offseason, his local-legend status and whether the Hurricanes have what it takes to make another serious run at the Stanley Cup next season.
A fun 50-minute episode with an absolute beauty. Let us know if you want to see more content with Cam!
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The NHL offseason refuses to slow down.
This week we're breaking down the Bruins' offseason and whether Don Sweeney is finished making moves, the Flyers' massive offer sheet to Leo Carlsson and what it means for the future of RFAs, Jason Robertson and Zach Werenski trade rumors, free agency winners and losers, and everything happening around the NHL.
Topics:
Bruins offseason breakdown (Are they done?)
Leo Carlsson's record-setting offer sheet
Jason Robertson trade rumors
Zach Werenski and the NHL trade market
Free agency winners & losers
Around the league
💬 Let us know in the comments:Who won the NHL offseason so far?
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Episode 51 was absolute chaos… and one of the wildest weeks we’ve had since starting Gross Hockey.
The boys break down the first ever Gross Hockey road trip adventure — heading all the way from Massachusetts to Raleigh, North Carolina for the Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup celebration… only to accidentally miss the parade after a legendary night out at Teets 😅
We talk about:
🏆 The full Hurricane Stanley journey and bringing Gross Hockey on the road🍻 The unreal night at Teets and how we somehow missed the actual parade🤝 Meeting Logan Stankoven, Seth Jarvis, their crew, and a ton of diehard Canes fans🧢 Selling our Hurricane Stanley hats in Raleigh and connecting with the hockey community📸 Shoutout to all the amazing fans we met… especially the Gross Brothers
Then we dive into a complete NHL whirlwind week:
🐀 The massive Brady Tkachuk to Florida Panthers blockbuster and what it says about the “new NHL”🔄 League-wide trades, movement, and the ever-changing NHL landscape📈 Why aggressive teams keep getting better while others risk falling behind
And to wrap it up, we’re joined by Marcus Antonelli (Marcussi_) for a full Boston Bruins deep dive:
🐻 The future of the Boston Bruins — retool or push now?🎯 Pre-draft strategy and what moves actually make sense⭐ Prospect development featuring James Hagens and Boston’s young core📉 The Bruins’ recent draft/development track record and whether their Cup window is shifting
A week we won’t forget. Hockey culture, road trips, chaos, NHL talk… that’s Gross.
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Episode 50 of That’s Gross and somehow the hockey world decided to completely lose its mind.
We’re recording LIVE while watching another insane game in what has become one of the wildest Stanley Cup Finals we can remember, as the Carolina Hurricanes tighten their grip on the series against Vegas in a matchup that has felt like pure chaos from puck drop in Game 1.
We break down why this series has been so incredible, from Carolina’s relentless pressure and system play, to Vegas continuing to prove why their depth might still make them the most dangerous organization in hockey. We talk Jordan Staal somehow turning into a Conn Smythe-caliber monster in the biggest moments of his career, Mitch Marner continuing what might be the most shocking playoff redemption arc we’ve seen in years, and why this entire Final feels like a heavyweight fight between two perfectly constructed hockey teams.
Then things get controversial.
Mike Babcock’s name is once again circulating around the Edmonton Oilers coaching search… and we have a LOT to say about why NHL teams continue entertaining these conversations despite years of stories, player accusations, and controversy surrounding his treatment of players. Should hockey continue giving these opportunities out?
Then the bombshell.
Dylan Larkin reportedly wants out of Detroit.
We break down why this could become a much bigger story than just one trade request, what teams make sense, why players are becoming increasingly comfortable taking control of their careers, and whether the NHL is finally entering an era that starts to resemble the NBA — where star players stop accepting bad situations and begin forcing their way toward organizations they actually believe can win.
Could Connor Hellebuyck eventually do the same? Zach Werenski? Brady Tkachuk? Auston Matthews?
And what happens when Jack, Luke, and Quinn Hughes eventually decide they want to play together?
We actually love this shift.
Players should have the power to decide their futures — and the NHL may be heading toward a completely different era than we’ve ever seen before.
Plus:
— Carolina vs Vegas SCF breakdown— Jordan Staal’s historic Stanley Cup Final run— Mitch Marner building a Conn Smythe case— Why this series has been one of the craziest Finals in years— Bruins offseason discussion— New comments from Cam Neely signaling Boston plans to get aggressive— Trade targets and roster weaknesses Boston must address— Why Bruins fans should be fired up about management wanting to give Pastrnak, McAvoy, and Swayman one more legitimate push
And all of this while watching yet another completely ridiculous Stanley Cup Final game unfold in real time.
The NHL is changing.
And honestly… we’re here for it.
Welcome to Episode 50.
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On this episode of Gross Hockey, we break down the current state of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and where the league feels headed right now.
We talk about the Vegas Golden Knights sweeping the Colorado Avalanche, the ruthless/cutthroat history of Vegas, Bruce Cassidy getting fired after winning, John Tortorella taking over, and the possibility of a full blown Rod the Bod vs Torts SCF coaching war if the Carolina Hurricanes close things out.
We also get into:
Mitch Marner potentially ending up in Vegas after things completely soured in Toronto
Whether Toronto is becoming the new Buffalo
Why Carolina looks like an absolute wagon with Taylor Hall fitting perfectly
The fun future of the Montreal Canadiens and their young core
NHL free agency and possible RFA offer sheet chaos
Bruins offseason rumors including Adam Fox and Tomas Hertl talk
Outside hockey, we also talk:
Tires
Shane Gillis & Matt McCusker / MSSP
The growth of hockey culture content
The rise of Off Campus
Why hockey content could follow the same creator boom as YouTube golf with creators like Tony Sauce and Trew Crew
The new direction of Gross Hockey apparel and content moving forward
The game is changing. The culture is growing. The New Wav is here.
 
 

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.
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We’re through a few games in the first round and now it gets real.
We start with the Bruins vs Sabres series — what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to change right now. Lineup decisions are front and center… do you stick with guys like Hagens or start making tough calls? Do you spread out the scoring and break up the top line? We talk Pasta potentially running with Minten and Khusnutdinov, and whether shaking things up is the only way to get this group going.
Then we get into the backend — Peeke, Lohrei, Andrew Peeke, Hampus Lindholm, Nikita Zadorov — who’s holding it down and who might need a change? Do the Bruins adjust pairings or even look at bringing in Henri Jokiharju?
After that, we zoom out and hit every other playoff series — where we were right, where we were completely off, and which matchups are starting to feel like real upset territory. Tampa vs Montreal is electric, as is Dallas and Minnesota. Merch updates and some potential fights between the Gross Hockey Guys and the Buffalo Sabres Rollerblade Guys?
Playoff hockey doesn’t wait… you either adjust or you’re done.

Episode 46 and it’s officially that time… playoff hockey is HERE.
We’re joined by Marcus Antonelli to break down the Bruins’ first-round matchup vs the Sabres—how Boston wins this series, key X-factors, and our full predictions.
We dive into James Hagens and what we’ve seen so far through his first two games—comps, ceiling, and how much he can actually impact this Bruins group right now.
From there, we zoom out and go around the league, breaking down every playoff series and giving our picks, plus we wrap with our predictions for the NHL’s biggest awards.
Playoffs. Pressure. Predictions. Let’s go.

This league doesn’t care about your résumé, your past, or your excuses.
You either win—or you’re out.
We dive into the NHL’s latest chaos: Cassidy getting canned, Toronto staying stuck, and why the pressure across the league feels higher than ever. Then we talk Bruins hockey—gritty, resilient, and starting to feel dangerous at the right time.
From comeback wins to the Gross Hockey Guys night in Providence with diehard fans and a classic delusional fan bar scene… this is what the game is really about.
Some College Hockey updates and insight towards the next wave of Gross Apparel drops. 
Ruthless league. Resilient Bruins.