The boys are back and we recorded this one before the chaos.

We break down Team USA’s first three games of the Olympic men’s tournament and what needed to change heading into a do-or-die matchup against Sweden — which ended up going to OT in absolute movie fashion.

We talk:

– The strengths and identity of Team USA 🇺🇸 – Canada’s firepower (and why they quietly resemble the 1980 Soviet machine) – Why we don’t call it a miracle — hard work beats luck every time – The viral moment from Matthew Tkachuk to Leon Draisaitl: “Always the bridesmaid, never the bride, eh?” – Canada nearly slipping against Czech – Playoff previews and who we think survives – Gavin McKenna and the viral punch incident + charges dropped – Beanpot energy and what it means for college hockey – Bruins prospects like James Hagens and Will Letourneau climbing levels every day – And of course… Play Free Bird apparel and what’s next for Gross

This episode was recorded before the playoff games kicked off — so if you’re listening after the OT win, enjoy the tension knowing what was coming.

Big stage. No excuses. Hard work. Not miracles.

Big things coming.

Live from a cabin on a frozen lake in New Hampshire… this one hits different.

For the first-ever in-person episode of That’s Gross, we escaped the rat race, laced up on the ODR, and handled some official Gross Hockey business — packing and shipping merch while talking puck with the boys.

Mike, JB, and Watts are joined by good friends Mize (aka The Billboard) and Dan-O for a wide-ranging episode covering:

• The recent surge from the Boston Bruins and what they might do at the trade deadline

• Young talent including Poitras, Minten, and Lohrei

• Prospects like James Hagens, Letourneau, and Lysell

• Team USA’s outlook for the Milan Olympics

• A football crossover with a deep dive preview of Super Bowl 60 and the state of the New England Patriots

This episode is about more than hockey — it’s about getting away from the noise, building something real with your friends, and watching things trend up.

Huge thank you to everyone who supports the show, the merch, and the mission. This is just the beginning. More to come.

Gross to the moon 🚀

From pond skates to playoff races to Super Bowl dreams — this one’s for the love of the game. Thanks for riding with us.

On Episode 39 of That’s Gross Hockey, we take a long-lens look at the Boston Bruins, the chaos around the league, and where hockey — and Gross Hockey — are headed next.

We start in Boston, breaking down Morgan Geekie’s recent struggles and why shooting percentage regression was inevitable. Slumps happen — the real conversation is about habits, simplicity, and how players respond when things aren’t clicking. With the Olympic break approaching, we talk about why a reset might be exactly what he (and others) need.

From there, we zoom out on the Bruins as a whole. This isn’t a perfect team — but it is a well-run organization. We discuss asset management, low-risk/high-reward pickups, and why Boston is positioned to get back to winning faster than most, even if this season isn’t the finish line. We also look ahead at potential playoff matchups and why, in a league full of parity, anything can happen if you get in.

Around the league, we touch on the latest drama, distractions, and media frenzies — from Ottawa-style chaos to how rumors and noise can derail teams faster than bad hockey ever could.

We wrap the hockey talk with Leafs vs Avs, star power, and perspective — including why the Auston Matthews discourse has gone off the rails, what Toronto’s real playoff problem has been, and why Colorado looks every bit like a wagon.

To close, we shift into Gross Hockey mode: Olympics momentum, upcoming merch drops, expanding the Free Bird/USA identity, a potential Canada theme, content strategy moving forward, and how we’re focused on building a real hockey community — not just chasing numbers.

As always, thank you for listening, supporting, and helping build this thing with us. Follow us on Instagram @thatsgrosshockey Merch drops coming soon. Shooters shoot. Puck don’t lie.

On this episode of That’s Gross, we unpack the Bruins’ recent struggles—what’s actually going wrong, what’s noise, and what the rest of the season could realistically look like. We get into lineup usage, accountability, and why certain young players are starting to get more rope, including Fraser Minten and other youth in the organization earning extended looks.

We also touch on the World Juniors, Bruins prospects to keep an eye on, and how those development paths matter more than ever right now. To close it out, we zoom out and talk personal goals heading into 2026, the direction of Gross Hockey, and why the movement is just getting started.

Huge things coming in 2026. Appreciate everyone who’s been listening, supporting, and riding with us.

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.

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.

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.

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.