From prospects to the big show, the Short Shift Podcast aims to bring you a balance of educated analysis & opinions on Boston Bruins hockey -- and do so befitting of the most rabid, and sometimes overly critical fanbase in the NHL. The program often features an exploration into the fandoms of upcoming opponents for the full spectrum of how the Bruins are viewed around the league. The SSP is where veracity and fanaticism smash. Cynically acclaimed. Incredibly online. Chirp us on twitter @shor ...
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Ep.194 - Do You Believe in Joe Sacco?
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Aight folks. We have to put a bow on the Jim Montgomery era -- and there's plenty of drama that's unfolded over the last 48 hours since he signed a 5-year contract to coach the St. Louis Blues. Thomas ain't buying the conspiracy crap.. but is there something nefarious at play here? Beyond that -- is Joe Sacco's first few games at the helm worthy of…
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Ep.193 - Bruins FIRE Jim Montgomery.. NOW WHAT?
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The boys discuss Monty's exit and what it says about the state of this franchise as of today. How much falls on him (besides everything since he's the only one looking for work).. and how much falls on Don Sweeney? How culpable are the players? What is the next step -- and is Sacco a suitable stopgap for the remainder of the season? Support researc…
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Ep.192 - The 2024-25 Boston Bruins; Optimism Vs. Pessimism
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Short Shift is back to full strength, including your voicemails. An episode split into two mindsets -- for the most part. Poitras is sent to the A, Monty lives to see another day, and Morgan Geekie is elite. GET IN. Support researching and combating Cerebral Palsy; https://ucp.org/ways-to-donate Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code '…
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Ep.191 - If You Can Bench Pasta..
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Head Coach Jim Montgomery chose to bench David Pastrnak last week and it's opened up a few eyes and a few avenues for discussion. Andrew and Ian opine while Thomas is out partying. GET IN. Support researching and combating Cerebral Palsy; https://ucp.org/ways-to-donate Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code 'THPN' Use promo code 'THPN'…
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Short Shift is back for another one after processing one of the worst weeks of Boston Bruins hockey in recent memory. Vibes are atrocious around the team but we're still here to entertain. Ian is back from Arizona and he kicks off this episode with Andrew talking about exactly what you would expect. Thomas joins midway for all the voicemails and sc…
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On this episode of the Short Shift, Thomas and Andrew tackle an influx of Chirp Line calls and lay some ground rules going forward! Get your voice heard on the OFFICIAL CHIRP LINE: (860) 506-5...444 Support researching and combating Cerebral Palsy; https://ucp.org/ways-to-donate Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code 'THPN' Use promo c…
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We're four games in and there are.. concerns. Great time for a (very) early temperature check on some topics -- like, is the second line going to be this way forever? We also have a number of positives to talk about -- like, is Koepke and Beecher going to be this way forever!? Plus; NHL WHIP IT OUT. VOICEMAILS. PREDICTIONS. GET IN. Download the Dra…
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Opener In The Rearview: It's Sway Time
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Okay, so the opener left us all wanting for so much more -- but are we panicking? No. It's one game against the defending champions on their banner night. It is however important to identify the issues and address them immediately.. preferably in time for tonights home opener against a very beatable Montreal Canadians team. Looks like Swayman is in…
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REACTION: Jeremy Swayman Signs Extension
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Thomas and Andrew give their immediate reactions and impressions on the news of the weekend -- Jeremy Swayman, the 66 million dollar man. Questions surrounding this are posed and opined; How much did Cam Neely's candid presser impact the timing of the deal? Or was it just the whole missing a paycheck type thing? Is there going to be lingering ill-o…
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Literal and Figurative Gross Swayman Drama
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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…
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Ep.184 - 2024-2025 SEASON PREVIEW
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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 o…
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Ep.183 - What Sweeney Really Said
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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 it…
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Aight folks, rookie camp is HERE. The roster is underwhelming, right? Big boi camp is days away. Eyes are no doubt on a pair of young B's and with good (or bad?) reason. SWAYMAN UPDATE? SURE. SWAYMAN UPDATE! Is confidence waning or is somebody just starting to get mad? Plus, for better or worse.. YOUR VOICEMAILS and MORE. GET IN. Want to be heard o…
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Ep.181 - If He Signs, He Signs
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Aight folks, the threesome returns. Yeah, I said what I said. Plenty more to discuss on the Swayman situation. Plus; Zadorov is terrifying, Marchand is surgically repaired, PTO's have been issued, captains practice has been.. practiced? NHL WHIPITOUT, VOICEMAILS, GET IN. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try today;…
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This episode is dedicated to Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.Af Thomas Nystrom
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One month until preseason games! The Short Shift team is back after a couple weeks of real life so theres a number of topics to cover here -- some of which are hockey. Swayman update (or lack thereof), offer sheets, Judd Sirott, Laine, Johansen, voicemails, golfballs and more. GET IN.Af Thomas Nystrom
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Ep.178 - There Will Be Prospects
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Offseason marches on. Prospect challenge is now confirmed, contracts continue to astound, and Edmonton makes a horrific decision. GET IN.Af Thomas Nystrom
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Ep.177 - A List Of Our Favorite Iced Teas
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Some news and notes from around the Bruins universe, including thoughts on the recent Jake DeBrusk interview where we gained some insight on what this organization and particularly the head coach is like behind the scenes. Plus; Whipitout, Voicemails and much more. GET IN.Af Thomas Nystrom
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Ep.176 - Draft, Dev Camp, and the Jeremy Swayman Issue
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We've covered free agency, now we need to get our thoughts out regarding the draft. How did the Bruins fare? Plus -- Andrew and Ian checked out development camp last week. Yes, notes! Now with some key elements of the offseason out of the way.. the main issue still looms; Jeremy Swayman. GET IN.Af Thomas Nystrom
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Ep.175 - Free Agency (The Cuck Chair)
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Aight folks. Lots of business to attend to here. We're covering the good, the bad, and the ugly of Bruins free agency. DeBrusk is gone. Elias Lindholm is in. Billy Sweezey is sitting in the corner, watching. PLUS VOICEMAILS. GET IN.Af Thomas Nystrom
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Ep.174 - Cleanest, Meanest, Linus
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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.Af Thomas Nystrom
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Ep.173 - Sens Hard for Ullmark
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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.…
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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?Af Thomas Nystrom
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Ep.171 - Stanley Cup of Cope
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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…
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Ep.170 - POST MORTEM PART II - Moving Forward
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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.…
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The 2023-2024 Boston Bruins season has drawn to a close. The boys give their initial and gut reactions. Was the season a success? Thoughts on Monty? Who elevated their game in the playoffs -- and who let us down? Plus; Injuries announced, tons of great callers filling up our voicemail, what to expect on Part II of the Post Mortem, and plenty of cop…
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The Boston Bruins do just enough to get the win and bring this series back to Boston. In a true "short" shift bonus episode, the boys discuss what went right for the B's in game 5 and get you ready for the Garden on Friday. GET IN.Af Thomas Nystrom
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Alright well honestly, the Boston Bruins may be done for.. but there's a giant caveat: The NHL. We talk at length about the officiating, being outmatched, and of course; Sam Bennett. We've got too many voicemails, per usual. It's not over yet. KEEP SWINGING AND GET IN.Af Thomas Nystrom
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it took every bit of 7 games and overtime but the Boston Bruins have put the dagger in Toronto and moved on the the second round. And it was beautiful. Sheldon Keefe immediately protecting his ego and distancing himself from the team, Monty pushing the right buttons and coming through, the silence of Maple Leaf Square. Let's all bask in this one fo…
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Ep.165 - Toronto Is Absolutely Disintegrating
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After a stumble in Game 2, the Boston Bruins have made Toronto look like the laughable, over-hyped and underperforming franchise that we all knew they were. Will Boston slam home the death nail.. or do the Leafs have a little more gas in the tank? Plus; your voicemails, Andrews 'Three Words Or Less' Challenge, and Thomas discovers the mute button. …
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Ep.164 - Toronto Series Underway; The Jazz Episode
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Our thoughts on games 1 and 2 of the Toronto series including roster depth, power play success, goaltending tandem usage and much more. Get jazzed folks, its playoff time and we're in the thick of it! Plus; NHL Whip-It-Out! Voicemails! GET IN.Af Thomas Nystrom
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Ep.163 - Soaking In The Playoffs
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Again at full strength, we're back for another episode -- one we've been looking forward to for a long time. It's playoff time! Temperature check: how are the nerves going into the tourny? We talk lines, we talk bottom six, we talk about how the Boston Bruins did not give even half a shit about the last two games, and we of course talk about the To…
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Thomas bailed and the kids are running the show. Andrew and Ian discuss process over results; 9 game stretch against all playoff teams: 5-4-0... absolute stinker against Carolina notwithstanding. What are you taking from the totality of this run? Are we past the point of “let Swayman play out of it” and having Ullmark in pen GM1? Are you ready to d…
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Full roster for this episode, and Thomas is.. optimistic? Ullmark has pulled away as the number one heading into the playoffs, but will they ride him or are we still looking at a tandem in round one? We also discuss who sits and who stays for the defense when the time comes. Is Lohrie better off in Providence for the AHL playoffs? (spoiler, no he i…
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Low Qual returns from Thailand, the Boston Bruins hit a skid and still clinch, and the discord is becoming all powerful. Andrew and Ian kick off the show and cover much ground, pay some bills, and wait in agony to see if Thomas makes it home in time to join the pod and share some voicemails. GET IN.Af Thomas Nystrom
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Ep.159 - The Van Is Rolling Again
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Thomas is back, Ian is engaged, Andrew is lonely on the discord. All good things. Van Alan joins us to discuss the recent stretch of what may just be the best bit of hockey we've seen out of the Boston Bruins all season. Are they hitting their stride at the perfect time? Who's in net come playoff time? Is Bill Daly the dumbest f--- on earth? VOICEM…
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Ep.158 - This Deadline is Gonna Kill Me
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The Boston Bruins keep blowing it, bouncing back the next night, and then blow it again. At least Andrew has the guts to lose predictions and stick to it night after night. At a historic pace I might add. PLUS: The deadline is gonna kill me, our voicemails keep getting weirder, and much more. GET IN.…
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Ep.157 - An Earnest Man's Guide to Optimism
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Well, officially since the 9-0-1 start, the Bruins have a raw win/loss record of exactly .500 (25-12-13). Boston continues their stretch of mediocre play but are still getting points.. loser points, but points none the less. There are reasons, but are there solutions? Monty -- whatcha got my dude? VOICEMAILS. PREDICTIONS (for some reason). GET IN.…
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We're back to full strength on the pod, and the Bruins are back in the win column. Coincidence? Yes. By definition, yes. The B's wrap a long, troublesome post-break homestand and head out west to take on a few dangerous opponents. They're bringing Mason Lohrei with them, so thats good. We talk about the issues the team have had over the last week+ …
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Ep.155 - Good Enough, Not Good Enough
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"Alright Shorties". Sorry, Thomas is absent for this one celebrating the brides day of birth. Lots to cover here for Andrew and Ian including this dry, flaccid spell of Boston Bruins Hockey. And Lucic. And more. Please, let there be more. GET IN.Af Thomas Nystrom
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Ep.154 - First Half Superlatives
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This All-Start break doesn't move me, but there's still plenty to talk about. Does the Elias Lindholm deal set the market? Is Ian ready to give Morgan Geekie his flowers? Who's the biggest surprise so far this season? Who's the biggest disappointment? Does Thomas or Andrew stand a chance to climb back into the race for the predictions? Does anyone …
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Ep.153 - Boston Bruins, Huge Horn
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Another episode of the Short Shift Podcast, another dubaroni and cheese for Ian on predictions. More importantly; THE BOSTON BRUINS ARE MURDERING EVERYONE. B's are on a hot streak and even some debatable personnel choices are looking like the right calls. Well, Forbort has been cheeks but that could be for any number of reasons, rust not withstandi…
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There's no denying it; Jeremy Swayman is an All-Star and a stud. The Boston Bruins need to start talking extension -- and so do we. We also need to acknowledge how strange the last two weeks have been in terms of the consecutive OT losses. Bruins are on a point streak? Parker Wotherspoon deserves his flowers? Andrew went to a game with Thomas and d…
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Aight folks, first episode of the new year and riding a four game dub streak. Merkulov debuts, JVR is no longer *quietly* dominating, Poitras is due to return with Canada's elimination from the World Juniors, and Nick Cousins is a confirmed dildo. VOICEMAILS, PREDICTIONS, IAN'S DIET UPDATE AND MUCH MORE. GET IN.…
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Ep.150 - The Opposite of Response
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"If you know, you know. If you dont.. you're Andrew." - Andrew One hundred and fifty episodes, folks... and to end the year no less. Obviously we wish we weren't discussing the worst stretch of hockey for the Boston Bruins all season but you can always count on us to objectively analyze and simultaneously provide a little levity even when the rest …
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Bruins are on a point streak but dropped 2 of 3 this past week. You know we're gonna talk about the Pastrnak hit and the calls in general. You know we're gonna talk about the lunch pail past and present. You know we're gonna talk about where the team stands 1/3 the way through the season. And you know where gonna do PREDICTIONS, VOICEMAILS and much…
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Aight folks, we gotta address the Monty/Poitras stuff. What's Jim Montgomery's angle here and does the Short Shift panel agree with how its being handled, or at the very least how its being portrayed outside of the locker room. We also have to talk about the injuries, the logical (and emotionally irresponsible) replacement ideas. How much time is Z…
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Ep.147 - The Natural Rat-Trick
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Three game win streak -- the reverse episode worked. YOU'RE WELCOME. Brad Marchand gets moved off his line and proceeded to absolutely explode for 4 consecutive unblemished and big goals. All the effort and leadership you'd expect from a captain (looking at you, Tavares). Plus we break down the strange story of the Johnny Beecher scratch. Monty, yo…
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Ep.146 - The Reverse Episode
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Aight folks. Our Boston Bruins are in an undoubtable funk right now so in the hopes of reversing fortunes we present to you a reversed episode where we hit your voicemails and our weekly predictions first. Okay, in reality Thomas was just short on time and needed to dip early but thats showbiz baby. GET IN.…
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Ep.145 - Some Say They're Still Blowing Whistles To This Day In Tampa Bay
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Aight folks, we may be coming off the most frustrating and last second loss of the season after that one in Tampa. We do our best to make sense of what we saw, for better or for worse -- and we try not to get penalized while doing so. Also in this episode we address the developing Milan Lucic situation, Mason Lohrei's standing within the organizati…
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