Did Charlie McAvoy’s return just turn the Bruins back into a legit playoff threat? Kasey and Adam break down Boston’s fourth straight win, Pastrnak’s explosive comeback, and why this roster suddenly feels dangerous again. The Stadium Series sweaters spark debate as well. Plus, the Celtics stumble against the Bucks without Giannis in the building and the shooting numbers get ugly fast. Nat Gordon jumps in to unpack the Red Sox offseason rumors and what has to happen next. Sal Capaccio sets the stage for a massive Patriots Bills showdown at Foxboro. All in another loaded episode of Boston Has Entered The Chat and Kasey Hudson & Adam Kaufman ft. Sal Capaccio (WGR) & Nat Gordon (Play Tessie Podcast). GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ 00:00 Bruins beat Blues 5-2 / Bruins vs Devils Preview 14:41 What’s Trending (Bruins Stadium Jerseys / Celtics Lose To The Bucks) 24:26 Nat Gordon Joins The Show (Red Sox Offseason) 37:00 Sal Capaccio Joins The Show (Patriots vs Bills) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Alonso is heading to the A.L. East! Not as Red Sox but as a member of the Orioles after agreeing to a 5-year, $155M contract. News comes as a shock to many Red Sox fans including Travis Thomas, Adam Kaufman, & Kasey Hudson. Who are joined by Tom Caron, Lou Merloni, & Lenny DiNardo to break down what the next move should be for the Sox. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would a Week 15 win mean more for Josh Allen & the Bills or Drake Maye & the Patriots? A New England win would mean an AFC East title for the first time since 2019 but with Patrick Mahomes & the Chiefs seeming out of the playoff race. This could be Buffalo’s best chance for a Super Bowl, & a win over the Patriots would help a lot in the playoff standings. Travis Thomas, Adam Kaufman, & Joey Murray debate if the Bills or Patriots need the win more while previewing the upcoming game. Plus, Lou Merloni joins from the MLB Winter Meetings to sift through all the Red Sox rumors about their plans to add players like Ketel Marte & Bo Bichette this offseason. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Patriots rank 2nd in the AFC, Celtics rank 3rd in the East & Bruins rank 3rd in the Atlantic Division. All three teams have far exceeded expectations so far but who is truly having the most surprising season? That’s what Travis Thomas, Adam Kaufman, & Joey Murray debate about while previewing Bills vs Patriots & Bruins vs Blues. Plus, Tom Caron joins from the MLB Winter Meetings to break down all the Red Sox rumors surrounding Pete Alonso & Bo Bichette. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Patriots rank 2nd behind the Broncos in the AFC after their bye week with teams like the Bills, Jaguars, Texans, & Steelers all gaining ground in the standings. Travis Thomas, Adam Kaufman, & Joey Murray break down the AFC playoff picture while picking which teams the Patriots wouldn't want to face to begin the playoffs. Plus, Lou Merloni joins from the MLB Winter Meetings to discuss all the Red Sox rumors coming out of Orlando, FL. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did the Bruins just send a message to the entire league with their most complete win of the season? Boston didn’t just beat the Blues they dominated them in every phase while showing off depth, toughness, and a suddenly unstoppable scoring punch. The Celtics piled on with a 146 point explosion against Washington, the Red Sox shook up their roster with a move that could spark a bigger swing, and the Patriots continue to shock the NFL at 11-2. The guys also dive into the league’s best coach quarterback tandems and whether LeBron’s trip to Boston might actually hit different this time. All that and more on a brand new episode of Boston Has Entered The Chat with Travis Thomas, Adam Kaufman, & Joe Murray. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ 00:00 Bruins beat Blues 5-2 / Bruins vs Devils Preview 16:27 What’s Trending (Red Sox Trade / Jaylen Brown for Giannis? / FIFA World Cup Draw) 25:27 Ranking AFC QB-Coach Duos 41:35 Celtics vs Lakers Preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Patriots on their bye week, who should Patriots fans be rooting for during Week 14? The AFC race is tight and the Patriots have a few games that could swing things in their favor. Travis Thomas, Adam Kaufman, & Joey Murray talk games to watch during the Patriots bye week, if they would trade Jaylen Brown for Giannis Antetokounmpo, and preview tonight's Blues vs Bruins game as Jim Montgomery makes his return to Boston. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn 0:00 Intro 0:54 Who Patriots fans should root for this Sunday 17:38 What's Trending 27:58 Would you trade Jaylen Brown for Giannis Antetokounmpo 44:52 Blues vs Bruins preview 51:25 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Patriots sit atop the NFL with the best record as they head into their bye week. The question now needs to be asked, are the Patriots the most complete team in the NFL? Travis Thomas, Kasey Hudson, & Adam Kaufman discuss if the Patriots are the most complete team in football, they talk all of the latest surrounding the Red Sox with Lou Merloni, and react to the Bruins 5-4 defeat and the mounting injuries for the team. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn #NewEnglandPatriots #Patriots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Patriots have won 10 straight after their Monday night football beatdown the of the New York Giants. Travis Thomas, Kasey Hudson, and Lucy Burdge react to the Patriots win, claiming 1st place in the AFC, and where the Patriots stand going into their bye week. They’re also joined by Nat Gordon of the Play Tessie podcast to talk the latest surrounding the Red Sox rumor mill, before previewing the Bruins vs Red Wings match-up tonight. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Red Sox offseason rumor mill continues to turn as reports are surfacing that the team could be looking to add two bats this offseason. Pete Alonso, Jorge Polanco, Alex Bregman, are all getting thrown around as possible names. Travis Thomas & Adam Kaufman talk the latest Red Sox offseason rumors, they dive into the Bruins and where the team stands as a playoff team, and are later joined by Ed Valentine to preview Giants vs Patriots GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn 0:00 Intro 3:43 Red Sox offseason rumors 16:29 What's Trending 27:55 Morgan Geekie & Bruins playoff potential 36:53 Giants vs Patriots preview 51:30 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Red Sox fans won’t believe who the guys say absolutely has to be the priority this offseason. The debate gets loud right away as they go deep on Alex Bregman’s future, the truth about Sonny Gray as a number two, and whether Boston can really build a roster that measures up to the Dodgers. They break down the Blue Jays dropping a massive bag on Dylan Cease, sift through every big-name bat on the market, and map out what “enough” actually looks like for a team that expects to contend. The NFL talk gets even spicier with a Bears vs Eagles preview, Caleb Williams hype, and real questions about whether Jalen Hurts can drag Philly back late. The Patriots playoff-path rankings take a turn, the AFC race gets messy, and the Bruins conversation heats up with secondary scoring, special teams edges, and Swayman standing on his head. It all comes together on another wild morning inside Boston Has Entered The Chat hosted by Travis Thomas & Adam Kaufman. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ 00:00 Red Sox Wish List 14:32 What’s Trending (Bears vs Eagles / Dylan Cease Got Paid) 26:59 Ranking Patriots Playoff Matchups 43:32 Bruins vs Rangers Preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Red Sox trade for Sonny Gray instantly ignites Boston, and the debate over whether he’s truly the difference-maker this rotation needed takes over the show. Travis and Adam break down the reaction around the city, the analytics vs. eye-test argument, and whether Gray is really the “number two” this front office has been promising. Lou Merloni joins the conversation with his full evaluation of Gray, how he fits behind Crochet, and what the move signals about the next domino Boston might chase. Jon Lyons jumps in with the Patriots playoff path and a loaded Thanksgiving NFL slate, while Adam and Travis later shift to the Bruins’ scoring drought, their penalty issues, and why Morgan Geekie can’t carry the offense alone as Boston fights to stay in the playoff mix. Catch it all at the end of Boston Has Entered The Chat hosted by Travis Thomas & Adam Kaufman ft. Lou Merloni & Jon Lyons. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ 00:00 What’s Trending 13:23 Jon Lyons Joins (Patriots / NFL Thanksgiving) 29:34 Lou Merloni Joins (Sonny Gray Trade) 44:07 Bruins vs Islanders Preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Campbell’s injury sends shockwaves through New England as the guys react to the moment every Patriots fan’s heart stopped. From the MCL sprain update to the heated debate over whether the team should protect him until the playoffs or push for a return sooner, the crew breaks down how his absence could reshape the offensive line and Drake Maye’s runway the rest of the season. They dive into the Patriots’ gritty but chaotic win in Cincinnati, the stalled goal line offense, Marcus Jones’ game-saving moments, and what ten wins really mean in a tightening AFC race. The conversation swings over to the Celtics as Jaylen Brown explodes for 35 while the team still struggles to put away a depleted Orlando squad. Then it’s Bruins talk as secondary scoring disappears on the West Coast trip and Morgan Geeky keeps carrying the load. A special in-studio appearance from Harlem Globetrotter Lucious “Too Tall” Winston rounds out the show with stories, tricks, and inspiration. All of this comes together in the newest episode of Boston Has Entered The Chat hosted by Travis Thomas, Adam Kaufman and Joe Murray. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ 00:00 Patriots vs Bengals Recap 16:00 What’s Trending 25:00 Globetrotters Coming To Boston 40:48 Bruins vs Sharks Recap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Patriots now hold a 2 game lead over the Bills in the AFC East after they took a loss on Thursday night football. Kasey Hudson & Adam Kaufman break down the Patriots hold on the AFC East, as well as their upcoming game against the Bengals. They're also joined by Justin Turpin of WEEI to check-in on the Celtics season so far, as well as Cam Nolan, senior captain of Holy Cross Football as the team prepares for their game at Fenway this weekend. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn 0:00 Intro 0:58 Patriots run the AFC East 15:31 What's Trending 26:08 Celtics check-in with Justin Turpin 42:04 Holy Cross Football with Cam Nolan 51:29 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Patriots got away with not having to face Ja'Marr Chase, but now it's starting to look like Joe Burrow may be ready to go on Sunday for the Bengals. Kasey Hudson, Adam Kaufman, & Joe Murray discuss the surprising news for the Patriots. They also dive into the news of Charlie McAvoy getting facial surgery after being hit by a puck, before getting into if Red Sox CBO Craig Breslow is getting enough credit for the work he's done for the team so far. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn 0:00 Intro 1:08 Patriots could be seeing which Joe this Sunday!? 16:40 What's Trending 26:58 Charlie McAvoy Injury Update 40:59 Credit for Craig Breslow 51:18 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the Bruins were preparing for their West coast trip, the Bruins opted to Waive Johnny Beecher. Bruins head coach Marco Sturm made it clear in his press conference yesterday that Johnny Beecher did not meet his expectations for him, sending a clear message to the rest of the team. Travis Thomas, Kasey Hudson, & Joe Murray react to the latest around the Bruins, as well as look ahead to Bruins vs Ducks tonight. We also get a sneak peak into some of the interview NESN conducted at The Tradition this year, hearing from former Patriots Vince Wilfork and former Celtic Isaiah Thomas, before being joined by Lou Merloni to talk all of the latest moves and rumors surrounding the Boston Red Sox GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn 0:00 Intro 1:09 Bruins head coach Marco Sturm makes a statement 16:30 What's Trending 26:25 Red Sox moves, news, and rumors with Lou Merloni 41:52 Are the Patriots "fools gold"? 52:19 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Boston Bruins took one on the chine 3-1 last night against the Hurricanes. With injuries mounting on the Bruins roster, could the team be in danger of slipping? Travis Thomas, Adam Kaufman, and Lucy Burdge react to the Bruins loss and if it's time to panic, before welcoming on Nat Gordon to project his starting defense and pitching rotation for the 2026 Red Sox season. Then, Travis gets to meet professional sports bettor Stelios Maltepes after calling his sports bets trash! GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn 0:00 Intro 1:10 Bruins Fall 3-1 To The Hurricanes 15:54 What's Trending 25:59 Projecting Red Sox Starters with Nat Gordon 40:15 Patriots Luck with Stelios Maltepes 50:10 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bruins are now first in the Atlantic as they continue to shock everyone. Is it time to start thinking playoffs, perhaps even bigger for this Bruins team? Travis Thomas & Adam Kaufman talk all things Bruins as the team continues to dominate. They also dive into NBA draft prospect AJ Dybantsa and the growing desire from Celtics fans to see him playing for the team in the future, as well as the AFC playoff picture and who they would rather see and not see face the Patriots. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn 0:00 Intro 0:53 Bruins Claim 1st Place In The Atlantic 15:29 What's Trending 22:07 Should Celtics Be Tanking For AJ Dybantsa? 34:21 Would You Rather: Patriots in the Playoffs 46:45 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A 3 TD game by TreVeyon Henderson led the Patriots to a 24-17 Thursday Night Football win vs the Jets. Pushing their win streak to 8 straight games & making an even stronger case for Drake Maye to be the NFL MVP this season. Travis Thomas, Adam Kaufman, & Lucy Burdge discuss how unstoppable the Patriots seem to be while reacting to their TNF victory. Later, Conor Ryan from Boston.com joins the show to break down the end of the Bruins 7-game win streak at the hands of the Senators. Plus, NFL insider Adam Caplan gives perspective to how the Patriots are being viewed outside of New England. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Patriots host the Jets tonight on Thursday Night Football and are walking straight into a trap game. Travis Thomas, Kasey Hudson, & Joe Murray talk tonight's Jets vs Patriots, preview Bruins vs Senators, and talk with Joe Ledyard of Audibles & Analytics to talk the Patriots rookie draft class and how much an impact they're making. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn 0:00 Intro 1:02 Jets vs Patriots Preview 14:39 What's Trending 25:56 Patriots rookie talk with Jon Ledyard 44:51 Bruins vs Senators Preview 51:33 Outro #NewEnglandPatriots #NewEnglandPatriotsNews #PatriotsNews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices