News — Hockey

Programming reminder that the best NESN original program, The Instigators, is on Thursday nights after the Bruins game. Catch hot sports takes from a rotating group of hockey experts. This week’s topics of discussion will likely include: -How Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry’s giant contacts will affect the free agency landscape and the trade market.-What are the causes of the Bruins inability to hold a third period lead.-What moves the Bruins should make at the trade deadline.-And Jack will probably say something crazy!

Since NBC Sports stole the Boston / Montreal game on Wednesday, this week’s installment of The Instigators will be on NESN tonight after the Leafs / Bruins game. Set your DVRs now!If we had to guess topics of discussion should include Coach Jack Parker’s unparalleled near half century of service to Boston University, and Coach Claude’s shake up of the Bruins’ lines.

Quick programming reminder that The Instigators is on NESN tonight after the Bruins / Lightening contest. The guys are scheduled to start at 11p, but that can be pushed back a little depending on when the game ends. We imagine the guys will discuss Jannik Hansen’s suspension for elbowing Hossa and how the Penguins could not keep the puck out of their net with all five skaters in the crease behind Tomas Vokoun. Crazy stuff!