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We discuss the Bruins' overtime loss in Dallas, which wrapped up a road trip that saw Boston take seven of eight points. Why did Marco Sturm bench James Hagens, Matt Poitras, Frederic Brunet and Mason Lohrei late? Why isn't he trying something different on the power play? Plus, Marat Khusnutdinov is reportedly closing in on an extension and Nikita Zadorov comments on his benching. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] Jump to: 1:00 - Why did Sturm bench the kids late in regulation? 6:00 - Khusnutdinov reportedly closing in on extension 11:15 - Is it time to try something different on the power play? 27:00 - Why we didn't like Sturm's postgame comments on Hagens & Poitras 51:30 - Zadorov comments on being a healthy scratch

We dive into the Bruins' five-game winning streak and 7-2-0 start and discuss how sustainable it might be moving forward. Is this offense legit? How encouraged are we by the kids? Plus, did Marco Sturm do the right thing in healthy-scratching Nikita Zadorov? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected]

We answer listener questions about Pavel Zacha's future, Fraser Minten and James Hagens' ceilings, Jeremy Swayman's workload, and whether expectations for the Bruins this season are shifting. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] Jump to: 03:00 - Maple Leafs social media prompts an alien debate 09:30 - Listeners share animal attack stories 17:10 - Mailbag: Is it too early to call the Bruins a playoff team? 22:25 - Special teams top early-season concerns 29:05 - What is Zacha worth? Will he finish the season as a Bruin? 43:05 - Who are the Bruins' top centers if Zacha gets traded? 1:08:30 - How many games will Swayman start this year? 1:13:40 - Could Bruins get Larkin and/or Edvinsson from Detroit? 1:25:15 - Will the Bruins have six 20-goal scorers?

We break down the Bruins' 6-3 win over San Jose. Is Fraser Minten changing what we think his ceiling can be after another multi-point performance? How did Charlie McAvoy look in his first game back? Plus, are these Bruins more exciting than last year? We also discuss the NHL's "Frozen Frenzy" night and check in on top prospects Dean Letourneau and Will Zellers. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

We break down the Bruins' dominant win over the Flyers, including Fraser Minten's big day and whether Marco Sturm has found something with Elias Lindholm sliding down to the third line. Plus, Charlie McAvoy returns on Tuesday, so who comes out on defense? Will it be rookie Frederic Brunet, or should it be someone else? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠

Discussing the Bruins' bounce-back win over Utah, special teams improvements, and more good signs from the Bruins' young players. Plus, David Pastrnak's big game brings him to new career milestones. And we address the new trade rumor that connects the Bruins to a top-pair defenseman. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠

We react to the Bruins' 4-1 no-show loss to the Senators. The power-play problems are only getting worse. How can Boston get David Pastrnak going? Plus, James Hagens put blame on himself after the loss, but does he deserve it? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠

We break down the Bruins' win in Winnipeg and loss in Minnesota, including James Hagens' first NHL goal, Michael DiPietro's first start as a Bruin, Boston's ongoing special teams issues, and the play of the defense without Charlie McAvoy. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠

Discussing the Bruins' shutout win over the Rangers in their season opener. We analyze which players contributed the most and which D pairs carried the biggest workload. Plus, reacting to Charlie Jacobs comments on the Bruins' Germany game, salary cap spending and updating TD Garden. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at [email protected]

It's our season preview episode! We make our predictions on the Atlantic Division standings, who's winning the Stanley Cup and how far the Bruins will make it in the playoffs. We also answer listener mailbag questions about Hagens' potential, Elias Lindholm's season outlook and more! Plus, key takeaways from Don Sweeney and Cam Neely's pre-season press conference and the latest on Matt Poitras. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at [email protected]

Reaction to the Bruins naming David Pastrnak captain. We go through today's roster cuts, who made the team and what's next for Matt Poitras. Plus, we get into the rumors that connect the Bruins to Kirill Marchenko. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at [email protected]

Discussing the Bruins' seconds preseason game, some adjustments to their top-six forward lines and special teams combinations. Plus, who got sent down to Providence so far, the latest on injuries to Poitras and Lohrei and a deeper look into DiPietro's difficult path to making it in the NHL. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected]

We break down the Bruins' come-from-behind preseason win over the Capitals. Who helped themselves the most? Who struggled? Discussing the play of Michael DiPietro, Matt Poitras, Frederic Brunet, James Hagens and others.Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at [email protected]

Discussing the main storylines from day one of on-ice training camp and yesterday's comments from Marco Sturm and Don Sweeney. Is Matt Poitras still on the outside looking in? Will Brunet-McAvoy be a pair this season? What did you think about early line combinations? Which players need to be worried about losing their spots? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at [email protected]

James Hagens joins the show to talk about what he worked on improving this offseason, his comfortability at center and what he has to do to win a spot in Boston's lineup out of training camp. Plus, we react to Hagens six-goal performance at this weekend's Prospects Showcase in Buffalo. And what would the Bruins lines look like if Hagens is one of the Bruins' four centers? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at [email protected]