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We discuss the Bruins' holiday toy shopping, Hampus Lindholm's strong start to the season, and potentially yet another high-profile trade request. Then we answer listener questions about hockey stats, Pavel Zacha, Bruins goalie development, and the next Bruins to get their number retired. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] Jump to: 00:00 - Bridgette tagged along for Bruins' holiday toy shopping 15:25 - Matvei Michkov reportedly wants out of Philly 30:50 - Is Hampus Lindholm back? 43:10 - Mailbag: What's one stat we wish was tracked? 55:45 - Why would the Bruins want Larkin over Zacha? 1:17:35 - Why have the B's gotten such strong goaltending for so long? 1:28:45 - After Bergeron, who are the next Bruins to go to the Hall of Fame?

Discussing the Bruins' eventful win over the Panthers, including fights, goals and poor officiating. The latest on James Hagens' injury and the Bruins' corresponding roster moves. The Devils issue a weird statement about Connor Hellebuyck. Plus, our favorite Patrice Bergeron moments as he gets inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] Jump to: 00:00 - Bergeron's Hall of Fame weekend 7:07 - Hagens injury update 11:53 - Bruins make a statement against Panthers 24:38 - Eyssimont contributes after call up; Poitras back in 39:43 - Geekie and Elias Lindholm continue scoring 45:00 - Zadorov fights Brady Tkachuck 57:07 - Best postgame comments after win over Panthers 1:06:00 - Devils weird statement about Connor Hellebuyck 1:12:00 - Our favorite Patrice Bergeron moments as he gets inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame

We react to the Bruins' dominant 6-2 win in Pittsburgh, which also included an injury to James Hagens. Plus, will the Bruins have a realistic shot at landing Nikita Kucherov? We also answer some mailbag questions about Dean Letourneau, Marco Sturm, Casey Mittelstadt, and line combinations. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] Jump to: 01:30 - Bruins dominate Penguins 04:55 - Hagens leaves with injury 09:00 - How Kucherov situation could affect B's, Zacha 23:20 - Takeaways from the win in Pittsburgh 29:33 - Was Girard's crosscheck on Hagens a cheap shot? 33:25 - Mailbag: Will the B's hold up against division rivals? 37:55 - Checking in on Dean Letourneau 49:10 - What are our ideal lines for the Bruins? 57:30 - Why is there more fighting this season? 1:02:18 - Should the Bruins extend Mittelstadt?

We discuss the Bruins' shootout win over Vegas and Marco Sturm's usage of James Hagens. Then we answer your mailbag questions about Nikita Kucherov, Dylan Larkin, Simon Edvinsson, Matt Poitras and more. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] Jump to: 00:00 - Opening Shifts: Elias Lindholm's bounce-back season 09:20 - What Brunet learned from healthy scratches 13:37 - Should Sturm trust Hagens more? 35:08 - Mailbag starts: What would you give up for Kucherov? 46:56 - Players we think the Bruins got rid of too early 54:06 - Should the B's be more interested in Dylan Larkin or Simon Edvinsson? 59:23 - Are the Bruins mishandling Poitras's development?

Discussing the key players in the Bruins' comeback win over Chicago. Can Morgan Geekie's goal get him going? Thoughts on the Bruins' Hometown Remix jerseys. What's going to happen with Nikita Kucherov? Should Marco Sturm show more trust in James Hagens, Frederic Brunet and Matt Poitras? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] Jump to: 00:00 - Elias Lindholm is healthy and producing 14:31 - Kucherov requests a trade 23:23 - Fashion Segment: Bruins' Hometown Remix jerseys 32:25 - Can Geekie's goal against Chicago get him going? 42:00 - Should Sturm show more trust in James Hagens, Frederic Brunet and Matt Poitras? 1:14:36 - Zadorov gets fined 1:20:35 - How could a Kucherov trade shake up the Atlantic?

We react to the Bruins' rough 4-1 loss to the Blues. How can the B's get Pavel Zacha and Morgan Geekie going? James Hagens continues to produce. Does David Pastrnak look off? Plus, the latest in the Dylan Larkin saga, and the Bruins' "Hometown Remix" jersey leaks. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] Jump to: 00:00 - Bruins lose to Detroit; Zacha and Geekie struggle 5-on-5 12:00 - Should Brunet come back in? 49:52 - Should Bruins still be interested in Dylan Larkin? 1:02:38 - Fashion segment: Bruins Hometown Remix Jerseys

We break down the Bruins' 2-1 loss to Carolina in a matchup of the top two teams in the East. How far away from the Hurricanes are the B's? What can Boston learn from this loss? Plus, the top six struggles, a potential lineup change on defense, and Matt Poitras's ice time is down. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] Jump to: 00:00 - Opening Shifts: Bruins see what a true contender is 05:00 - Bruins needed more from their top six 11:30 - Bruins survive a few notable injury scares 17:30 - Sturm finds positives to take from loss 24:00 - Brunet's learning moment; Will he draw out of lineup? 43:40 - Should Poitras be getting more minutes?

Discussing the Bruins' win over the Sharks and their rise to the top of the NHL standings. Has James Hagens exceeded expectations this season? Plus, could the Bruins be the next team added to Dylan Larkin's list of approved teams? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected]

We discuss the Bruins' 6-0 win over the Predators and how Boston is stacking up in the Eastern Conference. David Pastrnak and Charlie McAvoy had big nights. Michael DiPietro earned an emotional first NHL shutout. What are the biggest improvements from last season? Plus, Connor Hellebuyck finally got traded and Marco Sturm read Scott's article that was critical of him. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] Jump to: 01:50 - Bruins avoid the trap, blow out Predators 03:40 - Michael DiPietro's shutout on an emotional night 10:20 - How the Bruins are stacking up in the East 14:00 - Bruins' confidence, vibes are sky-high 19:40 - How does Hellebuyck trade impact Bruins? 28:20 - Sturm responds to Scott's critical article 45:55 - Pastrnak, McAvoy lead the way vs. Nashville

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]⁠⁠⁠