The Skate Pod, Ep. 582: Bruins Draft Preview with FloHockey's Chris Peters

The Skate Podcast · Jun 18, 2026 · 44:40

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FloHockey's Chris Peters joins us to preview the 2026 NHL Draft and what the Bruins might do at pick 23. We also discuss Patrice Bergeron getting his number retired and get Chris' take on Bruins prospects James Hagens, Dean Letourneau, Matt Poitras and Will Zellers.

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Jump to:
00:00 - Bruins retiring Patrice Bergeron's number
10:10 - What could Bruins do with pick 23?
16:32 - Why Jack Hextall could make sense for B's
20:28 - How do teams view defensemen like Lin, Villeneuve, Bleyl?
24:20 - Is there a top-15 talent who could slide?
27:04 - What happens with the Ruck twins?
29:54 - Thoughts on Letourneau, Hagens, Zellers, Poitras