The Skate Pod, Ep. 621: Should Sturm Trust the Kids More?
The Skate Podcast · Oct 21, 2026 · 59:50
The Skate Podcast · Oct 21, 2026 · 59:50
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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.
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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
