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The Skate Podcast

The Skate Pod, Ep. 574: Are Bruins struggling to optimize prospects?

The Skate Podcast · May 21, 2026 · 1:36:29

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We get to pt. 3 of our mailbag questions including a deeper dive into the Bruins' prospect system and what's next for players like Letourneau, Poitras, Lysell and more. Plus, we respond to interesting trade ideas, free-agent contract projections and where the Bruins factor into a competitive Atlantic Division going forward.

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Jump to:
00:00 - Hagens healthy scratched at Worlds
7:47 - Jellvik leaving, Gasseau unsigned
17:20 - Will there be space for Letourneau, Zellers, Poitras on Bruins' NHL roster?
30:30 - Have the Bruins devalued Lysell and Poitras?
41:00 - Key Bruins' off-season dates announced
44:29 - Can Bruins keep 2nd line together? & Arvidsson contract projection
50:37 - Creative trade ideas and free agent options to add a D
1:03:00 - How can the Bruins compete with Montreal and others in a highly competitive Atlantic Division next season?
1:27:40 - Best free-agent options for Bruins

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