We discuss James Hagens' first practice with the Bruins, and his comments to media after. Then we dive into the mailbag to answer questions about Hagens, other Bruins prospects, the power play, the futures of Elias Lindholm and Viktor Arvidsson, and more.

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00:00 - Opening shifts: Takeaways from Hagens' first practice
10:20 - Update on playoff picture, clinching scenarios
13:50 - When and where will Hagens play?
29:50 - Mailbag! What if Hagens isn't the answer right now?
43:35 - How did Bruins prospect rankings change this season?
50:55 - How can Bruins fix their power play?
58:55 - Could B's trade Elias Lindholm after season?
1:08:10 - What if Marchand was still here?
1:15:00 - Who could B's draft with Toronto's pick?

Emergency pod! We react to the breaking news that the Boston Bruins have signed top prospect James Hagens to his entry-level contract. Where does Hagens fit in? What will he bring to the Bruins? How much can he help for the playoffs?

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Discussing the Bruins' four-game losing streak on the road, goaltending and implications for the playoffs. Plus, we get into some of the weird moments and key takeaways from the Bruins' overtime loss to Carolina. And, of course, more talk about calling up James Hagens.

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Discussing the Bruins' three-game losing streak and their issues with finding scoring in that stretch. Could Hagens provide a spark to get Bruins out of their funk? Plus, thoughts on Pastrnak, Geekie and McAvoy in the Bruins loss to the Flyers.

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Marco Sturm says Bruins played down to Panthers. Did Riechel leave the door open for Hagens with his performance against Florida? Is it time to get Jordan Harris back in the lineup? Why isn't Sturm higher in the Jack Adams race?

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We break down the Bruins' 6-3 win over Dallas, their fourth straight win and another victory over a top team. Is this team capable of going on a deep playoff run? Plus, some developing thoughts on James Hagens' potential timeline for getting to the NHL.

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03:50 - Khusy Gang minute
06:40 - Drake Maye talk(?)
09:20 - Bruins have a 98% chance to make the playoffs
13:50 - Can the B's go on a deep playoff run?
22:00 - Why we might not see Hagens in Boston this season
41:40 - All-time favorite goal celebrations
45:25 - Why isn't Sturm getting any Jack Adams love?

Discussing the Bruins' wins over Minnesota and Columbus and what their current odds are to make the playoffs. We catch up with James Hagens after three games with Providence. Are the current Bruins' lines locked? And, the Bruins sign more players after the college season but not the ones we expected.

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We break down the Bruins' massive bounce-back win in Buffalo Wednesday night, as well as James Hagens' AHL debut with Providence.

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Jump to:
00:00 - Opening shifts: Bruins show resiliency
10:17 - Hagens makes AHL debut in Providence
24:49 - What Sweeney, Mougenel said about Hagens plan
36:18 - Takeaways from Bruins' win over Buffalo