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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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

Reacting to the storylines from Carolina's Stanley Cup victory and playoff run. Brandon Bussi's Stanley Cup win prompts a conversation about if the Bruins have a history of mismanaging goalie prospects. Is it time to move on from Joonas Korpisalo? Plus, where Pastrnak finished in Hart Trophy voting, Brian still wants a Jason Robertson offer sheet and the Scottish have fully taken over Boston.

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Discussing the reporting around the Bruins' rumored new assistant coach, "trade chatter" at the combine and Larkin potentially expanding his list of teams he would go to.

Plus, we take your mailbag questions about Bruins' draft picks, the left side of the defense and more. Stick around for the listener ghost story at the end.

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Discussing the news that Dylan Larkin has requested a trade and which teams are the front-runners to acquire him. Plus, some thoughts on the Stanley Cup Final, Sweeney's comments from the draft combine and Brian shares a ghost story.

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We answer some listener questions about the possibility of trading away Charlie McAvoy, trading for Vancouver defenseman Filip Hronek, and offer-sheeting Dallas forward Jason Robertson. We also talk Stanley Cup Final, the changing juniors landscape, and NHL awards voting.

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00:00 - The 82-0 phenomenon
04:25 - The juniors landscape continues to undergo change
20:05 - Thoughts on Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final
27:15 - Where Bruins finished in awards voting
42:15 - Mailbag: Would B's consider trading McAvoy?
58:50 - An aggressive offseason plan involving Jason Robertson

We get into the results of Worlds, a false alarm for Toronto's head coaching job and a potential scenario where the Bruins could trade into a top-10 pick in this year's draft. Plus, we answer your mailbag questions involving the NHL Draft Lottery, a trade idea involving Adam Fox and an idea on what to do with Elias Lindholm's contract.

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We discuss Team USA's loss to Canada at the World Championships and James Hagens' usage. We also react to the death of Claude Lemieux and Bruce Cassidy's recent comments about Vegas blocking him from interviews. Then we answer some mailbag questions, including a Robert Thomas trade proposal that sparks an INTENSE debate.

00:00 - Hagens benched in USA loss to Canada
15:34 - RIP Claude Lemieux, an all-time NHL villain
21:10 - Bruce Cassidy speaks up about Vegas situation
30:50 - A Providence Grays history lesson(???)
33:40 - Mailbag: Why didn't Hagens and Leonard play together for US?
42:22 - Matt Poitras's waiver situation for next season
50:20 - A Robert Thomas trade proposal sparks INTENSE debate
1:19:25 - What will Dean Letourneau be as a pro?

Discussing the news that the Bruins are parting ways with Jay Leach. Thoughts on the Conference Finals and if there will be copy cats of how any of the teams still left are constructed. Is James Hagens performance at Worlds showing he needs to be at center next season?

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