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Boston Bruins Therapy Session + Future Outlook & Around the League | That’s Gross E48

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The Boston Bruins season is over… and yeah, this one needs a full therapy session.

After losing three straight at home to end their playoff run, we break down everything — from the big picture of a “step-back year” to the real issues that showed up when it mattered most.

Was this season actually a success?

Is Jeremy Swayman finally getting the respect he deserves?
Did the Bruins lean too far into “safe” hockey instead of playing to win?

We get into:

  • Why this year was a step forward despite the ending
  • Jeremy Swayman’s impact and why the criticism needs to stop
  • Defensive issues around Charlie McAvoy and the need for a true RHD
  • Mason Lohrei, Matt Poitras, and the youth movement (and how it was handled)
  • The biggest problem all year: lack of offense, creativity, and play-driving
  • Why the Bruins may be clogging their own development pipeline
  • Trade targets, roster construction, and what needs to change this offseason

    • We also zoom out:

    • How Boston should approach the next 2–3 years
    • Pastrnak’s timeline and urgency vs patience
    • What a real Cup window looks like for this group

      • Plus:

      • Around the league playoff talk
      • Teams that are built the right way in today’s NHL
      • What Boston can learn from them

        • This is the full recap, full honesty — no sugarcoating.

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