As NHL training camps open, Ryan and Leon are joined by BNG writer Andrew Johnson to discuss the departure of Zdeno Chara and how the Bruins move forward. The guys also give their bold predictions for the season and cover updates around the league and the hockey world.

HOSTS: Leon Lifschutz | Follow me @BruinsBreakdown (https://twitter.com/BruinsBreakdown) Ryan Sweezey | Follow me @RyanSweezey9 (https://twitter.com/RyanSweezey9)

Guest: Andrew Johnson | Follow me @justyouknowhyyy (https://twitter.com/justyouknowhyyy)

Ryan and Leon discuss the essential Gritty and World Juniors on this week's episode, before diving into Bruins roster decisions and a flurry of moves around the league.

HOSTS: Leon Lifschutz | Follow me @BruinsBreakdown (https://twitter.com/BruinsBreakdown) Ryan Sweezey | Follow me @RyanSweezey9 (https://twitter.com/RyanSweezey9)

Ryan and Leon are joined by Meghan Sweezey to discuss the officially voted-on NHL restart, the importance of offense vs. defense, and how hockey culture has and will continue to evolve.

HOSTS: Leon Lifschutz | Follow me @BruinsBreakdown (https://twitter.com/BruinsBreakdown) Ryan Sweezey | Follow me @RyanSweezey9 (https://twitter.com/RyanSweezey9)

Ryan and Leon chat about the return of a beloved movie franchise, updates on the 2021 NHL season, World Juniors, the Bruins' drafting since 2000, and the memorabilia that's connected them to the game over the years.

HOSTS: Leon Lifschutz | Follow me @BruinsBreakdown (https://twitter.com/BruinsBreakdown) Ryan Sweezey | Follow me @RyanSweezey9 (https://twitter.com/RyanSweezey9)

In this week's episode, Leon and Ryan talk about an ill-fated Instagram post restarts to the NHL and NWHL, Jake DeBrusk's new contact, the problems with offer sheets, and more.

HOSTS: Leon Lifschutz | Follow me @BruinsBreakdown (https://twitter.com/BruinsBreakdown) Ryan Sweezey | Follow me @RyanSweezey9 (https://twitter.com/RyanSweezey9)

Ryan and Leon discuss Thanksgiving plans, Return-to-Play roadblocks, and new insight from Bruce Cassidy and Brandon Carlo before a team-by-team breakdown of the new Reverse Retro jerseys

HOSTS: Leon Lifschutz | Follow me @BruinsBreakdown (https://twitter.com/BruinsBreakdown) Ryan Sweezey | Follow me @RyanSweezey9 (https://twitter.com/RyanSweezey9)

Ryan and Leon take a deep dive into The Athletic's fan survey front office rankings and other stories from around the league.

HOSTS: Leon Lifschutz | Follow me @BruinsBreakdown (https://twitter.com/BruinsBreakdown) Ryan Sweezey | Follow me @RyanSweezey9 (https://twitter.com/RyanSweezey9)

As offseason news continues to be sparse, Leon and Ryan talk college hockey, contract efficiency, and build a team out of the remaining unrestricted free agents.

HOSTS: Leon Lifschutz | Follow me @BruinsBreakdown (https://twitter.com/BruinsBreakdown) Ryan Sweezey | Follow me @RyanSweezey9 (https://twitter.com/RyanSweezey9)

As the offseason hits a lull in the action, Leon and Ryan focus on several human-centric stories around the league and New England, discuss updates in the minor and junior leagues and share thoughts on favorite jerseys.

HOSTS: Leon Lifschutz | Follow me @BruinsBreakdown (https://twitter.com/BruinsBreakdown) Ryan Sweezey | Follow me @RyanSweezey9 (https://twitter.com/RyanSweezey9)

Ryan and Leon welcome the show's first guest - Leon's brother Ari - to update us on a change in direction for the Chicago Blackhawks, before turning their attention to Bruins RFA news and some guesses for the future.

HOSTS: Leon Lifschutz | Follow me @BruinsBreakdown (https://twitter.com/BruinsBreakdown) Ryan Sweezey | Follow me @RyanSweezey9 (https://twitter.com/RyanSweezey9)