Bruins continue their strong push for the playoffs with back-to-back wins over the Lightning and Panthers. Postseason hopes are alive for the Bruins as Travis Thomas and George Balekji dive into whether this team has what it takes to make the playoffs after the moves made at the trade deadline, with just 16 games left and 2 points to make up. What’s been the difference between today’s team and the one before the deadline? What do the Bruins need to get back into Cup contention? Plus, the guys give their thoughts on the Nikita Zadorov & Sam Bennett brawl. Will the Bruins make the playoffs or miss them? They break down the odds.

Then, it’s on to the New England Patriots as Chris Godwin reportedly nearly signed with the team but ultimately decided to stay in Tampa Bay. With the offense in need of help, the guys discuss the best plan for building around Drake Maye—through the draft, trades, or free agents—and why NFL receivers seem hesitant to join the Patriots.

In What’s Trending?, Travis and George give quick takes on Mahomes and the Chiefs freeing up $50 million in cap space, the MLB’s New Era hats (minus the Rangers), and Shohei Ohtani’s Fortnite debut.

Finally, could the Red Sox win the AL East? Travis and George break down the competition, from Gerritt Cole’s season-ending injury to the Orioles’ pitching struggles and the Red Sox’s chances to make a playoff push.

Catch all the analysis and sports talk on Boston Has Entered The Chat with Travis Thomas and George Balekji.

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00:00 Intro

01:39 Bruins A Playoff Team?

16:03 Patriots Offensive Targets

30:43 Patrick Mahomes Restructures His Chiefs Contract

34:40 MLB New Era Overlap Hats

37:54 Shohei Ohtani and his dog Decoy are in Fortnite

42:37 Could the Red Sox Win The AL East?

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