On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky is joined by Belle Fraser of The Hockey News to discuss the Bruins' future and determine just how far the B's are form contending with a team like Florida. That, and much more!

- The Panthers are one win away from a Cup 

- Could the Bruins shorten the gap between them and the Panthers this offseason? 

- Evan has a new idea for what the Bruins can do at forward 

- But will the Bruins do it? 

- Would Linus Ullmark ever accept a trade to Ottawa? 

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