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   Number 1: The Skate Pod, Ep. 606: Would there be friction if Bruins named a captain?

   Discussing the comments Charlie McAvoy made today about his suspension appeal, injury recovery and the Bruins' captaincy. Plus, notes from another day of captains practice including what's the latest with Matt Poitras. And, would it make sense for the Bruins to try to sign Chris Kreider? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at [email protected]

   September 10, 2026·1h 8min
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   Number 2: The Skate Pod, Ep. 604: Will Brunet, Poitras make Bruins' roster?

   Discussing the comments that Frederic Brunet made this week about feeling ready to make the Bruins, his defensive growth and his friend Matt Poitras. Plus, we go through the Athletic's five-tier player rankings of NHL players and what Bruins might be missing from the list. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at [email protected]

   September 03, 2026·1h 18min
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   Number 3: The Skate Pod, Ep. 603: Will Bruins Youth Be Held Back Early On?

   We react to comments from Marco Sturm about making young players earn their ice time. Will James Hagens be held back early on this season? Plus, an update on Elias Lindholm, Cale Makar becomes the NHL's first $20 million man, and Jeremy Swayman and Charlie McAvoy crack the NHL's top 50 players list. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] Jump to: 2:20 - Cale Makar's record-breaking contract 7:00 - Expectations for Elias Lindholm 15:05 - Sturm's comments on making young players earn ice time 40:20 - Sturm wants a captain... eventually 49:40 - Milestones Pastrnak could hit this season 56:00 - Swayman, McAvoy crack NHL's top 50 players

   August 31, 2026·1h 7min
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   Number 4: The Skate Pod, Ep. 602: Will Poitras be a Bruin this season?

   Bruins release their national TV schedule. Which defensemen will be waived before the season? How optimistic are you that the Bruins keep Poitras? Mailbag: Would it be okay to start Poitras on 9th floor? Is DiPietro low-key the most important player next season? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected]

   August 27, 2026·1h 5min
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   Number 5: The Skate Pod, Ep. 601: Could Mark Scheifele Be a Trade Target for Bruins?

   We discuss Zdeno Chara's "Final Shift," the NHL likely expanding with another Texas team, and whether the Bruins could target any of the centers in NHL Network's list of the top 20 centers. Would Mark Scheifele make sense? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] Jump to: 11:55 - Pastrnak tried to recruit Bergeron for one more year 20:55 - How involved will Chara, Bergeron be going forward? 31:15 - More NHL expansion is coming soon 39:55 - NHL Network's list of top 20 centers right now 44:20 - Would Mark Scheifele make sense as a Bruins trade target? 55:00 - Are we getting any closer to an answer on Pavel Zacha?

   August 24, 2026·1h 17min
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