The Skate Pod, Ep. 600: Would Bruins not naming a captain again be a mistake?
Summary
In episode 600, hosts Brian DeFelice, Bridget Pru, and Scott McLaughlin celebrate their milestone with a mailbag segment. They discuss the Bruins playing regular-season games in Munich next year and reflect on the record-breaking Jimmy Fund Telethon. The main debate centers on Cam Neely’s comments about potentially not naming a team captain, with the hosts analyzing whether David Pastrnak or Charlie McAvoy should receive the honor.
Topics discussed
Episode 600 intro and T-Mobile ad
Bruins playing preseason games in Germany
Training camp competition and captaincy uncertainty
Jimmy Fund Telethon success and donations
Mailbag: Debate over naming a new captain
Mailbag: Young players vs veterans in camp
Pet peeves: Officiating and broadcaster etiquette
Evaluating Don Sweeney's tenure as GM
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