The Skate Pod, Ep. 602: Will Poitras be a Bruin this season?
Summary
Brian DeFalco and Bridget Prue discuss the NHL’s national TV schedule, noting the Bruins are tied for the most games. They analyze potential roster moves, focusing on unresolved contracts for Pavel Zacha and Matt Puempel, and the depth chart battle among defensemen like Mason Lohrei, Henri Jokiharju, and Frederik Brunet. The hosts debate waiver risks, trade values, and whether the team prioritizes physical identity over prospect development.
Topics discussed
Intro and Flexcar advertisement
Dave Portnoy pizza review and Greek pizza debate
Red Sox vs Bruins podcasting and social media habits
Bruins national TV schedule and market size analysis
Local vs National broadcast quality and reporter dynamics
Upcoming trades and unresolved contract situations
Waiver wire risks for Yoki, Lauri, and other defensemen
Frederick Brunet, Matt Puempel, and waiver value
Roster identity: Clifton vs Brunet and depth chart
Prospect evaluations and the Liffey situation
Mailbag: Should prospects be waived for development?
Mailbag: Michael DiPietro's importance as backup goalie
Hampus Lindholm's recovery and Pettersson's role
Outro, Red Sox fandom, and movie trivia
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