Discussing the Bruins' Game 2 win in Buffalo and what adjustments they made to get the result they wanted. Swayman helps calm team down during another late push by Buffalo. Which lines and players stepped up in Game 2?

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Discussing the Bruins' loss to Buffalo in Game 1, what they did well and what caused them to break down at the end of the game. We go through each line's performance and suggest one lineup change for Game 2. Plus, thoughts on special teams, officiating and the demeanor of players after the game.

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We look at the key factors in the Bruins' Round 1 matchup against Buffalo, each team's strengths and weaknesses and give our predictions for the series. Plus, could the New Kids line be an x-factor? And, how much will the Bruins' previous playoff experience factor in?

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Discussing the Bruins' final game of the regular season, the 7th Player Award winner and individual player accomplishments this season. Plus, what Sturm said about Hagens and his case to be in the lineup for Game 1 of the playoffs. And, Sturm and Swayman comment on the reasons for his bounce-back season.

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The Bruins are officially in the playoffs, and James Hagens is officially in the lineup! We break it all down. How did Hagens play in his NHL debut? The fourth line stepped up in Columbus. The first line is struggling a bit. Who should the Bruins want in the first round?

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Jump to:
00:00 - Opening shifts: James Hagens debuts!
13:18 - What we liked about Hagens' game in Columbus
37:34 - What's going on with Bruins' first line?
56:25 - Wait, is the rookie lap back?
1:05:35 - Who should Bruins want in the first round?

We discuss James Hagens' first practice with the Bruins, and his comments to media after. Then we dive into the mailbag to answer questions about Hagens, other Bruins prospects, the power play, the futures of Elias Lindholm and Viktor Arvidsson, and more.

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Jump to:
00:00 - Opening shifts: Takeaways from Hagens' first practice
10:20 - Update on playoff picture, clinching scenarios
13:50 - When and where will Hagens play?
29:50 - Mailbag! What if Hagens isn't the answer right now?
43:35 - How did Bruins prospect rankings change this season?
50:55 - How can Bruins fix their power play?
58:55 - Could B's trade Elias Lindholm after season?
1:08:10 - What if Marchand was still here?
1:15:00 - Who could B's draft with Toronto's pick?

Emergency pod! We react to the breaking news that the Boston Bruins have signed top prospect James Hagens to his entry-level contract. Where does Hagens fit in? What will he bring to the Bruins? How much can he help for the playoffs?

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Discussing the Bruins' four-game losing streak on the road, goaltending and implications for the playoffs. Plus, we get into some of the weird moments and key takeaways from the Bruins' overtime loss to Carolina. And, of course, more talk about calling up James Hagens.

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