Is James Hagens Ready for the NHL? + Poitras Signs!

Hockey is back! On this episode of What’s Bruin, Chris and Gayle debate James Hagens’ 6-goal Prospects Challenge performance—is he actually ready for the NHL, or is it time for a reality check? Plus, they break down Matthew Poitras’ newly signed deal, Don Sweeney’s cap leverage, a massive blue line logjam, and Connor Hellebuyck’s training camp holdout.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro & Hockey is Back!01:00 – James Hagens Prospects Challenge Debate 21:50 – Matthew Poitras Signs Contract23:20 – Forward Lines & Center Depth Projections44:50 – Defensive Roster Battles & Waiver Decisions01:24:50 – Connor Hellebuyck Camp Holdout & Around the NHL

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