# The Skate Pod, Ep. 574: Are Bruins struggling to optimize prospects?

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Podcast: [The Skate Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-skate-podcast-1130749)
Published: 2026-05-21T15:37:42+00:00
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Duration seconds: 5789

## Resource

We get to pt. 3 of our mailbag questions including a deeper dive into the Bruins' prospect system and what's next for players like Letourneau, Poitras, Lysell and more. Plus, we respond to interesting trade ideas, free-agent contract projections and where the Bruins factor into a competitive Atlantic Division going forward. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com   Jump to: 00:00 - Hagens healthy scratched at Worlds 7:47 - Jellvik leaving, Gasseau unsigned 17:20 - Will there be space for Letourneau, Zellers, Poitras on Bruins' NHL roster? 30:30 - Have the Bruins devalued Lysell and Poitras? 41:00 - Key Bruins' off-season dates announced 44:29 - Can Bruins keep 2nd line together? & Arvidsson contract projection 50:37 - Creative trade ideas and free agent options to add a D 1:03:00 - How can the Bruins compete with Montreal and others in a highly competitive Atlantic Division next season? 1:27:40 - Best free-agent options for Bruins

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