# The Skate Pod, Ep. 576: Are any Bruins prospects untouchable?

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Podcast: [The Skate Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-skate-podcast-1130749)
Published: 2026-05-28T20:04:08+00:00
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Duration seconds: 6053

## Resource

We discuss Team USA's loss to Canada at the World Championships and James Hagens' usage. We also react to the death of Claude Lemieux and Bruce Cassidy's recent comments about Vegas blocking him from interviews. Then we answer some mailbag questions, including a Robert Thomas trade proposal that sparks an INTENSE debate. 00:00 - Hagens benched in USA loss to Canada 15:34 - RIP Claude Lemieux, an all-time NHL villain 21:10 - Bruce Cassidy speaks up about Vegas situation 30:50 - A Providence Grays history lesson(???) 33:40 - Mailbag: Why didn't Hagens and Leonard play together for US? 42:22 - Matt Poitras's waiver situation for next season 50:20 - A Robert Thomas trade proposal sparks INTENSE debate 1:19:25 - What will Dean Letourneau be as a pro?

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