# The Skate Pod, Ep. 580: How can Bruins upgrade defense?

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Podcast: [The Skate Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-skate-podcast-1130749)
Published: 2026-06-11T17:19:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 4279

## Resource

Discussing the reporting around the Bruins' rumored new assistant coach, "trade chatter" at the combine and Larkin potentially expanding his list of teams he would go to. Plus, we take your mailbag questions about Bruins' draft picks, the left side of the defense and more. Stick around for the listener ghost story at the end. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com

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