• Ranking the Remaining Boston Bruins Head Coach Candidates
    May 16 2025

    Ian McLaren, host of the Locked On Boston Bruins podcast, analyzes the Bruins' head coaching search following the departure of big-name candidates. He ranks remaining options, categorizing them as internal, retreads, and fresh faces. McLaren advocates for embracing a new voice with modern ideas, highlighting candidates like Misha Donskov, Mitch Love, and Jeff Halpern. He argues against internal promotions or recycling past coaches, emphasizing the need for innovation to unlock the potential of young players and prospects. The episode provides insights into the Bruins' coaching priorities and potential impact on the team's future direction.


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    27 mins
  • NHL SQUAD SHOW: The NHL Playoffs Continue To Surprise And The Coaching Carousel Is Slowing Down
    May 15 2025

    Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Tom Callahan (Locked on Mammoth), Kyle Kjer (Locked On Ducks) and Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night) are here to check in on the second round of the playoffs, before talking about some of the newly hired coaches, including Joel Quenneville and Rick Tocchet!


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    32 mins
  • Bruins Should Trade for Trevor Zegras - Here's the Package
    May 15 2025

    In this episode of Locked On Bruins, host Ian McLaren explores a hypothetical scenario where he becomes the Boston Bruins GM for a day. His primary focus is on acquiring Trevor Zegras from the Anaheim Ducks, addressing the Bruins' need for a dynamic playmaking center. McLaren discusses Zegras's potential impact, his fit within the team's core, and possible trade packages. He analyzes the benefits of adding Zegras, including improved power play performance and offensive creativity. McLaren also addresses potential pushback and concerns about the trade, emphasizing the importance of balancing youth with immediate impact players to complement the Bruins' current window of competitiveness.


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    28 mins
  • Are We Higher or Lower on Pastrnak, Swayman & McAvoy After 2024-25?
    May 14 2025

    In this episode of Locked on Bruins, host Ian McLaren evaluates three core players for the Boston Bruins: David Pastrnak, Jeremy Swayman, and Charlie McAvoy. McLaren discusses whether he's higher or lower on each player compared to last season. He praises Pastrnak's exceptional performance, leading the NHL in 5-on-5 scoring despite team struggles. Swayman's inconsistent season and contract issues are examined, though McLaren remains optimistic about his potential. McAvoy's injury-shortened season is analyzed, with a call for increased offensive output. The podcast also touches on other players like Morgan Geekie and Nikita Zadorov, providing insights into the Bruins' roster as they look to bounce back next season.


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    27 mins
  • Snubbed: Why Thomas and Rask Deserved NHL Quarter-Century Honors
    May 13 2025

    In this episode of Locked On Bruins, host Ian McLaren discusses the NHL's Quarter Century Team, focusing on the goaltender selections. He argues that Tim Thomas and Tuukka Rask were unfairly snubbed, presenting compelling statistics and achievements to support their inclusion. McLaren compares Thomas and Rask to selected goalies like Patrick Roy and Roberto Luongo, highlighting their superior performances during the relevant time frame. The podcast also explores Jeremy Swayman's potential to make the next Quarter Century Team in 2050, analyzing his current trajectory and the challenges he may face. McLaren's passionate defense of Bruins goalies challenges the fan-voted selections and emphasizes the impact of name recognition over actual performance in such lists.


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    27 mins
  • AHL Playoff Lessons: What Providence's Exit Means for the Bruins
    May 12 2025

    The Providence Bruins' Calder Cup playoff run ended with a disappointing 5-2 loss to the Charlotte Checkers. Host Ian McLaren analyzes the game's impact on potential Boston Bruins prospects and coaching staff. Key disappointments include Fabian Lysell's lackluster performance and the team's overall lack of urgency. The podcast explores positives like Vinnie Letieri's strong showing and Oliver Wahlstrom's improvement. McLaren discusses implications for the Bruins' roster next season, highlighting concerns about player development and readiness for NHL roles. The episode concludes by touching on upcoming topics, including Tuukka Rask's NHL snub and potential draft implications from ongoing playoff series.


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    27 mins
  • Bruins Mailbag: Should Pastrnak Sit, Is Tocchet a Bad Fit & Have Past #7 Picks Hit?
    May 9 2025

    In this episode of Locked On Boston Bruins, host Ian McLaren tackles pressing questions from fans. He discusses David Pastrnak's participation in the World Championships, weighing the benefits of representing his country against potential injury risks. McLaren also addresses rumors about Rick Tocchet as a potential head coach candidate, expressing reservations about his fit with the team's needs. The podcast concludes with an analysis of recent seventh overall draft picks, providing insight into the caliber of player the Bruins might secure with their newly acquired draft position. Throughout, McLaren offers expert commentary on team dynamics, coaching strategies, and draft expectations, delivering valuable insights for Bruins fans.


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    30 mins
  • NHL SQUAD SHOW: The NHL Playoffs have EVERYTHING; Draft Lottery Surprises EVERYONE
    May 8 2025

    Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Haley Taylor Simon (Locked On Blues) and Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night) are here to talk about the back to back Game 7 comebacks in Round 1 of the NHL playoffs, the Sam Bennett incident vs the Maple Leafs, the upcoming second round series’, and the shock that everyone had with the New York Islanders and Utah Mammoth winning the draft lotteries!


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    33 mins