Before the season opener, Chris and Gayle discuss the recent news that Zdeno Chara’s number 33 will be retired this season. After that, they dive into the final cuts that were made and what the opening roster and lineup are set to be. They discuss what is next for the players who were cut and why no one was picked up off the waiver wire.

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Check out the full episode from Wednesday’s season opener. Chris and Gayle start you off with an episode of What's Bruin discussing Zdeno Chara’s number getting retired later this season. They also discuss the players who were placed on waivers as final cuts were made to ensure the roster cap compliance.

In this unedited version of the episode, the conversation continues through the Bruins’ season-opening game. Kenny Kaminsky later joins Chris and Gayle as the Bruins defeated the Capitals 3-1.

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As the preseason begins to wind down, some cuts have been made. However, there are plenty more roster decisions to be made. Chris and Gayle discuss their lineup options, as well as which surprise players haven’t performed well enough to make the roster.

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As the Bruins have started their preseason games, Chris and Gayle discussed which young players were standing out and giving themself a chance to make the roster. They also discussed how John Beecher fits into the lineup, what he does well, and they dive into Dom Tiano's lineup and salary cap.

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Players have officially reported for training camp. David Pastrnak is starting the season with an injury, and we've heard from Don Sweeney and Marco Sturm. Chris and Gayle review all of this and more.

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The roster for Rookie Camp and the prospect challenge in Buffalo has been set. Chris and Gayle return to their weekly show as the Boston Bruins prepare for the start of the preseason.

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Kenny Kaminsky joins Chris and Gayle as they discuss the potential look and results for the Boston Bruins. They look at how this team is constructed, who has a chance to make the roster, and what the lineup might look like when the team breaks camp.

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Chris and Gayle turn the page to the 2025-26 season for the Boston Bruins. On this episode, they touch on James Hagens' return to BC, the Bruins going without a Captain to start the year, and what prospect Cole Spicer's future with the organization could look like.

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