The newest member of the Boston Bruins met with the media on Thursday and dropped an interesting nugget. Not only did captain Patrice Bergeron call him personally, but he also said he's looking forward to meeting at training camp. Plus, Zacha already has a home in the area with his fiancee, he's best buds with Jakub Zboril, and he's played with both David Pastrnak and Taylor Hall. Seems like he'll fit right in once a contract is signed. Who won't be fitting in is Dylan Strome, who signed with the Washington Capitals. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go tobuiltbar.comand use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.nethas you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before.BetOnline– Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney met with the media Wednesday evening to discuss the acquisition of Pavel Zacha, the club's five depth free-agent signings, and the latest on negotiations with Patrice Bergeron, David Krejci, and David Pastrnak. Host Ian McLaren discusses Zacha's upside and the need to add depth after losing several AHL players in free agency, as well as what's holding up the formal signings of the top two centers and the high-scoring winger. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go tobuiltbar.comand use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.nethas you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before.BetOnline– Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Boston Bruins made a trade prior the beginning of NHL free agency, acquiring Pavel Zacha from the New Jersey Devils for Erika Haula. They also added 5 depth players in AJ Greer, Dan Renoud, Connor Carrick, Keith Kinkaid, and Vinni Lettieri. What they have yet to do is announce the return of Patrice Bergeron or David Krejci. Don Sweeney still has some work to do! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jim Montgomery was introduced as the 29th head coach in Boston Bruins history on Monday. He's hoping to improve team scoring while making the Bruins very hard to play against. He's also very appreciative of the opportunity and excited to get going among the rabod fan base in Boston. CEO Charlie Jacobs believes a full rebuild would be a tough sell for the fans, and the plan is for the Bruins to be a cap team and compete for the Stanley Cup year in and year out. Whether that's realistic post-Patrice Bergeron remains to be seen, but it seems as though the captain and perhaps David Krejci will be back for at least one more season, delaying those touch choices. Don't expect the Bruins to be active in free agency beyond the two veteran centers and a David Pastrnak extension as the roster is pretty much set, barring any trades or buyouts. Host Ian McLaren breaks this all down on today's episode of Locked on Boston Bruins. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go tobuiltbar.comand use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.nethas you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before.BetOnline– Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
One of the biggest priorities for the Boston Bruins remains signing David Pastrnak to a contract extension. After the NHL Draft, Don Sweeney said he wants the winger to be a lifelong Bruin, and they will continue discussions towards that end this week. Host Ian McLaren discusses what that might cost, and you can expect Pastrnak to be among the NHL's highest paid players. Plus, updates on Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci, who needs to be qualified before the end of the work day, and a look ahead at development camp and free agency. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go tobuiltbar.comand use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.nethas you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before.BetOnline– Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Botson Bruins made six picks in the 2022 NHL Draft, adding three centers, two defensemen, and a goaltender to their prospects pool. Host ian McLaren discusses the 2nd round selection of Matt Poitras over some other center options. Poitras might not be the flashiest, but he's definitely a Bruins-type player with loads of upside. Plus, a quick look at Cole Spicer, Dans Locmelis, Frederic Brunet, Reid Dyck, and Jackson Edward. 2022 selections proved the Bruint reluctant to draft from the Canadian junior ranks. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go tobuiltbar.comand use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.nethas you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before.BetOnline– Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Boston Bruins GM Don Sweeney and team president Cam Neely are in Montreal for the 2022 NHL Draft. They spoke to the media on Wednesday and updated a bunch of Bruins-related topics, including: Patrice Bergeron's status, Jake DeBrusk rescinding his trade request, David Pastrnak's contract extension, a possible David Krejci comeback, and a desire to add a first-round pick. Host Ian McLaren breaks down what they had to say about all thos and more. Plus the NHL released the 2022-23 regular season schedule, and there's some dates you need to circle on the calendar. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go tobuiltbar.comand use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.nethas you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before.BetOnline– Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Boston Bruins are scheduled to make their first selection at the 2022 NHL Draft on Friday, 54th overall in the 2nd round. Host Ian McLaren takes a look at the best players selected by the Bruins in the second round, highlighted by 2003 and 2004 and the additions of Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci. There's also a couple more recent picks that have some promise. 2 multi-Stanley Cup winners were selected by other teams at 54 overall as well. Plus, a couple players the Bruins should have their eyes on now that they're clearly available - Colin White and Jesse Puljujarvi. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go tobuiltbar.comand use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.nethas you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before.BetOnline– Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Boston Bruins forward Jake DeBrusk has reportedly rescinded a trade request that was made public last November. It's unfair to say there's a straight line to be drawn between Bruce Cassidy being replaced and DeBrusk wanting to stay put, as the forward had a very successful second half of the season after being bumped to the first line. But DeBrusk does indeed feel more comfortable playing out his 2-year deal, although it should be noted there's no trade protection. Does this change Don Sweeney's offseason plans heading into this week's NHL Draft? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go tobuiltbar.comand use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.nethas you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before.BetOnline– Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's the conclusion of a look back at Don Sweeney's draft history, and Locked on Boston Bruins host Ian McLaren argues 2021 might be the GM's best haul. Sweeney bucked recent draft trends by selecting the best available players with the first couple picks, added some much needed center depth, and dipped his toes back in the Canadian Hockey League for the first time in a few years. It might be a couple years before Fabian Lysell and Brett Harrison play in Boston, but it was a good start to restocking the prospect pipeline. Plus, thoughts on Elliotte Friedman's thoughts on where the Bruins priorities lie heading into the 2022 draft, namely re-signing David Pastrnak. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go tobuiltbar.comand use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.nethas you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before.BetOnline– Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices