Welcome back to Bruins Beat! In this episode, Evan Marinofsky and Mark Divver discuss the new Boston Bruins that were taken in the 2024 NHL Draft. They spent a lot of time watching their first-round selection, Dean Letourneau, and they provide a full analysis on how he might fit on Boston’s roster.
They also credit a more underrated pick from the day, Elliott Groenewold, arguing he could be a solid player at the professional level.
Their conversation then pivots to the impending free agency window, as they make their arguments about who the Bruins should go after and what decisions they should make regarding some of the players they could retain.
0:00 – Intro
3:00 – Bruins’ 25th Pick Reaction
5:10 – Dean Letourneau’s Potential
7:02 – Uncertainty of Development
10:32 – Potential Impact of Letourneau
14:44 – Mid-round rankings
17:43 – Dealing for future
20:59 – Vinni Lettieri’s potential
22:38 – Free agency day
26:17 – Free agency begins
29:43 – Lindholm’s importance
31:19 – Bruins’ top need
37:09 – Playoffs discussion
39:27 – Free agency caution
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