About this episode

The episode discusses David Pastrnak's potential patience with the Bruins' retooling process and answers listener questions about various players.

We wonder just how patient David Pastrnak will be with this Bruins retool. Would he be OK with missing the playoffs this season if young players show progress? Plus, we answer some mailbag questions about James Hagens, Matt Poitras and Frederic Brunet. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com  Jump to: 02:50 - Opening shifts: Boston Fleet moving to Agganis 09:35 - Daily Faceoff ranks Bruins' top 10 prospects 15:10 - How patient will Pastrnak be with Bruins' retool? 25:25 - Would naming Pastrnak captain keep him happy? 36:35 - Mailbag: Can Bruins keep pace in the Atlantic? 1:01:10 - Is Hagens a lock to start the year in Boston?

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