About this episode

The episode discusses potential trade targets for the Bruins, including Mark Scheifele, and touches on NHL expansion and Zdeno Chara's career.

We discuss Zdeno Chara's "Final Shift," the NHL likely expanding with another Texas team, and whether the Bruins could target any of the centers in NHL Network's list of the top 20 centers. Would Mark Scheifele make sense? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 11:55 - Pastrnak tried to recruit Bergeron for one more year 20:55 - How involved will Chara, Bergeron be going forward? 31:15 - More NHL expansion is coming soon 39:55 - NHL Network's list of top 20 centers right now 44:20 - Would Mark Scheifele make sense as a Bruins trade target? 55:00 - Are we getting any closer to an answer on Pavel Zacha?

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