Mailbag: Trent Whitfield As The P-Bruins Coach, Matt Poitras Situation

Haggs goes solo for a mailbag edition of Pucks with Haggs, tackling the biggest questions heading into Bruins training camp. Who's getting the Providence Bruins head coaching job — and why Trent Whitfield is the overwhelming favorite? What does Matt Poitras' unsigned status mean? Then it's a deep dive into the young forward group, which prospects are actually ready to push for NHL time, and which ones need another year in Providence. Plus: realistic win total expectations for next season, the Shane Wright trade rumor, best Atlantic Division offseason, and a projected opening night lineup to close it out. 0:00 – Intro 3:55 – Matt Poitras still unsigned + roster bubble players 7:25 – Mailbag Q&A begins: overabundance of young forwards? 13:13 – Can the young core break through this year? 20:01 – PrizePicks 22:20 – Top six candidates beyond Pastrnak 25:04 – Realistic win total and playoff expectations 29:47 – Shane Wright trade talk 37:36 – Atlantic Division: who had the best offseason? 42:06 – Projected opening night lineup 44:08 – Outro Bruins on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 instantly in lineups when you play your first $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices