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NHL SQUAD SHOW: Aaron Ekblad suspended, Marchand to Florida, and who gets the western wildcard spots

03/12/25 • 31 min

Locked On Bruins - Daily Podcast On The Boston Bruins

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings), Tom Callahan (Locked On Utah HC) and Jess Belmosto (Locked On Flames are talking about Aaron Ekblad’s 20 game suspension for breaking thee NHL’s rules on performance enhancing drugs, the whirlwind of the trade deadline including Mikko Rantanen to Dallas and Brad Marchand to Florida, and how the Western conference wildcard race is starting to get exciting!

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In this episode of Locked On Bruins, host Ian McLaren dissects the Boston Bruins' thrilling comeback victory over the Florida Panthers. He highlights key moments, including David Pastrnak's power play goal and Nikita Zadorov's fight with Sam Bennett. McLaren explores the team's resilience post-trade deadline, praising newcomers like Casey Mittelstadt and Henry Jokiharju. He analyzes the Bruins' playoff chances, acknowledging the slim odds but celebrating the team's fighting spirit. The podcast also touches on Brad Marchand's return to Boston as a Panther, discussing his media availability and potential future with the Bruins. McLaren concludes by examining Don Sweeney's recent trades and their positive impact on the team's performance and energy.

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