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Boston Bruins gear up for a playoff push: who should they target at the trade deadline to strengthen their roster? Ian McLaren breaks down five key trade targets, including Rasmus Andersson, Matias Maccelli, and Alex Tuch, exploring how each could address critical needs like right-shot defense and top-six scoring depth. Hear the latest analysis on Casey Mittelstadt’s emergence, Fraser Minten’s role, and the contributions of prospects Fabian Lysell and Matt Poitras as Boston balances present ambitions with future potential. Power rankings heat up in the Atlantic Division as the Bruins jockey with the Tampa Bay Lightning, Detroit Red Wings, and Montreal Canadiens in a razor-tight race. Ian McLaren previews the crucial five-game homestand, breaks down matchups against the Utah Mammoth, and offers sharp insights on Boston’s special teams, goal differential, and goaltending strategy. Can the Bruins seize this opportunity and become true contenders? Episode Timestamps & Topics 0:00 - Bruins Trade Targets Discussion Boston Bruins' recent sell-off; the team's playoff contention; Ian McLaren breaks down five top trade targets to strengthen the roster now and for the future. 14:40 - Atlantic Division Power Rankings Analysis of the current standings; Bruins' competitive position; goal differential insights and playoff race implications. 22:58 - Game Preview: Bruins vs Utah Mammoth Detailed pre-game breakdown; strengths and weaknesses of both teams; matchups, special teams, and strategies for the Bruins to secure a win. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/lockedon right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. Monarch Take control of your finances with Monarch. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at https://monarch.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. So if you want to be right in the middle of the action this season, visit FanDuel.com and place your NFL live bets all season long. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.