🎙️ Karoline and Maria are back together to break down Boston’s first three preseason games, roster battles, and what feels different under Marco Sturm. From the lack of PTOs to rookie bubble watch, they cover it all — plus a deep dive on goalie Michael DiPietro’s comeback.

🚨 Training Camp Notes

* No PTOs this year → Boston keeping the focus in-house

* Lowest % of rookies promoted from Rookie Camp in years (41%)

* Bubble battles: Lysel, Poitras, Mellis, Minton, Bancroft, Harrison still fighting for jobs

* Camp feels more open — multiple forward spots up for grabs

📈 What Looks Different

* Faster zone exits and more third-period push in preseason games

* Resiliency: instead of folding, the Bruins kept competing when behind

* Multiple PP goals already (new PP coach from Dallas paying off?)

* Energy + motivation from last season’s failures fueling returners

📉 Questions & Concerns

* Matt Poitras: skill & IQ are there, but still too easily knocked off the puck

* Fabian Lysell: clock is ticking; still not standing out despite chances

* Who seizes open roster spots before final cuts?

🧠 Around the League

* Captains dropping early: Anders Lee (UBI), Jamie Benn (collapsed lung), Aleksander Barkov (ACL, season-threatening)

* New CBA cap rules mean Barkov’s injury creates tough LTIR decisions for Florida

💡 Spotlight: Michael DiPietro

* Acquired in the Studnicka trade, mishandled in Vancouver, stuck on taxi squad during COVID

* Rebuilt in Providence → now positioned as AHL starter with a path to NHL backup

* Could replace Korpisalo after this season, or be key trade value

💬 Quotes & Chaos

* “It better be goddamn different.”

* “Leap or get off the pot, Lysell.”

* “Good goaltending gets you there. Great goaltending wins the Cup.”

🔮 What’s Next

* Final preseason games vs. Flyers, Caps, Rangers → expect dress rehearsals

* Bubble players need to prove it now

* By next week, Boston’s opening roster for 2025–26 will be set

🐝 Next episode: Opening Night roster reactions and how Sturm sets the lines for Game 1.

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