James Hagens with David Pastrnak on the top line? Dean Letourneau at No. 2 RW? Assessing future lineup strengths and holes.

Lastly, there have been a handful of retirements so far this summer, and three former Bruins officially hung up their skates within the past week: Blake Wheeler, Riley Nash, and Jaroslav Halak.

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Pulse Picks Fluto Shinzawa’s smart story on the principles of being a “24-hour athlete” and how they can give a prospect an edge.

Fluto Shinzawa is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the Boston Bruins. He has covered the team since 2006, formerly as a staff writer for The Boston Globe.

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“Smith’s all-around upside as a defenseman makes him a valuable prospect with time to grow behind Hampus Lindholm, Nikita Zadorov and Mason Lohrei,” Fluto Shinzawa wrote.

The Athletic’s Fluto Shinzawa reported that Jay Leach is among the finalists for the position after his in-person interview at Warrior Ice Arena last week.

The Athletic’s Fluto Shinzawa reported last week that Washington Capitals’ Assistant Coach Mitch Love, and former Bruin Marco Sturm, the Head Coach of the Ontario Reign of the American Hockey ...

Jay Leach had an in-person interview at Warrior Ice Arena and is finalist for the position, a league source told The Athletic’s Fluto Shinzawa on Thursday.

Assistant coach Jay Leach, former Edmonton Oilers bench boss Jay Woodcroft, and current Providence Bruins head coach Ryan Mougenel remain top candidates as well according to The Athletic’s Fluto ...