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Billy Jaffe and Andrew Raycroft react to the flat 4-1 loss in St. Louis, James Hagens' hot start and Casey Mittelstadt's trade value, then set the lines they expect for today's 1 p.m. game against Chicago. Plus your calls and Nikita Kucherov's trade request out of Tampa. 0:00 Marco Sturm unhappy after St. Louis; the Bruins need a bounce back 8:59 Maria's call: can fans question the roster? 17:09 James Hagens' goal and his strong start 22:55 Casey Mittelstadt's trade value 30:47 Lines vs. Chicago: Geekie with Pastrnak? 36:59 Calls on Tyler Bertuzzi and Kucherov 43:11 Kucherov wants out of Tampa

That's now two straight road losses for the Bruins, and talk of reinforcements, even on the trade market, has already started.

The Bruins get swept on their road trip with a loss in St. Louis, and Rich ranks Marco Sturm second among Boston's coaches. Plus James Hagens is closing in on Patrice Bergeron territory.

Jones and Keefe weren't thrilled with how the Bruins played in St. Louis to finish a two-game road sweep, and debate how to split starts between Jeremy Swayman and Michael DiPietro.

Bruins legend Ray Bourque joins the show to break down what the Bruins need to improve after a rough few games, and how the game has changed since he played.

Judd Sirott breaks down what the Bruins learned from the loss in Carolina and why a win tonight in St. Louis would launch a home-heavy stretch. He also talks Jeremy Swayman's confidence in net and Charlie Jacobs taking over as Bruins governor.

Dan Bahl looks at how well the Bruins are playing, especially their young pairings, and wonders if some younger pieces may be floated in potential trades to get them closer to a Stanley Cup.

It was the defending Stanley Cup champs on the road for a relatively young Bruins team so they get the pass for last night's loss to the Hurricanes.

Rich, Ken and Ted break down the 2-1 loss to the Hurricanes, why the game wasn't as close as the score, and why they're loving Sturm's blunt postgame honesty.

Jones and Keefe discuss how the Bruins looked last night in Carolina facing off against the league's best competition in the Hurricanes. Did you see more positives or negatives from the B's in last night's loss, and does that change your expectations for the season?

For years the Bruins story was a playoff contender bounced in the first or second round, but the youth on the lines are changing how far they could go.

The Morning Bru co-host on Marco Sturm's structure and accountability, why sitting the kids late in Dallas made sense and what the Bruins have to handle against Carolina.

The Bruins are absolutely rolling to start the season. Jones and Keefe discuss the performance of the Jeremy Swayman/Michael DiPietro goalie tandem, the young players performing and more.

Boston doubled up the Sharks in 5-on-5 shot attempts but kept giving goals away on special teams. Then the guys dig into the rookies driving a 9-2-1 start.

Inside the numbers on depth scoring, spread-out ice time and Elias Lindholm leading the NHL in faceoff wins. Then why Winnipeg moved its goalie and what it means for Boston.

San Jose arrives on a two-game win streak with plenty of New England ties. Plus a caller who saw positives in the road loss to Dallas.

How a home-heavy schedule with no back-to-backs could split starts with Jeremy Swayman. Caller Paulie calls one young Bruin 'Mittelstadt on steroids.'

Jaffe and Razor explain how quicker play in the defensive zone is fueling the hot start and why the Nashville blowout was a statement.

Billy Jaffe and Andrew Raycroft break down Boston's 6-0 rout of Nashville, Michael DiPietro's first NHL shutout and the deal that sent Connor Hellebuyck to New Jersey for Dawson Mercer. Plus your calls ahead of tonight's game against San Jose.

Ray Bourque joins the show to talk about the Bruins' potential and the adjustments they're making on the ice. He also gives props to the goaltending and how it can be a game changer for the Bruins.

Judd Sirott joins the show with his thoughts on the Bruins' spectacular road trip, their spot atop the division and what he'd like to see going forward.

They Said It hears from Marco Sturm on what he learned about his team on the Bruins' road trip. The crew debates whether the Bruins need a center and whether Sturm is a better coach than Mazzulla.

Andrew Raycroft joins to explain why James Hagens sat late in Dallas and why Marco Sturm sitting Nikita Zadorov set the right tone. Plus what's wrong with the power play and why the Atlantic will still be a grind.

The Bruins are rolling to start the season, and it's the kids on their lines driving it, a far cry from the kind of offseason they had.

Sturm healthy-scratches Zadorov after an undisciplined game, and the Bruins win anyway. Fraser Minten, Matt Poitras and James Hagens are producing in bigger roles.

Today on Morning Bru with Jaffe & Razor: Breaking down the Bruins' road win in San Jose, a rookie's first NHL goal, and why this team feels different; plus longtime hockey broadcaster John Shannon joins for the final segment. Chapters: 0:00 Open; 12:03 San Jose win; 23:05 A first NHL goal; 34:13 John Shannon joins.

Bruins legend Ray Bourque joins the show. What he thinks the Bruins need to improve on, Pasta looking to pass more than shoot and a legendary Bruins team dinner story.

Judd Sirott joins the show. Why the Bruins have been so successful to start the season, the impact of Fraser Minten and more!

Raycroft on Fraser Minten moving up, six 20-goal scorers being attainable, and why Cam Neely and Don Sweeney care more than anyone, including a contrast to Craig Breslow's presser.

Charlie McAvoy returns from suspension as the Bruins wake up tied for first after three straight games with five-plus goals, and the guys debate whether this team is for real.

Jones and Keefe give an update on how they are feeling about the Bruins 7 games in. Some of the B's key acquisitions such as Fraser Minten have stepped up big. What is a realistic expectation for this Bruins team?

The Bruins got through McAvoy's six-game suspension at 4-2. Now Sturm's lines are working and a big Zacha contract decision is coming.

Bridgette Proulx joins in studio to assess the Bruins' start without Charlie McAvoy, the young core of Hagens, Minten and Peterka, and possible trade targets. She also says where she thinks they'll finish in a stacked Atlantic.

Coming out of Marco Sturm's comments on shaking up the lines, Jaffe and Razor explain why putting Elias Lindholm in charge of a line with rookie James Hagens could bring out the best in him. They also discuss where the fourth-line center spot stands.

Jaffe and Razor break down how the Bruins' penalty kill smothered Utah's high-powered power play, and why the balance on special teams matters. They also preview today's matinee against a desperate Flyers team still looking for its first win.

Today on Morning Bru with Jaffe & Razor: Utah thrashing makes B’s look more promising than they did early this week; HC Marco Sturm’s startling postgame proclamation; Pasta rapidly climbing the Bruins’ career leaderboards; Will the Bruins go 4-2 without Charlie McAvoy?

Pastrnak's two goals and two assists move him into a tie with Brad Marchand, plus Zdeno Chara's new role and whether those boos earlier in the week were earned.

The guys break down the win over the Mammoth, Sturm's line juggling, and why they'd rather have Pastrnak wearing the C than McAvoy.

The Bruins legend says Charlie McAvoy coming back slots everyone into better spots, wants more shots on the power play, and names Orr, Gretzky, Lemieux and Gordie Howe.

Raycroft says the goals will come for Pastrnak and Geekie, says Sturm's tinkering is normal, and defends how James Hagens owned his mistake.