Chris Pronger on the Bruins’ Direction, Toews’ Reality, and the Skinner Deal

Chris Pronger joins John Shannon and Daren Millard on 100% Hockey to break down which teams are starting to separate themselves from the NHL’s crowded middle — and why. Pronger looks at the Boston Bruins, explaining how leaning into the identity Marco Sturm is trying to establish has given them clarity, and compares that approach to Colorado and Dallas, two division rivals built very differently but with similar playoff expectations. Chris shares what he believes truly translates when the games tighten up in the postseason.

The conversation also turns to the ongoing Jonathan Toews discussion, with Pronger offering perspective on how difficult it can be for a player of Toews’ age and medical history to step back into the league at full speed. The episode takes a timely turn when news breaks mid-interview of the Edmonton Oilers trading Stuart Skinner to Pittsburgh, prompting Pronger to assess the move in real time and explain how — if at all — it helps both teams moving forward.