We're counting down the hours to the Boston Bruins opener, analyzing and dissecting the teams final preparations before the 2021-2022 season. Charlie McAvoy on the cusp on a big extension? Wags and Moore put on waivers! Studnicka drama, Lazar's replacement, the boys have some fun with some word association, and the return of PREDICTIONS. Also making a triumphant return -- something the Short Shift was founded on; RIVAL INTERVIEWS. On this episode we are joined by James Iacovone of the High & Wide Hockey Podcast covering the Philadelphia Flyers. Folks, it finally feels like hockey season. Season two. GET IN.