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On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Bruins first-round pick Dean Letourneau discuss his upbringing and how he became such a unique player. They also dive into what happened last season, and how Letourneau is mentally preparing himself for what's next — and the expectations that come with being a first-round pick.  0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 0:35 Golfing 2:30 Hockey/basketball background 6:20 Managing playing several sports growing up 7:30 Always tall? 8:33 Playing hockey at that size 9:53 When did hockey become serious? 11:16 Which players did Dean look up to? 12:27 When did college hockey become an option? 15:34 Decision to decommit from Northeastern and go to BC 18:19 PrizePicks 19:48 Experience being scouted 22:21 Experience getting drafted 24:59 Was BC always the plan for 2024/25? 26:22 Adjustments from prep to college hockey 28:11 Handling being lower on the lineup at BC 30:23 Staying patient in development path 31:47 Bonding Bruins prospects on the BC roster 32:33 What