The Skate Podcast
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The Skate Pod, Ep. 601: Could Mark Scheifele Be a Trade Target for Bruins?
The Skate Pod, Ep. 600: Would Bruins not naming a captain again be a mistake?
The Skate Pod, Ep. 599: Which Bruin is most likely to get traded before the season?
The Skate Pod, Ep. 598: Can McAvoy be a top-10 defenseman?
The Skate Pod, Ep. 597: Can Geekie Produce Away From Pastrnak? (Mailbag)
The Skate Pod, Ep. 596: Projecting Bruins Point Totals for 2026-27
The Skate Pod, Ep. 595: Will Poitras, Brunet get their 'runway' in NHL?
The Skate Pod, Ep. 594: Biggest unanswered questions for Bruins still
The Skate Pod, Ep. 593: How much pressure is on Bruins' young players this season?
The Skate Pod, Ep. 592: How confident are you in Bruins' current roster?
The Skate Pod, Ep. 591: What to Make of Bruins' Front Office Changes
The Skate Pod, Ep. 590 (Mailbag) : What should Bruins do with Lohrei, Zacha?
The Skate Pod, Ep. 589: How Patient Will Pastrnak Be With Bruins?
The Skate Pod, Ep. 588: Why Didn't Bruins Offer-Sheet Leo Carlsson?
The Skate Pod, Ep. 587: Did Bruins Get Better On Day 1 Of Free Agency?
The Skate Pod, Ep. 586: Lysell Trade, Draft Reaction, Development Camp Day 1
The Skate Pod, Ep. 585: Why Bruins Went Big For JJ Peterka
The Skate Pod, Ep. 584: Will Bruins Make A Big Move This Offseason?
The Skate Pod, Ep. 583: Brady Tkachuk trade; Our Bruins mock offseason
The Skate Pod, Ep. 582: Bruins Draft Preview with FloHockey's Chris Peters
The Skate Pod, Ep. 581: Have Bruins mismanaged goalie prospects?
The Skate Pod, Ep. 580: How can Bruins upgrade defense?
The Skate Pod, Ep. 579: Should Bruins be aggressive for Dylan Larkin?
The Skate Pod, Ep. 578: Would Bruins Consider Trading McAvoy? (Mailbag)
The Skate Pod, Ep. 577: Can Bruins trade into top 10?
The Skate Pod, Ep. 576: Are any Bruins prospects untouchable?
The Skate Pod, Ep. 575: Should Hagens start at center next season?
The Skate Pod, Ep. 574: Are Bruins struggling to optimize prospects?
The Skate Pod, Ep. 573: How aggressive should Bruins be in free agency?
The Skate Pod, Ep. 572: Would Bruins consider trading Geekie? (Mailbag)
The Skate Pod, Ep. 571: Will Don Sweeney get bold this offseason?
The Skate Pod, Ep. 570: How do Bruins add more talent?
The Skate Pod, Ep. 569: Disaster strikes for Bruins in draft lottery
The Skate Pod, Ep. 568: Breakup day developments on captains, injuries and contracts
The Skate Pod, Ep. 567: What's next for Bruins after first-round exit?
The Skate Pod, Ep. 566: Pastrnak steps up in Bruins' overtime win
The Skate Pod, Ep. 565: Bruins no-show in historically bad playoff loss
The Skate Pod, Ep. 564: Bruins need more from top players in Game 4
The Skate Pod, Ep. 563: Bruins land counter punch in Buffalo
The Skate Pod, Ep. 562: What went wrong for Bruins in Game 1?
The Skate Pod, Ep. 561: What advantages do Bruins have over Buffalo?
The Skate Pod, Ep. 560: Bruins enter playoffs on a high note
The Skate Pod, Ep. 559: James Hagens impresses in debut, Bruins clinch playoff spot
The Skate Pod, Ep. 558: What to expect from James Hagens (Mailbag)
We discuss James Hagens' first practice with the Bruins, and his comments to media after. Then we dive into the mailbag to answer questions about Hagens, other Bruins prospects, the power play, the futures of Elias Lindholm and Viktor Arvidsson, and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] your questions in the comments and we will answer as many as we can!Jump to:00:00 - Opening shifts: Takeaways from Hagens' first practice10:20 - Update on playoff picture, clinching scenarios13:50 - When and where will Hagens play?29:50 - Mailbag! What if Hagens isn't the answer right now?43:35 - How did Bruins prospect rankings change this season?50:55 - How can Bruins fix their power play?58:55 - Could B's trade Elias Lindholm after season?1:08:10 - What if Marchand was still here?1:15:00 - Who could B's draft with Toronto's pick?
The Skate Pod, Ep. 557: The James Hagens Era begins!
Emergency pod! We react to the breaking news that the Boston Bruins have signed top prospect James Hagens to his entry-level contract. Where does Hagens fit in? What will he bring to the Bruins? How much can he help for the playoffs?Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected]
The Skate Pod, Ep. 556: What's gone wrong for Bruins in losing streak
Discussing the Bruins' four-game losing streak on the road, goaltending and implications for the playoffs. Plus, we get into some of the weird moments and key takeaways from the Bruins' overtime loss to Carolina. And, of course, more talk about calling up James Hagens.Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected]
The Skate Pod, Ep. 555: Could Hagens be the SPARK the Bruins need?
Discussing the Bruins' three-game losing streak and their issues with finding scoring in that stretch. Could Hagens provide a spark to get Bruins out of their funk? Plus, thoughts on Pastrnak, Geekie and McAvoy in the Bruins loss to the Flyers.Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at [email protected]
The Skate Pod, Ep. 554: Is Hagens closer to call-up after Florida loss?
Marco Sturm says Bruins played down to Panthers. Did Riechel leave the door open for Hagens with his performance against Florida? Is it time to get Jordan Harris back in the lineup? Why isn't Sturm higher in the Jack Adams race?Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected]
The Skate Pod, Ep. 553: Can the Bruins go on a deep playoff run?
We break down the Bruins' 6-3 win over Dallas, their fourth straight win and another victory over a top team. Is this team capable of going on a deep playoff run? Plus, some developing thoughts on James Hagens' potential timeline for getting to the NHL.Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at [email protected] Jump to:03:50 - Khusy Gang minute06:40 - Drake Maye talk(?)09:20 - Bruins have a 98% chance to make the playoffs13:50 - Can the B's go on a deep playoff run?22:00 - Why we might not see Hagens in Boston this season41:40 - All-time favorite goal celebrations45:25 - Why isn't Sturm getting any Jack Adams love?
The Skate Pod, Ep. 552: Bruins' MASSIVE comeback win in Columbus
Discussing the Bruins' wins over Minnesota and Columbus and what their current odds are to make the playoffs. We catch up with James Hagens after three games with Providence. Are the current Bruins' lines locked? And, the Bruins sign more players after the college season but not the ones we expected.Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at [email protected]