The Skate Podcast

Ep 332, pt 1: Is Trent Frederic set to take another step forward in his career, play higher in the lineup and take a role on the powerplay next season? Plus, our thoughts on the Bruins being underrated by national outlets and being one of the youngest teams in the league next season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 332, pt 2: Discussing the Bruins' youth movement that began last season and what it means for the future. Is it fair to criticize Don Sweeney for not trading Jake DeBrusk and Matt Grzelcyk before they left in free agency? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 332, pt 3: Discussing national rankings that have the Bruins outside the 10 best teams in the NHL next season. Could Marc McLaughlin end up in a bottom-six forward role this season? Answering a listener question on Mason Lohrei. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discussing recent national media rankings and betting odds that have the Bruins outside the top-10 teams in the league. Can Trent Frederic steal the second-line winger role and a spot on the Bruins' top power-play unit? We end with quick thoughts on Marc McLaughlin's extension and an out-of-the-box question about Mason Lohrei. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 331, pt 1: Are the Bruins better built to finish games? Which Bruins' prospects could fill roster holes this season? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 331, pt 2: Will the Bruins go away from McAvoy as PP1 QB? Do the Bruins need a better load management plan for key players next season? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 331, pt 3: We go through Nikita Zadorov's history in he NHL and how he ended up getting his biggest payday with the Bruins. Adressing a crazy trade rumor that involves Rangers captain Jacob Trouba and enforcer Matt Rempe. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Answering your mailbag questions, including: are the Bruins better built to finish games and have success in the playoffs with their new roster? Addressing the Trouba to Boston trade rumors. Plus, thoughts on Bruins youth, potential new additions and power-play personnel. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 330, pt 1: Opening thoughts on Zadorov's potential impact in Boston, Swayman's contract hold up and impressions of Letourneau and others at development camp. Plus, can Zadorov make teams fear the Bruins? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 330, pt 2: Discussing where the Bruins still have holes in their roster, internal options to fill them and positive signs Fabian Lysell could make a jump to the NHL soon. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 330, pt 3: Can Zadorov bring more out of McAvoy? Reasons for Swayman's contract hold up. Plus, benchmarks for Dean Letourneau's progression this year. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discussing Zadorov's press conference, on-ice presence and roster projection. Four current Bruins who could fill the vacant top-six winger role. Plus, an optimistic view of the progression Dean Letourneau can make this year. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 329, pt 1: We give Don Sweeney a grade for his free-agent additions of Nikita Zadorov and Elias Lindholm, what areas he missed out on and the Bruins' current cap situation. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 329, pt 2: We go through potential new lines and d-pairs for the Bruins after their new additions. Plus, we discuss the departure of DeBrusk, Grzelcyk and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 329, pt 3: Updates from day one of rookie development camp including the health of Matt Poitras and first impressions of Dean Letourneau. Plus, who the Bruins lost in their bottom six and how to replace them. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Grading Don Sweeney's moves on the first day of free agency, giving new lineup projections and analyzing where the Bruins stand after a lot of shake ups in the Eastern Conference. Plus, key takeaways from the first day of rookie development camp. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Going over what the Bruins did in the 2024 NHL Draft, what to expect from 1st round pick Dean Letourneau and why Boston traded Jakub Lauko. Plus, discussing some free agents that have been tied to the Bruins including the probability of landing Elias Lindholm or Nikita Zadorov. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 327, pt 1: We talk to Chris Peters about some intriguing center options for the Bruins that should be available at pick No. 25. Plus, Chris explains how hard it could be for Boston to trade their first round pick. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 327, pt 2: We look back at the Bruins' lasy first-round draft pick -- Fabian Lysell -- where he is in his development and whether or not he will ultimately be a bust. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 327, pt 3: What can Don Sweeney do in the upcoming weeks to make up the shortcomings of the Ullmark deal? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are joined by NHL draft specialist guest Chris Peters to discuss players the Bruins may look to target at pick No. 25. We discuss center options in the draft, players to stay away from and if Fabian Lysell is a bust. Have our opinions changed about the return for Linus Ullmark? Plus, new jersey designs are out which means it's time for another fashion segment! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 326, pt 1: Discussing the return the Bruins got in the Ullmark trade and what Boston would have to do with Korpisalo and their draft pick to make the trade worth it. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 326, pt 2: Discussing what the coming weeks could look like for the Bruins who are now armed with a first round draft pick and about $24 million in cap space. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 326, pt 3: Discussing Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final where Florida was able to win it all. McDavid's Conn Smythe win on a losing team. An early look at some draft picks the Bruins could nab at pick No. 25. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Going through each piece of the trade that sent Linus Ullmark to Ottawa and whether or not Boston lost the deal. Discussing the career of Joonas Korpisalo, his down year in Ottawa and what his cap hit means for spending power. Should the Bruins flip their acquired first-round pick or use it to draft a promising player of the future? Plus, thoughts on Florida winning the Stanley Cup and stories from Bridgette's vacation from Hell. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 325, pt 1: Discussing the latest reporting on what Carolina wants for Martin Necas. Plus, would Brock Nelson be a good center addition for Boston? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 325, pt 2: Discussing the Oilers-Panthers Stanley Cup Final series and what it means for the Bruins next year trying to prep for another run in with the Panthers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 325, pt 3: Reacting to news that TD Garden will host the championship game of the 2025 international "4 Nations" tournament. Plus, Brian is excited for some new Ducks' uniforms. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discussing news on Martin Necas's availability in Carolina, Florida dominating the Stanley Cup Final and if Brock Nelson could be an option for Boston at center. Plus, Brian leads another fashion segment and Bridgette makes an announcement. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 324, pt 1: What's the best way for the Bruins to get a No. 1 center this offseason? Weighing the options the Bruins have to trade Linus Ullmark to New Jersey or Carolina. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 324, pt 2: Would Bruins consider trading for center Jesperi Kotkaniemi? Discussing a trade that involves Linus Ullmark going to the Senators. Plus, other trade options. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 324, pt 3: Answering a few leftover mailbag questions about Swayman, Merkulov and trade options. Plus, a look into this year's Stanley Cup Final. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discussing the news on a potential new contract for Danton Heinen, Derek Forbort ready to test free agency and a potential move for Martin Necas within the week. Could the Bruins make a deal with the Devils that involved sending Linus Ullmark for the Devils' 10th-overall pick? Plus, we propose other trade options and answer a few more mailbag questions. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 323, pt 1: Pastrnak and Zacha's big World Championship win. Looking into Elias Lindholm, Matt Duchene and Chandler Stephenson and the drawbacks to worry about if they were to be added to the Bruins' top-6 forward group. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 323, pt 2: Thoughts on the Bruins going after Martin Necas from Carolina. Could the Bruins make a deal for Nazem Kadri? How realistic is it that the Bruins could sign Steven Stamkos? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 323, pt 3: Looking into some of the Bruins' top young forward prospects and where they fit in the Bruins organization this upcoming year. Answering a question about Sean Monahan as an option for Boston. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this mailbag episode we answer many questions about top-6 forward options that the Bruins could look into this offseason. Plus, answering questions on where Matt Poitras, Fabian Lysell and other Bruins' prospects currently stand heading into the 2024-25 season. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 322, pt 1: Discussing Don Sweeney's comments on DeBrusk, Coyle, Zacha and his vision for the Bruins' top six. Analyzing Sweeney's comments about being agressive this offseason. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 322, pt 2: Looking at some of the free agent options for the Bruins including Jonathan Marchessealt. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 322, pt 3: What would it take for the Bruins to trade for Leon Draisaitl as their No. 1 center? Discussing Sweeney's comments on Swayman's last contract. Thoughts on Eastern Conference Finals Game 1. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discussing the key statements made by Bruins management and ownership at their press conference on Wednesday. Did Don Sweeney hint that Jake DeBrusk and Linus Ullmark are gone this offseason? Does Sweeney have any excuse if he doesn't land a top-line scoring threat this offseason? Would Jonathan Marchesseault be a good fit in Boston? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We discuss the new information about injuries and contract talks for Bruins players. What Ullmark, DeBrusk, Grzelcyk and Maroon said about where they stand with the Bruins. Plus, thoughts on the final four teams left in the playoffs and other news from around the NHL. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the final Sunday Skate of the season, Bridgette, Scott and Razor discuss the Bruins' series loss to the Panthers, free agents they may lose and what upcoming moves the Bruins should be targeting in the summer. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 319, pt 1: Detailing Marchand's return to the lineup, his injury and some other injuries that were revealed after the Bruins Game 6 loss. Plus, did this Bruins team reach their ceiling for what personnel they had this season? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 319, pt 2: Discussing the futures of Swayman, Ullmark and three Bruins defensemen that are unrestricted free agents. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 319, pt 3: Discussing how Jake DeBrusk figures into the Bruins' plans for their future top-six forward group. Plus, are there any top-four defensemen the Bruins may be willing to trade to upgrade their team? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discussing the Bruins' season-ending loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 6, Marchand's return from injury and losing another lead at home. Thoughts on the future of the Bruins' current goalie duo. Did this Bruins' roster out-perform, reach its ceiling or fall short of their ceiling this year? Plus, which players have we seen play their last game in a Bruins' jersey? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 317, pt 1: Could the Bruins Game 5 win give Marchand a chance to return to the series in Game 6? Describing three key moments that McAvoy helped the Bruins in Game 5. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 317, pt 2: Swayman's role in the Bruins Game 5 win, breaking down another pivotal goalie interference review and Jim Montgomery's critique of diving in the game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 317, pt 3: Discussing which line combinations have worked with Marchand out of the lineup and what they should do with them if he returns for Game 6. Are we about to see a big shake up on the Bruins power play? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices