The Skate Podcast

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

We go through some Bruins players who had big Game 5 performances to help Boston send the series to Game 6. Discussing the Bruins line combinations that worked as well as some D-pair shuffling. Plus, Brad Marchand's likeliness of playing in Game 6. 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 317, pt 1: Discussing the implications of the NHL's blown goalie interference call and some of the fall out after the game. What else went wrong for Boston in Game 4 that was in their control? 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: What the Pathers have done better than the Bruins this series. What can Boston do to avoid elimination 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 3: Discussing the three call ups the Bruins made before Game 5, what makes it hard to retaliate against the Panthers and what has gone wrong for Boston to end up on the verge of elimination. 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 a huge mistake in officiating in the Bruins' Game 4 loss to the Panthers that has them down in their series 3-1. What Jim Montgomery and Paul Maurice said after the game about the controversial goal. What has to go right for the Bruins to overcome a 3-1 series deficit? Plus, some Bruins' call-ups for Game 5. 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

Scott, Bridgette and Andrew Raycroft discuss Sam Bennett's sucker-punch on Brad Marchand, how the Bruins replace their captain with Marchand expected to miss at least Game 4, and whether there will be any retaliation. 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' inability to bounce back in Game 3, what went wrong and which players underperformed. Would a goalie change give the Bruins a fresh outlook? Plus, thoughts on the NHL "scrutinizing" the Bruins-Panthers series, some tough calls by the refs and the health of Brad Marchand. 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 314, pt 1: Discussing issues with the Bruins that have been self inflicted, including some key mistakes from Charlie McAvoy. Plus, thoughts on Swayman getting pulled, Pasta's fight and the Bruins' fatigue level. 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 314, pt 2: Discussing the crazy finish to Game 2 of the Bruins-Panthers series, the reaction to the Pasta-Tkachuk fight and whether or not there is more retaliation to come. 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 314, pt 3: Where the Bruins stand on special teams against the Pathers, potential changes to the power play and Forbort's role on the PK since his return. Plus, going through the potential lineup changes available to the Bruins for Game 3 with Heinen and Peeke on track to make a return in Round 2. 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 nastiness between Florida and Boston in Game 2 that culminated in an unlikely fight between David Pastrnak and Matthew Tkachuk. The self-inflicted wounds and potential fatigue from the Bruins. Plus, a look ahead to what being pulled in Game 2 means for Jeremy Swayman and Linus Ullmark. 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

Discussing what the Bruins did better than the Panthers in Game 1, the emergence of Mason Lohrei and the role new players have played this playoffs. We go through Jeremy Swayman's historic numbers. Plus, thoughts on Montgomery's timeout call, Derek Forbort, and the Bruins underdog mentality. 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 improvements the Bruins need to make in their Round 2 series against the Panthers to avoid being eliminated by them again this year. We give our Bruins-Panthers series predictions, x-factors and Game 1 starter in net. 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

Discussing the Bruins' Game 7 win, Jeremy Swayman's role in beating the Leafs and looking ahead to the series 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

Discussing the Bruins' Game 6 loss in Toronto, blowing another 3-1 series lead and the legacy of this Bruins' core if they lose the series. How much blame goes on Boston's top players not performing in the last two games? What needs to happen for the Bruins to avoid the same fate as last year? How likely is it that Jim Montgomery gets fired if the Bruins drop Game 7? 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

Which Bruins' players didn't show up in Game 5, what's up with the Bruins' home struggles and why did the Bruins lack effort in a close-out game? Plus, has the goalie decision become more complicated again? And, which lineup changes hurt the Bruins in Game 5 that need to be avoided in Game 6? 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

Comparing the performances of key players from Toronto and Boston across each position. Would a Round 1 loss to the Bruins be enough to break up Toronto's 'Core Four?' Discussing the Bruins' keys to closing out the series by learning from last year's mistakes. 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

Skate Pod hosts Bridgette Proulx and Scott McLaughlin are joined by former Bruins goalie Andrew Raycroft to discuss the Bruins back-to-back road wins over the Leafs, where the series stands and who have been the key forces in the Bruins' wins. Plus, looking ahead to Game 5 and how the Bruins can close out the series. 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 306, pt 1: Discussing the Bruins' Game 3 win over Toronto. Did Bruins' lineup changes work? Was that the Bruins "A" game? Why has Pasta gone quiet? 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 306, pt 2: Thoughts on the changes Montgomery made to the forward lines and D pairs. Assessing Lohrei, Wotherspoon and JVR's first playoff performances and if they will be back for Game 4. 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 306, pt 3: Was Swayman or Marchand the best player in Game 3? What the goalie rotation has shown us so far and should it be used going forward? 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' Game 3 win in Toronto, how Swayman performed and what we thought of Montgomery's new line combinations. Should JVR and Lohrei stay in for Game 4? Was Marchand or Swayman the best player in Game 3? 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

Discussing the Bruins' loss to the Leafs in Game 2, Auston Matthews' elevated play and the injury to Andrew Peeke. Thoughts on Linus Ullmark's Game 2 performance and where the Bruins go from here in net. Plus, we discuss the availability of Forbort, Lohrei and Nylander for Game 3. 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

Bonus coverage of the Bruins' Game 1 win over the Leafs. The latest from Sunday's media availability on Nylander, the goalie rotation and more. Plus, the goalie rotation talk is tearing us apart!! 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

Skate Pod hosts Bridgette Proulx and Scott McLaughlin are joined by former Bruins goalie Andrew Raycroft to discuss the Bruins' Game 1 win over the Maple Leafs. Did Swayman's play force Montgomery's hand to play him in Game 2? Analyzing the play of Maroon, DeBrusk, Carlo and more. What can we expect to see from the Leafs in Game 2? 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 302, pt 1: Updates on Bruins health heading into the playoffs. Who is best player in Bruins-Leafs series? How to slow down Auston Matthews. 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 302, pt 2: Discussing some keys for Bruins' defense in their series with the Leafs, the Round 1 goalie matchup and the most likely Game 1 starting lineup. 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

Potential 'dark horses' for the Bruins in their series with Toronto, our official series predictions and what we expect from Bruins goaltending. Plus, we reflect on the retirement of Jack Edwards. 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 have an extra-long Skate Pod this week to take an in-depth look at the Bruins-Leafs' Round 1 matchup. Going through the keys to beat the Leafs, potential Bruins 'x-factors' and our series predictions. Plus, thoughts on goaltending in the playoffs, the Bruins' health entering the series and the retirement of Jack Edwards. 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

Skate Pod hosts Bridgette Proulx and Scott McLaughlin are joined by former Bruins goalie Andrew Raycroft to discuss the Bruins win over the Penguins, where it leaves them in the playoff picture and what final adjustments they need before the first round. Plus, assessing Pat Maroon's first game as a Bruins, where Mason Lohrei fits in in the playoffs and some Frozen Four thoughts. 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

(Mailbag episode) Scott updates several key pieces of news from Bruins' practice on Friday morning. We answer your Bruins' questions ahead of the last three games of the regular season. 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

We discuss the Bruins' loss to the Hurricanes, what the Game 1 playoff lineup is shaping up to be and which goalie has an advantage to start the Bruins' first-round playoff series. (39:30) We are joined by Bruins' defenseman Matt Grzelcyk to discuss how he feels heading into the playoffs. Plus, should Scott adopt Pumbaa the warthog? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at [email protected] | Watch on YouTube 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

Skate Pod hosts Bridgette Proulx and Scott McLaughlin are joined by former Bruins goalie Andrew Raycroft to discuss what's going right for the Bruins on their win streak, the goalie rotation and most likely playoff opponents. 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