The Skate Podcast

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

We discuss the Bruins' improved ability to close out games as the season winds down. Who's up and who's down, including an assessment of the Zacha line, Lindholm-McAvoy pair, and Jake DeBrusk. 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' win over the Predators, the timeline for Patrick Maroon joining the team and the injury to Justin Brazeau early in Tuesday's game. Plus, thoughts on the playoff picture and how things are shaping up for the Bruins in the first round. 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' wins over Florida and Washington and their line shuffling throughout the week. Should the Lindholm-McAvoy pair stay together for the playoffs? What's next for Pat Maroon and JVR? We mix in some college hockey talk. 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 294, pt 1: What the Bruins' response against the Panthers says about their playoff hopes. What's going on with JVR? Did Ullmark or Swayman have a better game down in Florida? 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 294, pt 2: Discussing a potential rematch of the Bruins-Panthers series later in the playoffs, and what the Bruins can take away from their most recent matchup. What was the reason for the Bruins' new defensive pairs and did they work? 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 294, pt 3: Are there signs that the Bruins' coaching staff may over-react and over-shuffle personnel in the playoffs again? Plus, answering some college hockey questions including our NCAA Tournament predictions and what the future will hold for Gauthier, Leonard, Celebrini 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

Assessing the Bruins' Florida trip, their increased intensity vs the Panthers and what went wrong against the Lightning. What would a Bruins-Panthers series look like this year? Could too much line shuffling be an issue again for the Bruins in the playoffs? Plus, a quick dive into the NCAA Men's Hockey Tournament. 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

Our mailbag includes: What's next for Lysell after another bad injury? Could JVR be healthy scratched in the playoffs? Where should Lohrei play at even strength and on the powerplay? What should happen with the rotation if one goalie loses three games in the first round? 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' losses to the Rangers and the Flyers. What parts of the Bruins' game are still concerning heading into the final 10 games? Analyzing Jim Montgomery's pro-playoff rotation comments. 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

We discuss what went wrong in the Bruins loss to the Rangers. Is Ullmark winning the net for the Bruins' first round series? Thoughts on the sports talk radio narrative that Pastrnak is bad in the playoffs. 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

Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss the Bruins' win over Ottawa, including Pastrnak's great game, Brazeau's contributions on the power play and an uptick in play from some Boston blue liners. We debate whether the Bruins are ahead of other Eastern Conference contenders in terms of personnel on defense and in net. Plus, should the Bruins be getting more credit as a true contender around the NHL? 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 on Sunday Skate to discuss the Bruins' overtime win over Montreal and high-scoring regulation win vs the Flyers. We get further into the playoff goalie rotation talks. Thoughts on Beecher, Peeke, Maroon and other fourth line options for the Bruins to plug in during the playoffs. 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 everything that happened in Montreal, including whether Scott survived the beer tower at McLean's and the Bruins' overtime win against the Habs. We react to Montgomery's recent comments about potentially ending the goalie rotation. Plus, our impressions of Peeke, Beecher and DeBrusk vs Montreal. 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 287, pt 1: Why was the Brazeau goal called back? Was the Bruins' loss to St. Louis concerning? How can new addition Andrew Peeke help with some of the issues the Bruins' third d-pair is facing? 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 287, pt 2: What the Bruins need to work on to prepare for the 2024 playoffs in the final 15 games of the 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 287, pt 3: Minnesota pulling Marc-Andre Fleury with a tied game in OT leads to a discussion about some weird goalie-pulling rules you may not know about. Plus, we preview our trip to Montreal! 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 Blues, a tough night for the Bruins' third defense pairing and what Boston needs to straighten out for the final 15 games leading into the playoffs. 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