The Skate Podcast

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

Skate Pod hosts Bridgette Proulx and Scott McLaughlin are joined by former Bruins’ goalie Andrew Raycroft to discuss the Bruins' trade-deadline acquisitions, the rumored veto of a trade by Linus Ullmark and where this leaves the Bruins in the playoff landscape. 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' trades for Pat Maroon and Andrew Peeke, the reports that Linus Ullmark blocked a trade, and the Bruins' 4-1 win over Toronto on Thursday. 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 Oilers, Swayman contract extension talks and another round of trade rumors connecting Elias Lindholm to Boston. 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

(Sunday Skate Edition) Skate Pod hosts Bridgette Proulx and Scott McLaughlin are joined by former Bruins’ goalie Andrew "Razor" Raycroft to discuss another concerning performance by Boston against the Islanders. What's the reason the Bruins have been flat lately? Is trading Linus Ullmark the only option the Bruins have to pull off a big move? 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' win over Las Vegas, who's up and who's down for this week and what the goalie trade market says about Linus Ullmark's value this trade deadline. Are Lohrei or Poitras untouchable in a trade? Reflecting on Montgomery's 100 games with Boston. 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

What's it going to take to spark the Bruins in the right direction? How much is goaltending to blame for the Bruins' blown leads? Reasons the Bruins power play shake ups aren't working. Could the Bruins get Jake Guentzel in a trade with Pittsburgh? 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 281, pt 1: Scott is starting to lose hope on the Bruins' playoff chances. Is Don Sweeney more likely to go all in or decide not to invest in this Bruins' team at the trad deadline? 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 281, pt 2: Has the Bruins' goaltending shown a concerning drop off? What are the implications of Derek Forbort missing a team meeting? Why the most recent Bruins' power-play units aren't working. 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 281, pt 3: We give our favorite targets for an all-in Bruins' trade deadline. Plus, it's time for a Skate Pod road trip!! 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' road trip to Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver. Are there any fatal flaws that will doom the Bruins in the 2024 playoffs? Is now the time to trade Linus Ullmark? Plus, Razor gives his thoughts on the Bruins' most recent call-ups: Lohrei, Brazeau and Richard. 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 which Bruins' defenseman have stepped up in the absence of Lindholm and Grzelcyk. Is Mason Lohrei here to stay this time? Assessing the contributions of the Bruins' "late bloomer" call-ups including Brazeau. Plus, Scott's 10 options the Bruins could target in a trade for a defenseman. 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 278, pt 1: Discussing the Bruins-Stars' game including: Marchand's 1,000 games celebration, Bruins' fourth-line success, Brazeau, Forbort and the injury to Hampus Lindholm. 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 278, pt 2: Can Brazeau and Richard stick in the Bruins' fourth line? Who else could help the Bruins have a more productive bottom six? 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 278, pt 3: We go through the flaws and strengths the Bruins showed in their up-and-down homestand. Does Boston still look like the top team in the East? 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 analyze the Bruins' seven-game homestand after its conclusion on Monday vs Dallas. Discussing the Bruins' latest call ups of Brazeau, Richard and Lohrei, and the new dynamics on the fourth line. 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

It's our first episode of Sunday Skate with Skate Pod hosts Scott McLaughlin and Bridgette Proulx as well as former Bruins' goalie Andrew Raycroft! Razor explains why the sky isn't falling for the Bruins, his thoughts on Derek Forbort's play and the Bruins' lackluster homestand. Today's topics include: Marchand's 1,000th game, the Bruins' not closing out games, Milan Lucic's status change, trade deadline targets and ranking the level of concern with the Bruins' special teams. Listen every Sunday Morning 9am-11am on WEEI and call in to get your questions answered! 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

Discussing the Bruins' effort in their loss to the Kraken, the DeBrusk-Zacha-Pastrnak line and what positives there are to take from Thursday's game. Plus, more trade rumor discussions that involve Jakub Lauko and Jake DeBrusk. 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

Discussing Marchand's 1000th game, the Bruins' power-play struggles and their bounce back vs Tampa Bay. We share the answers from our poll question "which Bruins' player would you most like to see called up for a chance before the trade deadline?" 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

Going through the Grzelcyk spear and lack of energy in the Bruins' loss to the Capitals. Do the Bruins have enough fight in them to survive tough playoff matchups? Is now the right time to call up Lysell, Merkulov or Beecher? 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 274, pt 1: Discussing Grzelcyk's ejection and whether the Bruins deserved to be booed by the home crowd against the Capitals. 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 274, pt 2: Do the Bruins have enough fight in them to survive tough playoff matchups? 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 274, pt 3: Will the Bruins' recent poor play spark call-ups? Are any of the Bruins internal options to improve their bottom six good enough for a Stanley Cup Championship 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' bounce-back performance vs Vancouver. How Matt Poitras's season-ending shoulder surgery can affect the Bruins' call-ups and trade deadline. Plus, who's up and who's down including the latest assessment of Charlie Coyle and Bruins' goaltenders. 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

Ep 272, pt 1: Discussing the Bruins' loss to the Flames, what we noticed about their different line combinations and where Matt Poitras should slot in after his injury. 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 272, pt 2: We discuss the state of the Bruins' D-group, what they should do to improve their depth at defense at the trade deadline and Mason Lohrei's injury in Providence. 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 272, pt 3: We discuss the news that the NHL will allow players to return for the 2026 Olympics and 2025 "Four Nations Face-off." Plus, what Gary Bettman said about the potential for the next expansion/relocation 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

What went wrong in the Bruins' lackluster effort against Calgary. Are the Bruins better with the lines they had before the All-Star break? Where Poitras should slot in after recovering from his injury. Plus, thoughts on the NHL Olympic announcement and most recent expansion rumors. 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 271, pt 1: Taking a look at two players from the Minnesota Wild that would be good trade targets for the Bruins without having to spend a lot. 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 271, pt 2: We look at the external and internal options for the Bruins to put together a Stanley-Cup-winning caliber fourth line. 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 271, pt 3: What will happen with Matt Poitras in the second half of the season? Why we hate a recent trade option for Bruins to add Elias Lindholm. 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 answer this weeks' mailbag questions about several potential trade options for the Bruins, if Johnny Beecher should be brought back up and what will happen with Matt Poitras in the second half of the 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 270, pt 1: We go through the Bruins biggest surprises of the first half of the season including what they've gotten out of their off-season signings and other players who have taken on bigger roles. 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 270, pt 2: Assessing what the Bruins' center group has been able to do without Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci. Plus, the differences in Jim Montgomery's coaching style this season compared to last year when the team was more dominant. 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