The Skate Podcast

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

Ep 270, pt 3: Taking a look around the league to which teams are looking like they will be sellers at the trade deadline in just over a month. Plus, which players from those teams the Bruins would be interested in. 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 biggest surprises in the Bruins' first half of the season. Which Bruins are on pace for career-best seasons again this year. And what to expect for the Bruins from now until the trade deadline in March. 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' performance and issues with officiating for Boston against the Senators. Is Trent Frederic running away with the 7th player award? Who's up and who's down for the Bruins this week? 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 269, pt 1: We look back at the way Trent Frederic has adapted and grown into an impactful NHL contributor. 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 269, pt 2: The NHL needs to crack down on diving. Is Brad Marchand going to have his first 40-goal 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 269, pt 3: Who's Up, Who's Down featuring a look into the recent stats of Trent Frederic, Charlie Coyle, Matt Poitras and Kevin Shattenkirk. 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 and Scott react to the Bruins' 4-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets and discuss how the victory showed off their improvement over the last month. They also discuss Charlie Coyle's ascension to No. 1 center, Matt Poitras's first game playing wing, a new third line with an identity, and the state of the Eastern Conference. 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. 268, Part 1: We break down the play of Charlie Coyle as he continues to the rise to the challenge of being the Bruins' No. 1 center. 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. 268, Part 2: We take a look around the Eastern Conference and how the playoff race is shaping up. Plus, how we thought Matt Poitras looked on the wing. 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. 268, Part 3: We discuss the Bruins' defensive depth now that everyone's healthy and whether there will be some sort of rotation going forward. Plus, a look at the Bruins' improved 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

Brian and Scott (no Bridgette) react to the Bruins' 9-4 win over the Canadiens and discuss the suddenly red-hot Boston offense. They break down the Bruins' newfound offensive depth, the play of Jake DeBrusk, and Danton Heinen's first career hat trick. Plus, was sending Johnny Beecher and Mason Lohrei down to Providence the right move? 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. 267, Part 1: We discuss the Bruins' 9-4 win over the Canadiens and what's been going right offensively. 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. 267, Part 2: We discuss Danton Heinen's hat trick against the Canadiens and how important he's been to the Bruins 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. 267, Part 3: We discuss rookies Johnny Beecher and Mason Lohrei being sent to Providence in order to clear roster spots for Brandon Carlo and Derek Forbort. Were they the right choices to send down? 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 the Bruins' win over the Avs tells us about their ability to match up with the league's star power. Jake DeBrusk speaks about changes in his production. Does Parker Wotherspoon have a long term future 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

Brian, Bridgette and Scott take your mailbag questions pertaining to Jeremy Swayman's next contract, what's next for the Bruins and Milan Lucic and which of the Bruins' upcoming free agents are least likely to be with Boston at the start of next season. Plus, responding to the rumors of a Patrice Bergeron comeback. 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 265, pt 1: We react to the Bruins' win over the Devils, Swayman's postgame comments and the new rumor about Patrice Bergeron considering a comeback. 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