The Skate Podcast

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

Ep 265, pt 2: We answer your mailbag questions about Brad Marchand, Milan Lucic and Matt Poitras. 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 3: We go through the list of Bruins' pending free agents and why it looks like some of them will likely be done in Boston after 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

We discuss the key contributors in the Bruins' overtime win in St. Louis. Analyzing Jeremy Swayman's comments about being an All-Star and arbitration fears. Is the NHL officiating system failing its refs? 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 263, pt 1: Why are the Bruins so bad in 3-on-3 overtime and what can they do to fix it? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 263, pt 2: We update the injuries to Linus Ullmark, Matt Poitras and Brandon Carlo. 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 263, pt 3: We analyze which Bruins have had a good week and who has been quiet. Has Jesper Boqvist's recent play jumped him up the Bruins' forward depth chart? 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' string of losses in extra time. Positive news about Linus Ullmark's injury. In our 'Who's Up, Who's Down?' segment we categorize the recent play of David Pastrnak, Jesper Boqvist, James van Riemsdyk, and Parker Wotherspoon. 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 go through three injuries to key Bruins' players in the last two games, what their current status is and who could potentially take their place. 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 talk to the head of Elite Prospects Peter Sibner about Bruins' prospects, the Cutter Guathier drama and if Macklin Celebrini should still be projected as the #1 pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. 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

The latest on the injuries to Linus Ullmark, Matt Poitras and Brandon Carlo and who could be called up to help. We talk to the head of Elite Prospects Peter Sibner about Bruins' prospects, the Cutter Guathier drama and if Macklin Celebrini should still be projected as the #1 pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. 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 261, pt 1: We discuss the continued growth of Trent Frederic and his projection for the rest of the season. What the number say about Morgan Geekie's season so far. 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 261, pt 2: Is Shattenkirk a better QB of the Bruins' top powerplay unit than Charlie McAvoy? Going over the Bruins' healthy scratches, who was sent to Providence and who was called up this week. 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 261, pt 3: Looking at Matt Poitras contributions against Tampa Bay and where he fits into the Bruins' lineup now that he's back from World Juniors. 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