The Skate Podcast

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

Discussing the growth of Trent Frederic and success of Morgan Geekie on the first line. Analyzing Matt Poitras first performance after World Juniors. The latest Bruins' transaction and scratches. 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 260, pt 1: We go through the Bruins' loss to the Penguins, when the Bruins get Poitras back and what the Bruins might be missing defensively. 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 260, pt 2: Did the Bruins give Georgii Merkulov enough of a chance in Boston? Where will Matt Poitras slot in when he returns to the lineup 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 260, pt 3: Discussing the Bruins' deficiencies on defense and whether or not they have an internal solution. Plus, we cover David Pastrnak making an other All-Star Game and the new PWHL Boston team starting their 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

Discussing the defensive breakdowns in the Bruins' high-scoring loss to the Penguins. Will Matt Poitras play wing when he comes back? Plus thoughts on David Pastrnak making the All-Star Game and the first PWHL game 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

Ep 259, pt 1 - Discussing the Bruins top-six forward group and the contributions made by Marchand, Coyle and DeBrusk on the Bruins three-game win streak. 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 259, pt 2: We go through the recent contributions by Trent Frederic and where it ranks in his career. Plus, Assessing Georgii Merkulov through his first 2 games. Will Merkulov stick around when Matt Poitras returns? 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 259, pt 3: What we've seen from Matt Poitras in World Juniors. Has Lohrei solidified his role in the Bruins' 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

Discussing the Bruins' three-game win streak after break, the increased chemistry of the Marchand-Coyle-DeBrusk line and Trent Frederic's increasing confidence. 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 258, pt 1: Discussing the Bruins improvements in special teams since Christmas break and their bounce-back win over Buffalo. 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 258, pt 2: We discuss the performances of several Bruins' players, including three players who are trending up and three who are down since the break. What McAvoy's stats say about his effectiveness over the past 10 games. 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 258, pt 3: Discussing the call up of Georgii Merkulov and where he could fit into the Bruins' lineup Saturday. Checking in on how Matt Poitras is doing at 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

Discussing the improvements the Bruins made after Christmas break that lead to their win over Buffalo. Three players who are trending up and three who are down since the break. Updates on Matt Poitras and Georgii Merkulov. 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 257, pt 3: Will Matt Poitras load management schedule change after World Juniors? Answering some trade proposal questions involving DeBrusk, Grzelcyk and Ullmark. 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 257, pt 2: Will Georgii Merkulov get a chance with Boston this season? What's going on with Jake DeBrusk's slump and trade value? 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 257, pt 1: Answering questions concerning Matt Poitras going to World Juniors, including what could happen to his role when he comes back. 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 -- We answer questions about what could happen to Matt Poitras if Morgan Geekie performs well as third-line center. Could Georgii Merkulov be getting a call-up soon? Answering more trade proposal ideas involving DeBrusk, Grzelcyk and Ullmark. 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 256, pt 2: Analyzing the Bruins' difficulty at maintaining leads in the 3rd period. 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 256, pt 3: We debate whether Matt Poitras would have been better off staying with the Bruins rather than playing in 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

Ep 256, pt 1: Are the comments about Fabian Lysell made by Providence Bruins' Head Coach Ryan Mougenel cause for concern about his future in the NHL? 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 debate whether Matt Poitras should have stayed with the Bruins or went to play for Team Canada in the IIHF World Juniors. Analyzing the Bruins' difficulty at maintaining leads in the 3rd period. Are the comments about Fabian Lysell made by Providence Bruins' Head Coach Ryan Mougenel cause for concern about his future in the NHL? 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 255, pt 1: Discussing how the Bruins and Rangers have matched up this season, how Poitras looked in his return to the lineup and Frederic's contributions to Saturday's 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 255, pt 2: Analyzing the Bruins' performances against the Islanders and Rangers, Pastrnak's leadership role and some positive signs for 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

Ep 255, pt 3: Was the Pastrnak hit worth the ejection, Saturday's "Lunch Pail A.C." Era Night and the results of our Jake DeBrusk poll. 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' shootout win over the Islanders and overtime loss to the Rangers. Going through some of the Bruins' recent call-ups and send-downs this week. Thoughts on the Bruins' "Lunch Pail A.C." Era's Night. 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 254, pt 1: Revisiting the idea of trading Linus Ullmark and how possible it would be. 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 254, pt 2: We go through the performances of Morgan Geekie, Matt Poitras and Ian Mitchell and how they contributed in the Bruins overtime loss to the Devils. Plus, thoughts on the way Brad Marchand and Charlie Coyle have played together. 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 254, pt 3: Diving into the stats and analytics surrounding Matt Grzelcyk 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

Assessing the performances of Poitras, DeBrusk, Geekie and Grzelcyk in this weeks "who's up, who's down." Do Marchand and Coyle work well enough together? Revisiting the idea of trading Linus Ullmark and the obstacles to pulling it off. 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 253, pt 1: An update on the injuries to Charlie McAvoy and Pavel Zacha ahead of Wednesday's game vs the Devils. We cover the meeting Jim Montgomery had with Poitras including the optics surrounding the benching and meeting. 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 253, pt 2: We go through the main takeaways from Scott's feature about Matt Poitras and John Beecher moving in together. We answer mailbag questions about the futures of the two rookies and whether or not either could be sent down or elsewhere to develop. 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 253, pt 3: We answer a mailbag question about how the Bruins could add another top-6 winger before the trade deadline. Plus, we give our power rankings of the top-10 teams in the NHL right now. 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

Updates on the injuries to McAvoy and Zacha, and what lineup changes accompanied them. We answer your mailbag questions pertaining to the benching of Matt Poitras and his meeting with Jim Montgomery this week. 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

The latest on Pavel Zacha's injury. Was the benching of Matt Poitras in the 3rd period warranted? Who stepped up in the absence of Charlie McAvoy and Derek Forbort. 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 252, pt 1: Was Montgomery's benching of Matt Poitras necessary? What we know about the Pavel Zacha 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 252, pt 2: What's concerning about the benching of Matt Poitras in the B's win over the Coyotes. Who is the most likely fill-in for Pavel Zacha if he misses significant time? 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 252, pt 3: How Ian Mitchell and Mason Lohrei have performed filling in for injured Charlie McAvoy and Derek Forbort. Looking into some dirty plays and suspensions around the league this week and how it could affect the Bruins. 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