The Skate Podcast

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

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