The Skate Podcast

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

Discussing the Bruins' injury situation on defense, Matt Poitras being healthy scratched and who didn't contribute enough against Buffalo. Are the Bruins really as good as their record? Plus, the latest on Jeremy Swayman's absence. 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 answer your mailbag questions about Matt Poitras, Milan Lucic and more. Should the Bruins target Noah Hanifin? 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 250, pt 1: Looking into two players from the Calgary Flames the Bruins could target in a trade: Elias Lindholm and Noah Hanifin. How feasible it would be to add either player in terms of cap space and what Boston would have to give up. 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 250, pt 2: Does Johnny Beecher have any reason to worry about his job? What are the best line options for the Bruins now that Marchand is scoring again? 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 250, pt 3: We answer your questions about how all-in the Bruins should be this season. The biggest reasons why the Bruins have avoided a 'transition year.' 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

Is Brad Marchand about to generate some major production? Discussing demotions for both Bruins' rookies Beecher and Poitras. How the decision to add Danton Heinen has worked out for the Bruins. 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

Discussing the leadership of Brad Marchand against Toronto and Columbus. 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 Danton Heinen's contributions and fit with the Bruins. Are the Panthers still the most daunting playoff matchup for 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

We discuss Jim Montgomery's recent scratch of Johnny Beecher and reduced minutes for 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

Discussing the Bruins' shutout win vs San Jose, the team's increased physicality and which lines looked to be clicking. Plus, thoughts on new line combinations and Bruins' special teams 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

Discussing a worrying trend on defense over the Bruins three-straight losses. Is it time to split up the top line? Are we seeing an identity crisis with the Bruins? Revisiting the Jake DeBrusk contract extension conversation. 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

What went wrong in the Bruins loss to Columbus? Is it time to split up the top 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

Are we seeing an identity crisis with the Bruins after key veterans leaving in the offseason? Could adding more grit to the D-corps help with Boston's identity. 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 247, pt 3: Answering a listener question about Jake DeBrusk's contract extension talks, value and likelihood to re-sign with the Bruins. Plus, Patrick Kane finds a landing spot. 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

Analyzing the biggest defensive flaws in the Bruins' losses to Detroit and New York this weekend. Has Charlie Coyle outshined the other Bruins' centers? Has Ian Mitchell passed Kevin Shattenkirk on the depth chart? 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. 245, Part 3: With Matt Grzelcyk set to return in the next couple days, the Bruins will have to decide if Mason Lohrei stays in Boston or gets sent back to Providence. What's best for him? And what's best for 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

Ep. 245, Part 2: Pavel Zacha and Charlie Coyle are producing like top-two centers. Will the Bruins be good enough down the middle? Or are they still going to need outside help at 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. 245, Part 1: After blowing a pair of third-period leads against the Lightning, we wonder why the Bruins have struggled more in the third period than the first and second. 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 Bruins blew a pair of third-period leads against the Lightning and lost in overtime. Do they have a third-period problem? Analyzing Charlie McAvoy's Norris-caliber play. What should Boston do with Mason Lohrei as decision time looms? Are the B's going to need a significant forward upgrade at some point? 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 the Milan Lucic arrest, indefinite leave of absence, and how it affects the Bruins' fourth line this season. Brian proposes a trade idea that might help bolster the Bruins' toughness. Analyzing the offensive performances of McAVoy, Frederic and DeBrusk vs Montreal. 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 244, pt 1: Covering the Bruins' win over the Canadians including a great offensive showing by Trent Frederic. Are the Poitras and DeBrusk offensive slowdowns correlated? 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 244, pt 2: Will the Bruins release Milan Lucic after his arrest? What Lucic's indefinite leave of absence means for other Bruins' fourth liners. Is there now concern that the Bruins aren't tough enough for a deep playoff run? 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 244, pt 3: Will the Bruins require a trade to add toughness at the trade deadline? Is this McAvoy's best season offensively? A home jersey fashion segment. 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

Answering your mailbag questions about Mason Lohrei, potential upcoming roster moves and how much of the Bruins' success comes back to their goaltending. Plus, answering some overarching questions about the Bruins' cap situation and leadership group. 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 243, pt 1: What's most likely to happen to Mason Lohrei when Matt Grzelcyk returns. Should the Bruins be managing their rookies' workloads 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

Ep 243, pt 2: Should Brad Marchand be playing with Matt Poitras and Jake DeBrusk by now? What the Bruins would have to do to add a top-six winger at the trade deadline. Which Bruins have been pleasant surprises 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 243, pt 3: Do the Bruins have enough leaders to win a Stanley Cup? The difference in Jim Montgomery's coaching approach this season. Is the Bruins' goaltending the reason they have the best record in the league? 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 open their 200th episode together discussing the Bruins' win over the Sabres. More on the Lindholm and DeBrusk goal production debate. What makes the Bruins' last 97 games since Montgomery took over so impressive. 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 242, pt 1: Analyzing the Bruins' win over the Sabres. Why the Buffalo Sabres are a cautionary tale about what a rebuild can do to a fan base. 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 242, pt 2: We revisit the conversation about Jake DeBrusk and Hampus Lindholm's lower production this season, including the results of our twitter poll on the subject. 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 242, pt 3: We discuss what the future looks like for the Bruins under head coach Jim Montgomery who has brought historic numbers through his 97 games as head coach. 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 a Bruins-Habs game that looked more like old times. Is it fair to say DeBrusk and Lindholm have had "unacceptable" starts to the season? Thoughts on the differences between Ullmark and Swayman. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | 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 241, pt 1: Are we finally seeing the Bruins-Canadians rivalry ramp back up? How Jeremy Swayman's play and personality have made him a fan favorite. 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