The Skate Podcast

Our first installment of "Who's Up, Who's Down?" of the season, featuring the two players we think have outperformed expectations through the first three games of the season and one who has not. Plus, our thoughts on the combination of Machand-Poitras-Geekie and whether or not Geekie is fit for a top-six role in 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

We get to recent listener questions about what the future holds for Matt Poitras and Mason Lohrei this season. Plus, if the Bruins should use their resources this offseason to sign a center, winger or defenseman. And a quick fashion segment regarding this year's Duck's uniforms. 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 230, pt 1: What this week's practice lines mean for Matt Poitras, Charlie Coyle and Jake DeBrusk. Plus, with Heinen still practicing with the Bruins, we go over what Don Sweeney could be waiting for before signing him. 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 230, pt 2: Would Matt Poitras and David Pastrnak work well together on the Bruins' top line? What the Bruins D group would look like if you inserted Mason Lohrei alongside 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 230, pt 3: Answering the listener question: do the Bruins have a chance at beating Toronto in the playoffs? What players in Providence are closest to ready for the NHL? Plus, a fashion segment on the new Ducks uniforms. 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 229, pt 1: Our first shifts include thoughts on James van Riemsdyk, the strength of Bruins' special teams and whether Matt Poitras is more suited to play on the second line than Charlie Coyle. 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 229, pt 2: Assessing the Bruins power play and penalty kill after a large sample of special teams play in Game 2. What netfront options work best on 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 229, pt 3: Brian brings up one player he's like to see more from the rest of the season. Which players we think are ready to put up points as the Bruins head on a four-game road trip against weaker opponents. Plus, Scott's contribution to the Bruins' Centennial Team selection committee. 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 we learned about this year's Bruins' power-play units and penalty kill in the first two games of the season? Is it time to swap Matt Poitras and Charlie Coyle? Plus, thoughts on who we'd like to see get more involved in the offense and whose offense is ready to break out on the Bruins' upcoming road trip. 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

Analyzing Matt Poitras and Johnny Beecher in their first games. How optimistic should we be about the Bruins' bottom-six forwards this season? Thoughts on special teams, Lucic's return and who got snubbed on the Bruins' powerplay. 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 227, pt 1: Hear what he had to say about his journey to the pros, his mindset and his plans to get bigger. Plus, how he feels about his NHL debut and being in Boston. 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 227, pt 2: How far would the Bruins have to go for their season to be considered a success? Plus, other signs that the future of the Bruins is on the right trajectory. 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 227, pt 3: We go through the latest timeline on a contract for Danton Heinen who remains with the team. Our predictions for 7th-Player Award. 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

Bridgette and Scott speak with Matthew Poitras ahead of his NHL debut on Wednesday. Hear what he had to say about his journey to the pros, his mindset and his plans to get bigger. What's going on with Danton Heinen. Plus, our season predictions for 7th-Player Award and what would define a successful season for the Bruins in 2023-24. 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

Bridgette and Scott react to the breaking news that Mason Lohrei missed the final cut to start the season in Boston. We go through the main reasons he was sent 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

We start with the breaking news that Mason Lohrei was assigned to Providence as the Bruins cut down to their opening night roster. Going over the key takeaways from media day including what Don Sweeney and others said about Matt Poitras and Johnny Beecher. Plus, we give our season predictions of NHL standings, conference champions and Stanley Cup hopefuls. 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 225, pt 1: We give our final assessment of which Bruins' players have earned a spot in Boston to start the season after the final preseason game on Thursday. What Jim Montgomery and Cam Neely said about Mason Lohrei, Matt Poitras and Johnny Beecher and what it means for their chances of making the roster. Where Morgan Geekie is trending towards slotting in on opening night. 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

Will Charlie Coyle start out as the Bruins' No. 1 center? Where will Matthew Poitras slot into the Bruins' lineup and will he stick with the Bruins past the first nine games of the 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 225, pt 3: Did Jesper Boqvist, Patrick Brown, Ian Mitchell and others do enough in preseason to start the season in Boston? What was the most effective fourth line combination in the preseason and will that translate to the Bruins' opening-night 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 who should make the cut and who will be left behind after the Bruins' final preseason game. Which rookies are a lock to make the team. And, what to expect over the next week in between preseason and regular season action. 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

Have both Matt Poitras and Johnny Beecher done enough in preseason to make Boston's opening-night roster? Plus where they might fit in and who would end up missing the cut if both prospects made the team. We go over the latest cuts and who could be cut next when the roster is finalized after the Bruins' last preseason game. 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 224, pt 1: We give our latest roster projections after preseason Game 5. Has Matt Poitras once again elevated his position among the Bruins' centers? Pros and cons of putting Poitras on the Bruins' second line to start the 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 224, pt 2: Recapping Johnny Beecher's impressive preseason. Who the last players are left on the Bruins' preseason roster, who has been sent down or waived, and when final cuts will be made. 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 224, pt 3: Can Mason Lohrei help the Bruins right now or could he benefit more from starting in Providence? Could Forbort, Grzelcyk or Shattenkirk have anything to worry about? 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 the players that have made cases for themselves to be in the Bruins' NHL lineup to start the season. We grade Mason Lohrei and Fabian Lysell's readiness for the NHL. Plus, which Bruins we project to on the Bruins' third and fourth lines this year, and who we think will be cut. 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 223, pt 1: Can we pencil Matt Poitras in as the Bruins' third-line center after preseason Game 4? Plus, where the other bottom-six center options fall into place based on their preseason performances. 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 223, pt 2: What Fabian Lysell may need to work on before he's ready to play in Boston. Has Mason Lohrei done enough to be one of the Bruins' top-seven defensemen to start the 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 223, pt 3: Could AJ Greer or Jakub Lauko lose their jobs to newcomers? Would Johnny Beecher make sense on a fourth line with Milan Lucic? What to keep an eye on in the Bruins' final two preseason 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

Analyzing Bruins' preseason Game 2 including what Mason Lohrei did with his large workload. What to make of Wednesday mornings practice lines that included a top-six mix up. And looking ahead to key players to watch in preseason Game 3 on Friday. 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

Bruins' center Pavel Zacha joins The Skate Pod to discuss his new top-six center role, what he's worked on in the offseason and his favorite things about living in 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

Ep 220, pt 1: Which prospects put up the best performances in Bruins' preseason game 1 and what it means for their place in the depth chart. What impressed us most about Brandon Bussi 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 220, pt 2: Ranking the performances of centers Geekie, Poitras, Beecher and Harrison in Sunday's preseason game. Was Fabian Lysell's performance in Sunday's game too underwhelming? 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 220, pt 3: Did Johnny Beecher's performance in Sunday's preseason game help his case to earn a bottom-six center role? Brian has a lot to say about the Bruins' centennial jerseys. 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 analyze which prospects showed the most promise to push for an NHL roster spot in the Bruins' first preseason game. Looking into the good and bad of Fabian Lysell's performance in Sunday's game. Could Matt Poitras make the Boston Bruins' at 19 years old? Brandon Bussi's great performance stirs more ideas of a goalie trade. 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

Bridgette and Scott discuss this week's developments from Bruins' training camp, the reveal of Boston's centennial jerseys and the announcement of Brad Marchand as the team's next captain. What to make of the line combinations Jim Montgomery ran on day one of training camp. And, could we see an extension for Jake DeBrusk before 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 219, pt 1: Discussing what we saw from the Bruins' young centers after the first day of on-ice training camp. Fashion segment: why the Bruins' centennial jerseys are growing on us. 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 219, pt 2: What Jim Montgomery says about his expectation for increased physicality this season. And, we analyze what Fabian Lysell's first day of on-ice training camp looked like. 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 219, pt 3: We go through what happened of note with Bruins' defensemen and goalies on day one of on-ice training camp. Plus, we describe what kind of leader Brad Marchand has grown into. 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 go through the 100-player list of 'most legendary' Bruins, who was snubbed, and unexpected players that made the list. Plus, we give our top storylines to follow this preseason. And, will Mike Babcock make it to the end of the season with Columbus in light of recent accusations about his relationships with players? 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 218, pt 1: Scott explains his version of the Bruins' Historic 100 list, what the process was like picking it and which player attributes were considered. Brian, Bridgette and Scott give their thoughts on who was snubbed and what players may not have made the cut for them. 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 218, pt 2: Brian, Bridgette and Scott each give their top storyline to follow during Bruins' preseason, including what to look for from key Bruins' prospects. Plus, the difference between Jim Montgomery's task as head coach this season compared to last years' historic 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

Ep 218, pt 3: Some more thoughts on the Bruins' move to bring back Danton Heinen. And, will Mike Babcock make it to the end of the season with Columbus in light of recent accusations about his relationships with players? 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 discuss the Bruins' first captains' practice of the season and the signing of Danton Heinen on a professional tryout. They also break down some possible line combinations. 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 describe the skillsets of John Farinacci and Alex Chiasson and give a realistic ceiling for those players this season. Plus, analyzing David Krejci's recent comments to a Czech newspaper about Bruce Cassidy. And, is now the right time to offer Jake DeBrusk a long-term contract extension? 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 216, pt 1: Describing the skillsets of John Farinacci based on his time with Harvard and with Team USA at the World Juniors. How Farinacci ended up in Boston and who he could pass in the depth chart. And, what are the chances he can force his way into a bottom-six center role 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 216, pt 2: We go through Alex Chiasson's career, what his chances are to make the roster and where he could add value to the Bruins. Plus, analyzing David Krejci's recent comments to a Czech newspaper about Bruce Cassidy. 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 216, pt 3: Discussing what the Bruins could do to extend Jake DeBrusk before the end of the season. What a fair AAV and term would be for DeBrusk based on some recently signed contracts around 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

Ep 215, pt 1: We take you through the comments made by David Krejci in his retirement press conference today. Krejci reveals how serious last year's injury really was. 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 215, pt 3: Reflecting on David Krejci's career achievements with Boston and whether he has done enough to be a Bruins' Hall of Famer. 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 215, pt 2: How big the Pavel Zacha trade turned out to be for the Bruins' succession plan at center. What other options the Bruins have in the pipeline for long term solutions at center. Is there also room for Fabian Lysell to break into Boston's roster 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