The Skate Podcast

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

Going through the key takeaways from David Krejci's retirement press conference, including how much injury was a factor in his decision. Where the Bruins' top-6 forward group stands now that Bergeron and Krejci are officially gone. Plus, reflecting on Krejci's career and if he deserves to have his jersey retired 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 214, pt 3: How will Jim Montgomery handle a season that has more up and downs than the 2022-23 season? Who the Bruins could bring in as their next defensemen coach. How the Erik Karlsson trade affects the Eastern Conference. 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 214, pt 2: Which Bruins' we think could step up to fill some of the offensive gaps in the lineup after this offseason's high turnover. Looking into what the Bruins' defense can do to make up for the high turnover in the offense. Plus, a realistic look at the Bruins' standing in the Eastern Conference in the 2023-24 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 214, pt 1: What Jeremy Swayman says was difficult about his arbitration hearing and how it may affect his future contract negotiations with the Bruins. Plus, reflecting on Swayman's role in the Bruins' historic 2022-23 season and how the goalie duo will impact this year's chances for success. 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 comments Jeremy Swayman made about his new contract and how arbitration affected his relationship with management. The future of the Swayman-Ullmark goalie duo. Plus, which Bruins' we think could step up to fill some of the offensive gaps in the lineup after this offseason's high turnover. And, who the Bruins could bring in as their next defensemen coach. 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 213, pt 1: We explain the Jeremy Swayman and Trent Frederic contract terms and cap hits as well as what the roster looks like now that a lot of the main offseason roster questions have been answered. 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 213, pt 2: Can Trent Frederic be counted on to drive the Bruins' 3rd line as a center this season? Plus, what 3rd-line combination could provide the Bruins with a youthful and fast 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 213, pt 3: Where will Charlie Coyle slide into the Bruins' lineup now that he will be a top-two center? Will Jake DeBrusk be able to lift the Bruins' top-six production? 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 what the new contracts for Trent Frederic and Jeremy Swayman mean for the 2023-24 Bruins cap situation, lineup and outlook. Analyzing how big the drop off in team scoring may be compared to last year, now that we have a clearer idea of Boston's roster. What this season could mean for Trent Frederic, Charlie Coyle and Jake DeBrusk in new roles. 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, Brian and Scott discuss Patrice Bergeron's comments from his retirement press conference, what information we still feel is missing and what management had to say about their plan for the center position with him gone. 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 211, pt 1: How Patrice Bergeron's heath ultimately factored into his decision to retire. Where do the Bruins go from here from now until training camp in terms of configuring a lineup without Bergeron? Which players will Bergeron's absence affect most on the ice 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 211, pt 2: Will the Bruins be actively seeking to trade for a number one center now that Patrice Bergeron has retired? How the top-6 forward group could shake out next season without Bergeron and Krejci. Plus, the general outlook for the 2023-24 season with Bergeron out of the picture. 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 211, pt 3: Bridgette, Brian and Scott go through Patrice Bergeron's most important moments, accomplishments and memories as a Bruin after he announces his retirement. 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 react to the news that Patrice Bergeron has retired after 19 seasons with the Bruins. Going through his most important moments, accomplishments and memories. Plus, what the Bruins future this upcoming season and beyond looks like without Bergeron as the team's number one center. 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 210, pt 1: Analyzing how the Bruins would match up to the other teams in the Atlantic, who have also seen a lot of roster turnover, with and without Bergeron as the Bruins' top-line center. Are the Bruins really that different from where they were at this time last 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 210, pt 2: Which Bruins' free-agent signings this offseason rank among the best deals in the NHL. How the Tyler Bertuzzi contract in Toronto ended up being one of the best value deals of the summer. 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 210, pt 3: Where Fabian Lysell was ranked among the top 50 NHL prospects and what we think his ceiling could be this season. Is he an undervalued prospect? 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 react to some recent offseason rankings of the Bruins and their prospects. Comparing the current Bruins' team to the rest of the teams in the division now that free agency has died down. Would it be too much of a stretch to think Lysell could end up in the Bruins' top-six forwards this 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

Skate Pod Ep 209: Scott and Bridgette head out to Skate Three in Tyngsboro, MA to speak to Stanley Cup champion Jack Eichel. Hear what Eichel had to say about how big a role Bruce Cassidy had in his personal growth this season and in winning the cup. 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 208, pt 3: Final takeaways from rookie development camp, including why Matthew Poitras has become such an exciting prospect 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