The Skate Podcast

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

Ep 208, pt 2: Discussing the roster implications of the Jesper Boqvist move, where he will play, what his strengths are and who he's be competing for a spot with. Plus, a final update from development camp including what Fabian Lysell looked like after returning from his concussion. 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 1: We get into what Bruce Cassidy said on WEEI's The Greg Hill Show, what we learned about the players that supported him and what he plans to do with the cup. 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 Bruce Cassidy's comments to WEEI's the Greg Hill Show, what it revealed about his departure from Boston and what he changed after his feedback from Don Sweeney. Where the Stanley Cup will be in Massachusetts this week. Final takeaways from rookie development camp, including why Matthew Poitras has become such an exciting prospect 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

Ep 207, pt 3: Bruins' defenseman prospect Mason Lohrei talks to Scott about his development at Ohio State, in Providence and at rookie development camp. How Adam McQuaid has influenced Lohrei's style of play. Plus, what Lohrei expects for next 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 207, pt 2: Bruins forward prospect Fabian Lysell talks to Scott about his injury recovery, rookie development camp, and what big changes he's making this offseason to improve into an NHL player. 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 207, pt 1: Scott and Bridgette discuss this year's rookie development camp standouts including the latest updates on top prospects Mason Lohrei and Fabian Lysell. Plus, we continue our discussion on the Bruins' free-agent signings and departures. 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' prospects Fabian Lysell and Mason Lohrei join the podcast from rookie development camp. Hear what Lysell says about his recovery from a bad concussion and who Lohrei says has helped him the most from the Bruins' organization. Plus, reaction to this week's free-agent signings and departures and which other prospects are standing out at rookie camp. 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 206, pt 1: What the Bruins added in a very active first two days of free agency. What the Bruins' roster looks like now. Is the 2023 Bruins' team shaking out to be a non-competitive 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 206, pt 2: What we now know about the Bruins' center situation, their new center additions and if they could still be able to trade for a No. 1 center if Patrice Bergeron retires. Potential trade partners for the Bruins to add a 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 206, pt 3: Assessing how the Bruins handled the negotiations with Tyler Bertuzzi, if they should have competed with the Leafs' offer and what they may try to do with the cap space his contract would have taken 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

What to make of the Bruins' free-agency moves, who they signed and who they missed out on. What went wrong in the Bruins' negotiations with Tyler Bertuzzi? Plus, what needs remain 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

Ep 205, pt 3: Why the move to send Hall and Foligno to Chicago made sense for both sides. Discussing the Bruins accolades from the NHL Awards. Should we read into the fact that the Bruins traded for three right shot defensemen? 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 205, pt 2: A look at all of the pieces that Bruins management has to figure out over the next few weeks. What the Bruins cap situation would be with and without Bergeron. Brian is excited about the Bruins' new centennial season jersey. 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 205, pt 1: What does the Taylor Hall trade mean for the future of Tyler Bertuzzi and Linus Ullmark? Should the Bruins still consider trading Ullmark for a top-six center or a high draft pick? 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 Bruins move to trade Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno, its implications on the Bruins' cap situation and what they got in return. Going through the accolades brought home by the Bruins at last night's NHL Awards. What Boston's recent moves mean for Linus Ullmark, Tyler Bertuzzi and other key 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

From 'Breaking Boston' (subscribe here): Fitzy and Andy Hart react live to Taylor Hall being traded on Monday just before the NHL awards, where Boston fans were reminded of just how dominant of a season they had. Unfortunately, it also served as a reminder of their playoff shortcomings and what needs to be done this offseason to get them back into a contending position. 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 204, pt 1: Discussing the Bruins' new contract extension for Brandon Bussi. Is Linus Ullmark really the Bruins' best trade option? And, what could be stopping the Bruins from trading Linus Ullmark this offseason. 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