The Skate Podcast

Reaction to the Bruins' bounce-back win to take Game 3 in Florida. What can the Bruins do now that they are down their top two centers with Bergeron and Krejci out? Did Grzelcyk make a difference after being added back to the lineup? Do the Bergeron and Krejci injuries mean this season is really it for them? Signs Ullmark and Swayman both aren't 100%. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx 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 189, pt 1: What we saw from the Bruins' performance in their win over the Florida Panthers in Game 3. We finally get some answers to injury questions after a hectic Bruins' news cycle. Could Bergeron be dealing with another 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 189, pt 2: How Taylor Hall continues to impact the Bruins-Panthers series. Describing how much growth we've seen from Trent Frederic. Did Bertuzzi and Pastrnak bounce back in Game 3? What will it take for Bergeron and Krejci to get cleared to 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 189, pt 3: How Foligno performed when asked to enter the lineup at the last minute. Signs that Ullmark and Swayman are both not 100%. Did Grzelyck's presence improve the Bruins' performance in Game 3? Will Jakub Lauko stay in for Game 4? 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 key areas of concern in the Bruins' Game 2 loss to the Panthers. Who is to blame for the lack-luster performance of the 2nd line? Should the Bruins go to Jeremy Swayman in Game 3? Would Matt Grzelcyk help solve some of the Bruins' problems from Game 2? Will Bergeron make the trip to Florida? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx 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 188, pt 1: Going through what went wrong for the Bruins in Game 2 vs the Panthers. Who is to blame for the lack-luster performance of the 2nd 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 188, pt 2: We question the health of both Bruins' goaltenders as we try to answer the question: should the Bruins go to Swayman in Game 3? Would Grzelcyk help solve some of the Bruins' problems from Game 2? 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 188, pt 3: What concerns us about the illness that's been going through the Bruins' locker room. What changes should the Bruins be making on defense for Game 3? Will Bergeron be healthy enough to travel to Florida? 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 187, pt 1: Takeaways from the Bruins' Game 1 win over the Panthers including areas of improvement for Boston. How goaltending matched up between Ullmark and Lyon. What the lines looked like without Bergeron even strength and on the 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 187, pt 2: How much can Nick Foligno impact the series with the Panthers? How the Bruins responded to the Panthers' physicality. Why Montgomery wants Forbort in the lineup over Grzelcyk. 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 187, pt 3: We give the details we know about Bergeron's health and how close he was to playing in Game 1. Why Pavel Zacha could be the ideal replacement for Bergeron if he remains out and in the future when he retires. Seeing how Tyler Bertuzzi compliments the lineup, should the Bruins prioritize re-signing him the offseason over other 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

Discussing the impact of not having Bergeron in the lineup, how the first line looked centered by Pavel Zacha, and how long Bergeron could be out for. How Forbort and Foligno looked in their first games back in over a month. How the Bruins won their Game 1 goalie matchup. How Bertuzzi fit in on a line with Krejci and Pastrnak and should the Bruins prioritize re-signing him in the offseason? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx 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 186, pt 1: We go through the lines Jim Montgomery ran out in the Bruins' last practice before the playoffs. The latest on Bergeron's health after missing another practice. Are we concerned about the Bruins' veterans being 100% at the end of the playoffs? 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 186, pt 2: Does taking Frederic out make the most sense if Foligno is back for Game 1? Does this series with the Panthers call for a heavier lineup on defense? Sizing up the goalie matchups including the health of Ullmark and Swayman, and the uncertainty in net with Panther's goalies Sergei Bobrovsky and Alex Lyon. 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 186, pt 3: Comparing the Panthers stars and depth to that of the Bruins. We give our Round 1 predictions. What the Round 1 schedule looks like. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx 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

Scott reports the latest from Bruins' practice, including the lines the Bruins are rolling in their final tune up before Game 1 against the Florida Panthers. Is there reason to be concerned that Bergeron missed another practice? Is Forbort healthy enough to knock Grzelcyk out of the lineup? An in depth look at the Panthers' team and who to keep an eye on in the Bruins' first-round series. Sizing up the goalie matchups including the health of Ullmark and Swayman, and the uncertainty in net with Panther's goalies Sergei Bobrovsky and Alex Lyon. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx 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

Scott and Brian are joined by Bridgette who is reporting from Montreal for the Bruins' final regular season game. What was weird about the teams approach to the final game before playoffs. News on the health of Bergeron, Foligno, Forbort and Krejci and which players could be back for Game 1 against the Panthers. Sizing up the Florida Panthers and what would have to go wrong for the Bruins to lose a series to them. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx 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 184, pt 3: Assessing Marchand during his now 16-game goal drought. Why the Bruins could benefit from not resting their players in the last two games of the regular season. Touching on the latest NHL standings and potential Round 1 opponents. 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 184, pt 2: Is David Krejci's absence more than just soreness? Should Montgomery reunite the Czech line or keep Bertuzzi with Pastrnak? Could Forbort, Foligno miss Round 1 of playoffs? 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 key reasons why this Bruins' team was able to make history with a record-setting 63-win season. Will the league take David Pastrnak more seriously as a MVP candidate after his 60th goal? Why the Bruins seem to be set on playing a nearly full roster in the final two games of the regular season. Is Taylor Hall up to playoff speed? And will Derek Forbort and Nick Foligno really be ready for the first round? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx 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 184, pt 1: Recapping the Bruins' historic win over the Flyers. The characteristics of this team that made 63 wins possible. Is now the time to rest David Pastrnak after he has managed his 60th goal? 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 recap the Bruins' win over the Maple Leafs, how Jeremy Swayman looked against a playoff team and the latest on Charlie McAvoy's upper-body injury suffered during Thursday's game. We debate a playoff goalie rotation and disagree over which of three potential playoff opponents would be the toughest for the Bruins to match up against. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx 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 183, pt 1: Would an even goalie rotation of Jeremy Swayman and Linus Ullmark make sense for the playoffs and what advantages could it have? Takeaway's from a boring Bruins-Maple Leafs' game. What happened to Charlie McAvoy that caused him to leave Thursday'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 183, pt 2: We look at the numbers Brad Marchand has been putting up over the last 14 games. We get into our level of concern that his struggles could continue into the playoffs and what his impact has been on the playoffs in the past. Plus, looking into the Bruins' power-play slump as well. 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 183, pt 3: Scott argues why a Bruins-Islanders' series might be the worst option for Boston. Are the Panthers peaking at the right time to challenge the Bruins in a first round series? 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

Guest Jake DeBrusk talks Bruins' playoffs, his relationship with Jim Montgomery and who helped him redeem his career after the low point with his trade request. Scott gives an update from practice on how close Taylor Hall is to his return and which Bruins' player might not be back to start the playoffs. (DeBrusk starts at 19:35) Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx 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 182, pt 1: Bridgette and Scott discuss the new developments from Wednesday's Bruins' practice, including how Hall's practice went on a line with Coyle and Bertuzzi. Updates on where Nick Foligno and Derek Forbort are in their recovery and whether Forbort will actually be back for the first round. 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 182, pt 2: We talk to guest Jake DeBrusk, who opened up about his experience with his Winter Classic injuries, why he thinks Jim Montgomery has been so effective and what it took for him to save his career. 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 181, pt 1: Key takeaways from the Bruins-Blues game. How the absence of Bergeron, Krejci and McAvoy affected the lineup in St. Louis. Why the 'Czech unit' plus Bertuzzi is the Bruins' current best option on the 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 181, pt 2: Is there any cause for concern in a Bruins-Penguins playoff series? Where David Pastrnak sits in Bruins' franchise history with the potential of a 60-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

Why Brad Marchand wants to play the last five games without resting before the playoffs. How Trent Frederic has made his case to stay in the Bruins' playoff lineup. What Brandon Carlo means to the Bruins' penalty kill. 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 Pavel Zacha better in the bumper right now than Patrice Bergeron? Can Taylor Hall improve the Bruins' power play when he returns from injury? Putting into perspective David Pastrnak's milestones and the Bruins' historic season. Our predictions on whether Pastrnak will score 60, the Bruins will reach 63 wins and whether the Penguins could have a shot at beating Boston in a playoff series. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx 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' performance in their Presidents' Trophy clinching win against the Columbus Blue Jackets. What it's taken from the Bruins this season to make their historic season possible. Judging Jakub Lauko's potential playoff role after another impactful game. What could happen to the Bruins' defensemen rotation if they were to sign Mason Lohrei out of college before the end of the season. More thoughts on Bruins' potential postseason matchups. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx 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 180, pt 1: Going through the initial takeaways from the Bruins' win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. What makes Jakub Lauko a good playoff option for the Bruins. How Jakub Zboril could find himself even further down the defensive depth chart with the signing of this player before seasons' end. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx 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 180, pt 2: Is Pavel Zacha playing better in the bumper on the power play than Patrice Bergeron? Is Montgomery making things better or worse by giving his 'second power-play unit' more ice time? Should playoff teams be afraid of the Bruins' power play despite its recent struggles? 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 180, pt 3: Should we be worried about the curse of Presidents' Trophy winners with this year's top-finishing Bruins' team? Debating whether a Florida matchup or a Pittsburgh matchup for the Bruins' in the first round would be most preferable for Boston. How Montgomery may look to maneuver the Bruins' goalie rotation to give Boston an upper hand in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. 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. 179, Part 3: Brian and Scott discuss Darren Dreger's report that Taylor Hall is ready to return but can't because of cap issues and Jim Montgomery's subsequent denial of that report. 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. 179, Part 2: The Bruins' power play continues to struggle. Brian and Scott react to some postgame comments from Jim Montgomery and Brad Marchand and try to figure it out how they can 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. 179, Part 1: Brian and Scott discuss the Bruins' crazy March schedule, which Brad Marchand said after Tuesday's loss is the toughest he's ever been a part of. 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 break down the Bruins' lackluster loss to the Predators and their ongoing power-play struggles. They also discuss Darren Dreger's report about Taylor Hall being ready to return and Jim Montgomery's denial. 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. 178, Part 3: Brian and Scott discuss top Bruins defense prospect Mason Lohrei, who could sign with the Bruins any day now that Ohio State's season is over. 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. 178, Part 2: Brian and Scott react to David Pastrnak scoring his 50th and 51st goals of the season and reflect on how impressive his growth has been over the course of his career. 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. 178, Part 1: Brian and Scott discuss the Bruins' depth showing up in a win over Carolina in a game where Patrice Bergeron, Brad Marchand and Hampus Lindholm all sat. Jakub Lauko, in particular, has made most of the opportunities and looks like someone who might deserve to stick in the 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

Brian and Scott break down the Bruins' weekend sweep of the Lightning and Hurricanes. They discuss David Pastrnak scoring his 50th, Jakub Lauko taking advantage of his opportunities, and the possibility of Boston now signing top defense prospect Mason Lohrei. 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 (still no Bridgette) break down the Bruins' 4-2 win over the Canadiens and the state of the rivalry, which has been hurt by the NHL's scheduling. They discuss Jake DeBrusk staying hot, David Pastrnak closing in on 50 goals, Brad Marchand defending his captain, and A.J. Greer crossing the 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. 176, Part 3: Brian and Scott continue to debate rotating goalies in the playoffs vs. riding a No. 1. They also discuss Charlie Coyle's stellar play this season, especially recently. 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. 176, Part 2: Brian and Scott discuss Tyler Bertuzzi looking more and more comfortable with the Bruins, and then they debate whether the Bruins could rotate goalies in the playoffs. 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. 176, Part 1: Brian and Scott discuss the continued resurgence of the Patrice Bergeron line, as well as how the Bruins' penalty kill will fare without Derek Forbort. 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) break down the Bruins' win over Ottawa -- their fourth straight -- and debate whether rotating goalies in the playoffs could be a good idea. They also discuss Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno's progress, as well as Derek Forbort's 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 175, pt 3: Describing the importance of Hampus Lindholm to the Bruins as he enters the Norris Trophy conversation. Which of the Islanders, Penguins or Pathers would be the tougher matchup for the Bruins? How Jeremy Swayman has looked in his back-to-back shutouts. 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