The Skate Podcast

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

Ep 175, pt 2: As David Pastrnak approaches his 50th goal, we get into how plausible it is for him to become the Bruins' top goal scorer in franchise history. Is Trent Frederic playing the best hockey of his career right now? Is it Cup or bust for this Bruins' 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 175, pt 1: Discussing the contributions of the Bergeron line this weekend. Has Lindholm helped the Bruins' top power-play unit? A deeper look at how the Bruins' depth had added to the offense. Grading Jakub Zboril's play as he enters the Bruins' defensemen rotation. 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' dominant weekend against Minnesota and Buffalo. Assessing how Jakub Zboril played in Buffalo and how the Bruins might use him going forward. We analyze the different roster combinations from Sunday's game including how Tyler Bertuzzi and David Pastrnak worked on the same line. Does Hampus Lindholm have a shot at winning the Norris Trophy? 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

Examining which lines and players set the pace in the Bruins' win over Winnipeg. Assessing the pros and cons of Jakub Lauko vs AJ Greer in a playoff series. An update on the Derek Forbort injury and what it means for Jakub Zboril and the Bruins' defensemen rotation. 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 174, pt 3: Tracking what the Bruins did better against Winnipeg that they couldn't do earlier in the road trip in losses to Detroit and Chicago. What happened to Derek Forbort and what it means for the Bruins' defensemen rotation. Could Jakub Zboril finally see ice time if Forbort misses more time? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 174, pt 2: We go through how injury recovery for both Brad Marchand and Jake DeBrusk could be affecting the recent lack-luster play from the Bruins' first line. Can the Bruins' second line and depth scoring make up for the lack of production from the Bergeron 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 174, pt 1: Reviewing which players in the Bruins' bottom-six forwards helped give life to the Bruins even in recent losses. Could production from the third line help kickstart Tyler Bertuzzi's scoring in Boston? Could Jakub Lauko win a roster spot for the playoffs over AJ Greer? 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 173, pt 3: Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss some positives from the Bruins' bad game against Chicago including their third-line effort. How some key injuries in the Eastern Conference could affect the Bruins in the playoffs. Happy Birthday Scott! 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 173, pt 2: Fixing a Bruins' power play that has now struggled for 20 games. What we've learned about the Bruins' goalie tandem through recent poor performances by both Swayman and Ullmark. 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 what concerns them about the Bruins' loss to Chicago and their overall decline in play over the last four games. Is there cause for concern with the Bruins' goalie-tandem? Plus, how some key injuries in the Eastern Conference could affect the Bruins in the playoffs. 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 173, pt 1: What's caused the Forbort-Clifton pair to slump. Is the Bruins' loss to the Blackhawks more than just playing down to an opponent? Breaking down the main goaltending and defensive breakdowns against Chicago. 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' loss to Detroit in the second night of the back-to-back. Are we loving the Bruins new power-play units with Orlov and Bertuzzi? Good news on Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno injury timeline. Thoughts on college hockey tournaments and who the Bruins could sign out of the NCAA as college 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 172, pt 1: Silver linings in the Bruins' loss to the Red Wings. At what point do we worry about the Bruins special teams? The Grzelcyk-McAvoy pair strikes again. An update on the status of Hampus Lindholm. 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 172, pt 3: Will Montgomery be as quick to rearrange lines mid-game in the playoffs? Why the Grzelcyk-McAvoy pair shouldn't be dismissed despite complicated rotations in the Bruins' defensive pairings. Which NCAA Bruins prospects could sign with Providence now that their college seasons are 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 172, pt 2: Should Orlov get more time with the top power-play unit? How much more can we expect from Tyler Bertuzzi and which line configurations might work best for him. An update on Hall and Foligno's health and what it means for Frederic, Greer, Hathaway and Nosek. 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 171, pt 3: Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss the Forbort-Grzelcyk pairing and rate it compared to other combinations the Bruins have had. Could Hall, Foligno or Clifton have made a difference in the Bruins game against Edmonton? 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 171, pt 2: Brian, Bridgette and Scott analyze the upside of the Bruins' new power-play units as they try to utilize their trade-deadline acquisitions on the man advantage. 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 171, pt 1: Brian, Bridgette and Scott go through what went wrong with the Bruins in their loss to the Oilers and whether or not some of the mistakes are signs of bigger issues. 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 issues the Bruins had in their loss to the Oilers including some uncharacteristic mistakes and low energy. Did the Bruins notice the absence of Hall, Foligno and Clifton in the loss? Did the Bruins power-play adjustments show a step in the right direction? 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 170, pt 3: Brian, Bridgette and Scott go through the flaws in each of the Eastern Conference's top contenders. Looking at why Carolina is probably a bigger threat to Boston than Tampa Bay or Toronto. Could Edmonton be the Western Conference's Stanley Cup Finalist? 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