The Skate Podcast

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 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 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 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

Ep 170, pt 2: Did Sweeney trade for Orlov to replace Grzelcyk? Should Montgomery use Orlov over McAvoy on the Bruins' top power-play unit? How Nosek has looked since returning from injury. 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 1: What the Bruins can do with Bertuzzi when Hall and Foligno are healthy. Analyzing Montgomery's strategy to rest players in the last 20 games and what call-ups might happen when the Bruins' regulars are out. 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 how the Bruins' win over the Rangers, where Bertuzzi slots into the lineup and which players on Boston could use some rest. How the Bruins could add another threat to their quiet powerplay. Why the Bruins' deadline moves could be the most impactful for any team in the Eastern Conference. 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 everything that happened with the Bruins in one of the most eventful days for the team. Discussing how Hall and Foligno's injuries factored into the trade for Tyler Bertuzzi. What Pastrnak's extension means for the Bruins ong term. Orlov continues to shine in the Bruins' defensive system against Buffalo. 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 169, pt 2: What sticks out about the David Pastrnak extension timeline, term and what it means for the Bruins in the future. Can the Bruins bring back any of their three trade deadline rentals? Analyzing Dmitry Orlov's production, rotation and where he fits best. 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 169, pt 3: Can Bertuzzi and Lauko make up for the Hall and Foligno injuries? Will Taylor Hall really be out for the season? What big moves are yet to be made in the Eastern Conference before Friday's trade deadline? 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 169, pt 1: Analyzing Don Sweeney's successful day after another big trade deadline move and the extension of David Pastrnak. An update on the severity of Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno's injuries and what we know about the injury Brad Marchand suffered against the Sabres. Where Tyler Bertuzzi will fit into the Bruins lineup. 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 168, pt 1: Brian, Bridgette and Scott go through the historic accomplishments of Linus Ullmark and the Bruins as they sweep another road trip. What players will need load management as we approach 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 168, pt 2: Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway's impact so far for Boston and which Bruins' defenseman has found himself on the outside looking in. An update on the Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno injuries including what it means for the Bruins being able to add more before the trade deadline closes. 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 168, pt 3: Brian, Bridgette and Scott compare the Bruins' trade deadline moves to other big moves in the Eastern Conference. Which teams made the best moves, and one team that has failed to make a big enough splash. Our votes for Bruins' 7th Player award. Quick fashion segment to wrap 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

Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss the Bruins' back-to-back wins vs Edmonton and Calgary. How this road trip turned out to be the best stretch in Linus Ullmark's career. What Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway have already brought to the Bruins' lineup. Montgomery tips his hand as to which Bruins' defensemen could be the odd man out. Updates on the Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno injuries. Ideas for another move the Bruins could make ahead of Friday's trade deadline. 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

Sunday Skate, pt 3: Could discipline be an issue with Orlov and Hathaway? Bruins do make a goalie trade. Discussing the other Eastern Conference trades that affect the Bruins, including the landing spot for Patrick Kane. 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

Sunday Skate, pt 2: Andrew 'Razor' Raycroft and Scott McLaughlin debate how the Bruins should handle their defensemen rotation. Does Clifton deserve to remain in the Bruins' 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

Sunday Skate, pt 1: What former Bruins' goalie Andrew Raycroft thinks about Linus Ullmark's goalie goal. How Don Sweeney's latest addition of Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway is "exactly what the Bruins needed." 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

Andrew 'Razor' Raycroft joins Scott McLaughlin for Sunday Skate to discuss how the Bruins' trade for Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway fill the Bruins' roster needs. Which Bruins' defensemen will we see taken out of the lineup? Where do the Bruins' trades stack up with other Eastern Conference teams' moves? 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' addition of Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway in a surprise move with the Washington Capitals. Where each new player will slot in. We answer the questions: did the Bruins get everything they need and did the Bruins give up too much? How the B's match up against the rest of the best teams in the East after the trade. 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 break down Pastrnak's 40-goal milestone and where he compares to other top players in the NHL. We cover Krejci's 1000th game ceremony, DeBrusk's seamless return and McAvoy's outstanding performance. Why the Bruins shouldn't trade for Gavrikov. Plus, why the Bruins' bottom six could be a playoff x-factor. 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