The Skate Podcast

Ep 165, pt 1: Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss the impressive play of David Pastrnak and Charlie McAvoy in the team's win over Ottawa. Where DeBrusk thinks his health is after a long layoff with injury. Krejci's 1000th game celebration. 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 165, pt 3: Why the Bruins' bottom six could give them an edge in playoff matchups. Are the Bruins tweaking their two-goalie rotation strategy ahead of 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 165, pt 2: Brian, Bridgette and Scott analyze why the Bruins' shouldn't trade for Vladislav Gavrikov. What potential struggles the Bruins could face on their upcoming four-game road trip. Signs that the Bruins' defense is ramping things up to a new level. 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 164, pt 3: Answering listener questions on Taylor Hall and if Don Sweeney made a mistake not going all-in for Bo Horvat. Should the Bruins use an even goalie rotation 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 164, pt 2: Scott McLaughlin and Andrew 'Razor' Raycroft go through a long list of reasons Swayman should be off the table as an option in a trade package at the deadline. Why you probably won't see the Bruins make a huge splash at the trade deadline. How much better does Ryan O'Reilly make the Maple Leafs? 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 McLaughlin, Andrew 'Razor' Raycroft and Bridgette Proulx kick off the first Sunday Skate of the year by breaking down the Bruins' win over the Islanders, Jake DeBrusk's immediate impact in his return and when the Bruins should start load management. Razor explains why there's no way Don Sweeney will move Jeremy Swayman at the trade deadline. How the Bruins stack up against Toronto and the Rangers after their big trades. 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 164, pt 1: Scott McLaughlin and Andrew 'Razor' Raycroft discuss the Bruins win over the Islanders. Why Razor says the Bruins have to make a move at the deadline. How the Bruins playoff path looks considering the new editions to Toronto. 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 163, pt 3: Brian, Bridgette and Scott get into the large number of cons of trading Jeremy Swayman at the trade deadline. What other moves would be better for the Bruins? What player we are most worried about seeing picked up by Toronto or another Eastern Conference contender at the 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 163, pt 1: Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss the improvements to the Bruins' powerplay, top-line contributions and good performance for Craig Smith against his former team in Nashville. Jake DeBrusk awaits final health clearance. 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 163, pt 2: Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss Hampus Lindholm's performance in Nashville and how important he could be to the Bruins' in the playoffs. Analyzing Don Sweeney's most recent trades to judge his most likely strategy at this 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

Brian, Bridgette and Scott break down the Bruins' win in Nashville including what led to Marchand and Bergeron ending their extended droughts. Could Hampus Lindholm be the Bruins' biggest asset on the back end in the playoffs? Is trading Jeremy Swayman at the deadline truly an option for the Bruins? 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' overtime win in Dallas capped off by a David Pastrnak game-winning goal. Analyzing Hall's performance, the Bruins' continued powerplay struggles and the line changes that helped spark the win. Plus, the latest on DeBrusk, Nosek and Bruins' trade rumors. 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 162, pt 2: The contributions from the Bruins' bottom six against Dallas. Thoughts on where Craig Smith fits in. What the Bruins can learn from the Stars' 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 162, pt 1: How some third period tinkering with lines sparked the Bruins' comeback in Dallas. What's going on with Marchand and Bergeron's reduced production? Pavel Zacha has another great game. 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 162, pt 3: Did Tomas Nosek suffer a setback in his injury recovery? Will the Bruins get Jake DeBrusk back in Nashville? Assessing three of the Bruins' most recent trade rumors. 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

From 'Gametime with Boomer Esiason' (subscribe here), This week's guest is Harvard hockey coach and 17 year NHL veteran, Ted Donato 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. 161, Part 3: Brian and Scott look around the rest of the Eastern Conference, including at the Rangers now that they've traded for Vladimir Tarasenko. They also run through some possible Bruins targets. 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. 161, Part 2: Brian and Scott analyze the Bruins' defensive play in their first game back, including Brandon Carlo helping to keep Alex Ovechkin at bay. They also react to Jakob Chychrun being healthy-scratched for "trade-related reasons." 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. 161, Part 1: Brian and Scott discuss the Bruins' offensive struggles against the Capitals and the poor officiating, which Brad Marchand called out after the 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

Brian and Scott (no Bridgette) break down the Bruins' loss to the Capitals in their first game back from the All-Star break. They also react to Jakob Chychrun being scratched for "trade-related reasons" and the Bruins apparently being one of the teams in on him. 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 are joined by former Bruins' goalie Andrew 'Razor' Raycroft to discuss new reporting on an elevated price for David Pastrnak's contract extension and if he thinks it makes sense for the Bruins to trade for Jakob Chychrun or Patrick Kane. Hear what Razor has to say about the rivalry in goalie duos during his time in the league. (p.s. sorry for Brian's fire alarm!!) 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 160, pt 2: Guest Andrew Raycroft thinks adding Patrick Kane might make sense for Bruins. We ask him about Linus Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman's relationship and about some goalie duo tension he dealt with in 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 160, pt 3: Brian, Bridgette and Scott react to Razor's thoughts on the David Pastrnak's extension negotiations and potential trades the Bruins could make at the trade deadline. Plus, should the NHL change its playoff format? 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 Andrew Raycroft expands on how the Bruins can come to a deal with David Pastrnak. Plus, why he thinks trading for Jakob Chychrun could be too risky 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

Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss the Bruins' balanced effort in their win over Toronto. The Bruins show they would have the goaltending advantage in a playoff series against the Leafs. Why a trade for Bo Horvat would have been too risky for the Bruins. 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 159, pt 3: Did the Bruins' power play show signs of improvement against Toronto? An update on Jake DeBrusk's timeline to return. Ullmark wins the battle in net against Toronto. Why Bo Horvat would have cost too much for the Bruins. 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 159, pt 2: How A.J. Greer helped spark the Bruins in a strong third period against Toronto. All of the things that impress us about Pavel Zacha. Which call-up player from Providence has fit in best on the Bruins' fourth line? 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 159, pt 1: Which Bruins chipped in the most in Boston's win over the Leafs. Discussing Brandon Carlo's bounce-back game. How the Bruins' defensemen contributed offensively in the win. 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

From 'Cash The Ticket' (subscribe here), Cookies was dipping his hand in the cookie jar for this pick between the Bruins and Maple Leafs. Find out which side the guys like on this Daily Dimes episode of Cash the Ticket. 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 158, pt 3: Brian, Bridgette and Scott break down the performances of Marc McLaughlin and Craig Smith on the Bruins' road trip. Who's in net against Toronto. Bruins' prospects to watch in the Beanpot. 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 158, pt 2: Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss the Bruins' recent turnover issues. What the Bruins may need to address at the trade deadline in the wake of their three-game losing streak. 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 158, pt 1: Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss what issues the Bruins have had on their three-game losing streak on the power play, in transition and at the faceoff dot. Has the experiment of putting Taylor Hall on the first line run its course? 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 we've learned about the Bruins in their three-game losing streak. Could getting Jake DeBrusk back solve the Bruins' power-play issues? A look into the performances of Taylor Hall, David Pastrnak, Craig Smith and Marc McLaughlin against Florida and Carolina. 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 fixable mistakes the Bruins made in their close loss to Tampa Bay. Should Taylor Hall get another chance on the top line. How Pastrnak has shown he's more than just an elite goal scorer. What happened in Jack Edwards' sit down with Pat Maroon. 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 157, pt 1: Brian, Bridgette and Scott react to the mistakes made in the Bruins' loss to Tampa Bay and explain what we've learned about how the Bruins would match up against the Lightning in a playoff series. Charlie McAvoy appears to have avoided a serious injury. Did the Bruins beat themselves in the third period? 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 157, pt 2: Brian, Bridgette and Scott go through the positive takeaways in the Bruins' loss to Tampa Bay. How David Pastrnak has continued to show his play-making abilities. Assessing Taylor Hall's play while on the top line for the first time 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 157, pt 3: Linus Ullmark has shown no let down in play even in the Bruins' loss to Tampa Bay. What happened in Jack Edwards' sit down with Pat Maroon? Connor Clifton's fight with Corey Perry. 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 156, pt 2: Brian, Bridgette and Scott go through the tinkering Jim Montgomery did with the Bruins' lines in their win over the Canadians. Greer gives perspective on his career in an intermission interview at the Bell Centre. 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 156, pt 1: Brian, Bridgette and Scott break down the Bruins-Canadians match-up and what made it such a close game. Taylor Hall ends his longest goal drought as a Bruin. Bruins have 2 of the hottest goalies in the league. Is Zacha playing his best stretch as a Bruin? 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' effort against the Habs in what was a closer game than anticipated. The latest tinkering with the Bruins' lines. Is Pavel Zacha playing the best he has all season? Some Bruins' goalie-duo comparisons from the past. 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 156, pt 3: Brian, Bridgette and Scott answer the question: how can the Canadians reignite classic Habs-Bruins' rivalry. 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 analyze the Bruins' shutout win over the Sharks, their improved production from defensemen and the challenges they may face on their upcoming five-game road trip before the NHL All-Star Game. 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 155, pt 1: Carlo, McAvoy, Lindholm impact Bruins' win over San Jose. McAvoy updates his health status as he appears to be picking up play. Analyzing how Joona Koppanen has done in the absence of fourth-line center Tomas 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 155, pt 2: Brian, Bridgette and Scott go through the pros and cons of adding Wagner, McLaughlin, Beecher or Lettieri as Bruins the look to add an extra forward for their road trip. We get an update on where Jake DeBrusk is in his injury recovery, when he could come back and whether he should be resting as long as possible. 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 155, pt 3: Brian, Bridgette and Scott take a look at how the Bruins group of defensemen matches up against the rest of the league. What happened to Ullmark's skate? And, the challenges the Bruins will need to overcome on their upcoming five-game road trip. 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

Key takeaways from Bruins back-to-back series vs Islanders and Rangers. Assessing the Brandon Carlo injury and what the Bruins' options are if he misses time. An in depth breakdown of what to believe and what not to believe about the David Pastrnak contract-extension rumors. 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 154, pt 1: Recapping key moments of the Bruins wins over the Islanders and Rangers. Can Zboril step up if Carlo misses time with foot injury? Is McAvoy about to turn it up a notch? 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 154, pt 3: Bergeron is a beast. Would any Bruins actually be open to load management? What to believe and what not to believe about the Pastrnak contract extension rumors. A debate about the NHL All-Star Game format. 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 154, pt 2: Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss options to get Taylor Hall going again as his struggles to produce now date back 14 games. Could Hall go to the top line? Ullmark-Swayman goalie duo stays strong. With Nosek's lingering injury, does it make sense to add depth at center at the trade deadline? Or do they have an internal option? 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

In a special Skate Pod & Rich Keefe Show crossover, Bridgette and Keefe discuss his sources latest claims on where the David Pastrnak contract-extension negotiations stand. New details on the Bruins original offer, Pastrnak's agents counter-offer and how close the sides are in money. Follow WEEI's new @richkeefeshow account on Twitter and Instagram. | @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