The Skate Podcast

Ep 140, pt 1: Brian, Bridgette and Scott go through what contributed to the Bruins' slow start, Bruce Cassidy's tribute in his first time back at the Garden and what issues some Bruins defensive pairs have had since McAvoy came back. 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 140, pt 3: Brian, Bridgette and Scott answer a listener question about what happened to the David Pastrnak contract extension talks. What we know and still don't know about a potential extension and timeline. And, what kind of future the Bruins would have if Pastrnak left. 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 140, pt 2: Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss the performances of each of the bottom six forwards in the Bruins' shootout loss to the Golden Knights. A dangerous play for Patrice Bergeron. What Bruce Cassidy said after the 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. 139, Part 3: Brian and Scott discuss the Bruins' still-improving 5-on-5 offense, especially from the top line. They also get sidetracked into lamenting the sad state of best-on-best international hockey. 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. 139, Part 2: Brian and Scott discuss the Bruins' unmatched depth, including Trent Frederic's growth and Charlie Coyle adding more to his 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. 139, Part 1: Brian and Scott break down the Bruins' 5-1 win over the Avalanche, who admittedly were not at full strength. 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' 5-1 win over the defending Stanley Cup champion Avalanche. While Colorado wasn't full strength, this was still an impressive win that showcased Boston's unmatched depth. 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 whether the Bruins could be the deepest team in the league. What you need to know about the Bruins' recent moves to clear up cap space. Was the win over Tampa Bay Jeremy Swayman's best performance of the season? 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 138, pt 3: Brian, Bridgette and Scott break down Jeremy Swayman's performance in the win over Tampa Bay. Do people really like the Bruins' Winter Classic uniforms? 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 138, pt 1: Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss how the Bruins made a smaller move than expected to open up the cap space needed for Derek Forbort to return. What the cap situation means for the future of Anton Stralman and Craig Smith. Why the Hall-Coyle-Frederic line has had much more chemistry than last year. 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 138, pt 2: Brian, Bridgette and Scott answer some bigger picture questions such as, are the Bruins the deepest team in the NHL? Have they passed the Avalanche as Stanley Cup favorites? 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 137, pt 3: Bridgette and Brian go though the ending of the Bruins' win over Carolina, capped off by a David Pastrnak overtime game-winning goal. What's going on with Jacob Zboril? Bruins unveil their Winter Classic jersey. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 137, pt 1: Brian and Bridgette go through the challenges the Bruins faced in their comeback against Carolina to get their 12th-straight home win. Assessing the strengths of the Bruins' third line with Taylor Hall on the left wing. The update on the Ullmark and Smith injuries is promising. 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 137, pt 2: Brian and Bridgette go through the Bruins special-teams struggles and whether or not they could be a lingering issue. The 'Czech line' scores all three Bruins' goals. The Bruins' rotating defensive pairs could be taking away from some players full potential. 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

With Scott on IR, Brian and Bridgette go through the key moments of the Bruins' comeback win over Carolina that made them the first team in NHL history to win their first 12 home games in a season. An update on Ullmark and Smith's injuries after Friday's 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 136, pt 3: Grading Swayman's return vs Chicago and Ullmark's performance in Tampa Bay. The Bruins' could have done better with their Winter Classic jersey design. 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 136, pt 1. Brian, Bridgette and Scott describe how Patrice Bergeron continues to add on to his already Hall-of-Fame-worthy career. Where does Pavel Zacha fit best? How the Bruins' impressive record gives them the luxury to test different lineup combinations. 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 start off by recapping Bergeron's importance to the Bruins throughout his time with the franchise, as he scored his 1000th career point against the Tampa Bay Lightning. David Krejci and Charlie McAvoy continue to contribute. What we think of the Bruins' leaked Winter Classic jerseys. 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 136, pt 2: Krejci, Pastrnak and McAvoy continued to produce. What matchups Brandon Carlo works best in. We discuss each Bruins' defensemen's role in special teams play. 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 overcame a slow start against the Flyers to maintain their perfect record at home. What Nosek and Foligno bring to the team. Do we like the Stralman-Carlo pair? And is this the beginning of an uptick in productivity for Krejci and the Bruins' second line? Follow us on Twitter *if it still exists by the time we post this*: @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. 135 (pt. 2): Brian, Bridgette and Scott break down the role of the Bruins' defense in their win over the Flyers. Assessing the Stralman-Carlo third pairing. Where Derek Forbort will slot in when he returns from 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. 135 (pt. 1): Brian, Bridgette and Scott go through key performances in the Bruins' win over the Flyers. How Krejci and Nosek have gotten going offensively. Why Jim Montgomery is tinkering with his forward lines so much. 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. 135 (pt. 3): Brian, Bridgette and Scott break down how much perceptions of Nick Foligno have changed from the start of the season to now. Is anyone else mad that the Bruins-Candians rivalry has been missing the past few seasons? Quick fashion segment about Bruins' potential Winter Classic jerseys. 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 and Scott discuss the news that the Bruins have brought in an independent firm to review their player-vetting process. Then (21:53) Scott sits down with Taylor Hall to discuss his season, including some recent struggles, and the team's historic start. 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. 133, Part 3: Brian and Scott discuss the Bruins' defensive depth chart, which now has Connor Clifton ahead of Brandon Carlo. What should their pairings be once Derek Forbort returns? 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. 133, Part 2: Brian and Scott dive into the Bruins' bottom six, where Tomas Nosek ended his goal drought, Craig Smith got scratched, and A.J. Greer electrified the Garden crowd with a fight. 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. 133, Part 1: Brian and Scott break down the Bruins' back-to-back wins over the Sabres and Canucks. 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' back-to-back wins over the Sabres and Canucks, including some changes to the power play and the reuniting of Brad Marchand, Patrice Bergeron and David Pastrnak. The Bruins are now 14-2-0 overall and 9-0-0 at home. 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. 132 (pt. 3): Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss how a new statement from Isaiah Meyer-Crothers shows the Bruins' decision to sign Mitchell Miller was even worse than we knew. 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. 132 (pt. 2): Brian, Bridgette and Scott answer questions about the Bruins offense. Can the Krejci line regain its chemistry? Are the Bruins over-using their new all-forward powerplay structure? 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. 132 (pt. 1): Brian, Bridgette and Scott go through Charlie McAvoy's performance in his first game of the season, Connor Clifton's consistently good play and the Bruins' overall defensive success. 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 assess Charlie McAvoy's performance in his season debut vs Calgary, the Bruins' all-forward power play and the latest info on the Mitchell Miller debacle that makes the decision by Bruins' management look even worse. 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 go through the changes the Bruins made to their bottom-six lines, their special teams success against St. Louis and the latest on the disaster that was the Mitchell Miller signing and release. 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. 131 (pt. 1): Brian, Bridgette and Scott go through the lineup changes the Bruins made, the success of Charlie Coyle and the third line, and the Bruins' perfect special-teams performance in their win over St. Louis. 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. 131 (pt. 3): Brian, Bridgette and Scott go in-depth on the recent release of controversial prospect Mitchell Miller, who is most at fault for failing to vet him, and what disciplinary action could be taken against members of the organization. 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. 131 (pt. 2): Brian, Bridgette and Scott describe how Bruins' head coach Jim Montgomery rearranged his lineup to make up for a lack of spark vs St. Louis. Is Frederic-Nosek-Smith fourth line the worst fourth-line combo the Bruins have used this year? Jakub Lauko ends up back in Providence. 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

Part 3 of Ep. 130: Brian and Scott dive into the backlash against the Bruins' Mitchell Miller signing and wonder if Don Sweeney and Cam Neely's jobs could be in jeopardy. Also, how involved was ownership, and will we hear from the Jacobs? 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

Part 2 of Ep. 130: Brian and Scott share their reactions to the Bruins' controversial signing of defenseman Mitchell Miller, who was found to have engaged in bullying and racist behavior in 2016. 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

Part 1 of Ep. 130: Brian and Scott break down the Bruins' 2-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, which ended their seven-game winning 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

Brian and Scott (no Bridgette due to college hockey duties) break down the Bruins' 2-1 loss to the Maple Leafs, then (beginning at 26:35) dive into Boston's controversial decision to sign Mitchell Miller. 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 explain how the Bruins' depth has allowed them to roll to a historic 10-1-0 record to start the season. New information involving the Derek Forbort and Jeremy Swayman injuries. Will David Krejci and Charlie McAvoy play in Toronto? Plus, a deeper dive into the Bruins bottom six, defensive shuffling and trade options when they inevitably have to address their looming salary cap issues. 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. 129 (pt. 3): Brian, Bridgette and Scott go over the latest on the Derek Forbort injury, who can replace him and what D-pairs can pick up the slack with Forbort and Charlie McAvoy out. Could Mike Reilly be dealt soon, when the Bruins have to make some tough decisions in order to be cap-compliant. Is the Bruins 10-1-0 start the biggest surprise in the NHL this season? 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. 129 (pt. 2): Bridgette and Scott cover the Bruins' top six forwards contributions to the Bruins win over the Rangers. Plus, why do some media members in Boston have such bad takes when it comes to 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. 129 (pt. 1): Brian, Bridgette and Scott break down another high scoring win for the Bruins as they took down the Rangers on the road. Nick Foligno has emerged as a key leader in the bottom six Bruins' forwards. Does Craig Smith still have a spot in 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. 128 (pt. 2): Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss each of the Bruins' top-six forwards and their impact in Pittsburgh, Pavel Zacha's expanded role with David Krejci out and why a long-term injury to Derek Forbort could be problematic for the Bruins' defense. 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. 128 (pt. 3): Brian, Bridgette and Scott break down the Bruins' goaltending in Pittsburgh including what we know about Jeremy Swayman's lower-body injury. Plus, how Linus Ullmark found a way to get another win, even after getting pulled. 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. 128 (pt. 1): Brian, Bridgette and Scott give first thoughts on the Bruins' comeback win over Pittsburgh. What's the Bruins deal with Tristan Jarry? And, how the Bruins' depth made its mark throughout Tuesday's 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

Brian, Bridgette and Scott go through one of the Bruins' strangest games of the season in Pittsburgh, covering two key injuries, Hampus Lindholm's effects on the game and the Bruins' ability to fight back in even the toughest situations. 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. 127 (pt. 3): Brian, Bridgette and Scott speak to Providence Bruins reporter Mark Divver about Georgii Merkulov, Luke Toporowski and Jack Achan's potential in the NHL. Plus, We break down more positive take-aways from the Bruins win over Columbus. 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. 127 (pt. 2): Brian, Bridgette and Scott speak to Providence Bruins reporter Mark Divver about Fabian Lysell's development this year and where/when he could fit in with Boston later in the season. 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