The Skate Podcast

Brian, Bridgette and Scott speak to guest Mark Divver who explains Jakub Lauko's development from his start in Providence to now and gives his thoughts on the Jack Studnicka 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 speak to guest Mark Divver about what he has seen in Providence this season from some of the Bruins' key prospects, including Fabian Lysell, Johnny Beecher, Marc McLaughlin, Georgii Merkulov and more. Plus, his thoughts on the Jack Studnicka trade and what the Bruins got in return. 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. 126, seg. 3: Brian, Bridgette and Scott break down the Bruins' trade of Jack Studnicka to Vancouver mid-game on Thursday and give the details on who the Bruins received in return. Plus, what Don Sweeney said about his ongoing discussions with David Pastrnak's agent in pursuit of a contract extension. 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. 126, seg. 2: Brian, Bridgette and Scott review the injury David Krejci suffered in Thursday's game, what the upper-body injury could be, and what rotation could happen in the lineup with both Marchand and Krejci out for Friday's game in 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. 126, Seg. 1: Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss Marchand's health and immediate contributions in the Bruins win over Detroit on Thursday. 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 cover one of the most hectic days so far in the Bruins season, including Marchand's impressive performance in his first game after recovering from off-season hip surgery, the latest news on the David Krejci injury and what it means for the lineup, and what we think of the Jack Studnicka trade and the pieces the Bruins got in return. 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' healthier and improving defense, which helped lift them to a 3-1 win over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott and Bridgette discuss the Bruins' Halloween costumes and Brandon Carlo's return from another concussion. Then Bridgette goes 1-on-1 with Connor Clifton (11:18) to discuss his expanded role this season, playing physical, Blink-182, college hockey rivalries and more. 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

After beating the Wild on Saturday, the 5-1-0 Bruins lead the NHL in points. They're doing it without Brad Marchand and Charlie McAvoy. Brian, Bridgette and Scott break down their red-hot start and discuss just how good this team actually is. 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' 2-1 shootout win over the Ducks, including another strong outing from Linus Ullmark, a bounce-back performance from Taylor Hall, and a rough season debut for Jack Studnicka. 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' 2-1 shootout win over the Ducks, including another strong outing from Linus Ullmark, a bounce-back performance from Taylor Hall, and a rough season debut for Jack Studnicka. 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' wild 7-5 loss to the Senators on Tuesday, as well as Monday's win over the Panthers. They get into Boston's defensive breakdowns, offensive depth, and Craig Smith getting healthy-scratched. 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 over the Coyotes and discuss their takeaways from the first two games, including a balanced offensive attack and another injury to Brandon Carlo. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott goes 1-on-1 with Bruins forward Jakub Lauko to discuss his NHL debut, resetting after a difficult 2021-22 season, and his offseason training program that included wrestling and kickboxing. 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' season-opening 5-2 win over the Capitals, including a big night from the Czech 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

Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss the Bruins' big waiver moves, our takeaways from media day, and our predictions for 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

Scott goes 1-on-1 with A.J. Greer to talk about his push to make the Bruins, his up-and-down career to this point, mental health, his 2019 arrest and more. 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

The Bruins have made 15 cuts this week. Brian, Bridgette and Scott react to them, including a major surprise in Marc McLaughlin. 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 how the Bruins' bubble battles are shaping up after a disappointing effort in Monday's preseason loss to the Devils. 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 A.J. Greer's big game in the Bruins' preseason win over the Rangers and what it means to the current roster competition. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod |@smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott sits down with Bruins defenseman Jakub Zboril to discuss his return from a torn ACL, competition for defense jobs, and reuniting with childhood friend Pavel Zacha. 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 share their takeaways from the Bruins' preseason opener and dive into the battle for fourth-line jobs. 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 Day 1 of Bruins training camp, including some early thoughts on Johnny Beecher and Fabian Lysell. They also discuss Zdeno Chara's retirement and the Bruins' new jersey sponsorship. 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 David Pastrnak saying he wants to stay in Boston, David Krejci saying he feels great, and our takeaways from the Prospects Challenge in 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

Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss Jake DeBrusk's first media availability since he rescinded his trade request, as well as other happenings from the start of captains practices. 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 are getting antsy waiting for Bruins training camp to start, so they preview some storylines they'll be following and discuss which players we might collectively be "sleeping" on. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod |@smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott's back! He, Brian and Bridgette react to Jim Montgomery's interview with Gresh & Keefe, including his line combo ideas and comments about Fabian Lysell. They also discuss a recent report about David Pastrnak being "in no rush" to sign an extension. 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 Bridgette describe the Bruins' plans for Pavel Zacha. An update on how extension talks are going between Don Sweeney and David Pastrnak. And, what role Fabian Lysell, Johnny Beecher, Jack Studnicka, and other prospects could play early 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

Brian and Bridgette break down the Bergeron, Krejci, and Zacha contracts while Scott has fun in Scotland. We discuss what Bergeron revealed in today's media availability about why his contract took so long to finalize, why this roster has a higher ceiling than last year's Bruins' squad, and what today's signings mean for the team's salary cap going forward. 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 ongoing wait for Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci, Bruins Week in Italy, what the lineup could look like this season, and who needs to step up early on. 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 ongoing Bergeron/Krejci waiting game, the trade for Pavel Zacha, and other happenings around the NHL. 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 Jim Montgomery's introductory press conference, the comments from the Jacobs, the latest on Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci, the start of free agency, and a little bit of NHL Draft and Bruins development camp. 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 react to the news that Jim Montgomery is expected to be hired as the Bruins' new head coach. 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, Scott and Bridgette react to the report from Joe McDonald that Patrice Bergeron has decided to return to the Bruins for a 19th season. They also dive into what they want to see this offseason and the Bruins' coaching search. 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 react to the news that the Bruins have fired head coach Bruce Cassidy. 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' Game 7 loss to the Hurricanes, review the season as a whole, and look ahead to an offseason that includes a major question about Patrice Bergeron's future. 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' Game 6 win over the Hurricanes and preview Game 7. 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 went from being down 0-2 and seemingly having no hope to now being tied after beating the Hurricanes in Games 3 and 4. They also look ahead to Game 5 and the rest of the 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 break down the Bruins' 5-2 loss to the Hurricanes in Game 2, as the series now heads to Boston with the B's in an 0-2 hole. Is there any hope? 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 preview the Bruins' first-round series against the Hurricanes from the Boston perspective. Then Sara Civian of The Athletic joins us (42:10) to provide some insight on 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 and Scott (no Bridgette this week) break down the Bruins' big win over the Panthers and discuss the state of the team with just two games left in the regular season. They also look ahead to a possible (probable?) first-round series against the Hurricanes. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod |@smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ 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' injuries, goaltending situation, power-play struggles and more with now just two weeks to go until the playoffs. How concerned should we be about any of it? 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

For the first half (33 minutes) of this week's episode, Scott and Brian are joined by one of Brian's former players and current co-host of the Hults on Hockey podcast, Cam Hult, to break down the Bruins' defensive injuries and issues. Then the regular crew (Scott, Brian and Bridgette) discuss the Bruins' goaltending situation, the Eastern Conference playoff race, and the red-hot play of Jake DeBrusk and Erik Haula. 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

This episode opens with ESPN's John Buccigross joining us to talk about this week's Frozen Four in Boston, a couple Bruins prospects, and the post-trade deadline Bruins. Then Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss the Bruins' loss to the Red Wings, their mounting injuries, and Jeremy Swayman's recent downturn. 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

Bally Sports' Pete Blackburn joins Scott, Brian and Bridgette to discuss the Bruins' loss to Toronto, Leafs fans calling for Taylor Hall's head, and which teams the Bruins match up best with come 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

Brian, Bridgette and Scott react to the Bruins' trade deadline and break down how they stack up in the Eastern Conference now. They also discuss the possibility of Fabian Lysell seeing NHL action 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

Brian, Bridgette and Scott react to the Bruins' trade for defenseman Hampus Lindholm and break down what he can do for the team. 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

With a week to go until the trade deadline, Brian, Scott and Bridgette discuss a bunch of possible targets, who they want to see the Bruins prioritize, and who might be realistic. 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' 5-1-0 road trip, as well as their recent trend of giving up goals in the final minute of games. Then they dive into the latest on Claude Giroux and some other 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

Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss Jake DeBrusk's hot streak and whether the Bruins should keep him or trade him. They also get into whether Don Sweeney should go "all-in" at the trade deadline, and what that actually means. 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