The Skate Podcast

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

Brian, Scott and Bridgette break down the Bruins' huge win over the Avalanche and try to figure out what their lines should look like with Brad Marchand returning later this week. They also discuss how to approach the trade deadline and some recent 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 break down the three games the Bruins have played without Brad Marchand and Patrice Bergeron. They also debate whether the Bruins' defensive issues can be solved from within and talk a little Olympic hockey as well. 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 Raycroft joins Brian, Scott and Bridgette to react to the news that Tuukka Rask is expected to end his comeback attempt. They also discuss the Linus Ullmark-Jeremy Swayman tandem, Brad Marchand's looming suspension for attacking Tristan Jarry, and the Bruins' biggest need ahead of the trade deadline. P.S.- Sunday Skate with Razor, Scott and Matt Kalman returns to WEEI on Feb. 20 at 11 a.m. 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' recent play and where the team stands at the All-Star break. They also look ahead to the second half and trade deadline 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, Scott and Bridgette are back to discuss the Bruins' tough loss to the Avalanche, Taylor Hall's hit on Nathan MacKinnon, Tuukka Rask's struggles, and what the Bruins should be looking for leading up to 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

The Bruins' five-game winning streak came to a screeching halt with a blowout loss to the Hurricanes. Brian, Bridgette and Scott reflect on that disaster, as well as the strong play that came before it. Was it just a blip on the radar, or something 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 discuss Tuukka Rask's now-official return to the Bruins and Jeremy Swayman being sent down to Providence. They also break down the red-hot B's after a pair of road wins over the Lightning and Capitals. 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

Guest Mark Divver -- expert on all things Providence Bruins and Rhode Island hockey -- joins us off the bat to discuss Oskar Steen, Jack Studnicka and more. Then Brian, Scott and Bridgette break down the Bruins' three straight wins since their COVID break and look ahead to trade rumors season (38:00). 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 Brian (no Bridgette this week) discuss the spread of COVID-19 and wave of postponements around the NHL, including the Bruins' situation. Then they get into what these Bruins need once they start playing again. 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 joined by Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic to discuss the Bruins' COVID situation, where things stand on the Jake DeBrusk trade front, and whether Bruce Cassidy's coaching style rubs some players the wrong way. After the interview with Fluto, the gang dives into David Backes' recent comments about 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

Scott, Bridgette and Brian discuss the Bruins' three games without Brad Marchand and how the lineup might look upon his return. They also break down the Jake DeBrusk situation and wonder how many more games he'll play for Boston. 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

Bridgette, Scott and Brian react to two significant Monday afternoon news drops: Jake DeBrusk reportedly requesting a trade, and Brad Marchand getting suspended three games for a slew-foot. 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, Brian and Bridgette discuss the Bruins' blowout loss to Calgary, which killed any momentum they had been building. They also revisit the Bruins' goaltending plan for this season, which became a major talking point after being shut out by Dan Vladar. 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