The Skate Podcast

Post trade deadline, Ken and Matt welcome former NHL goalie Guy Hebert from Fox Sports Midwest to analyze the Bruins' trades for Ondrej Kase and Nick Ritchie. 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

Ken Laird, Matt Kalman and Pete Blackburn discuss the Bruins' trade of David Backes in return for salary relief and Ondrej Kase from Anaheim, plus whether or not Don Sweeney will make another move at the Monday deadline. 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

Ken Laird and Matt Kalman discuss a few traded players that the Bruins have missed out on, with the Trade Deadline approaching in a few days. Plus, this year's Tuukka Rask Vezina candidacy and the guys' WEEI.com live tweeting project of the "Miracle on Ice' game 40 years later. 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

Matt Kalman of WEEI.com and Pete Blackburn of CBS Sports discuss the controversy around the NHL Department of Player Safety after Zdeno Chara's fine and Evander Kane's complaint. Plus the guys talk abou the Bruins' needs leading up to the NHL trade deadline, David Krejci and Charlie Coyle's futures and what is a fair next contract for Torey Krug. 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

Ken and Matt welcome NESN Rinkside Reporter Sophia Jurksztowicz to the WEEI complex to talk Bruins & about her first season covering the team. Also discussed, a theoretical David Krejci trade at seasons' end to keep Torey Krug. 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

Ken Laird, Matt Kalman and Pete Blackburn are in every Sunday at 8am on 93.7FM to talk Bruins, this is their debut 2020 episode with the first place B's approaching the trade deadline. 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

Matt Kalman and Ken Laird welcome NY Post Rangers writer Brett Cyrgalis for some intel on Chris Kreider, the NHL's top rental trade target, and the guys analyze the recent changes to the Bruins line combinations. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sunday Skate tri-host Pete Blackburn joins Matt & Ken in studio to discuss the state of the Bruins at the All-Star break and bye week, with a look ahead to the team's trade deadline options 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

Ken and Matt react to the week's news, including the moving of Brett Ritchie and David Backes to AHL Providence, plus the guys welcome former BU defenseman and 2011 Bruins Cup contributor Colby Cohen to the show to discuss the first half of Charlie McAvoy and others. 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

Ken and Matt discuss the Bruins' team toughness - or lack therof - in the wake of Tuukka Rask getting concussed by Columbus and the team not responding in significant fashion. 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

Ken and Matt return for the new year with NHL Network analyst Brian Lawton and reaction to the Bruins' recent "slide". 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

It's the end of one decade, and the start of the next. With Ken Laird on assignment, the Patriot Ledger's Mike Loftus joined Matt Kalman to look back at a decade of Bruins hockey and look ahead to what's in store in the 2020s. 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

University of Michigan assistant coach and former Bruins goalie Steve Shields on Boston prospects Johnny Beecher and Jack Becker, plus some remembrances of the 2003 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

Legendary hockey reporter Bob McKenzie - 'The BobFather' - joins Ken and Matt for the latest on the Bruins and possible trade deadline targets, the future of Torey Krug, and more. 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

Ken Laird and Matt Kalman discuss the Bruins "Regression" after a mini-skid, and Boston native and former NHL'er Chris Knuckles Nilan joins to discuss the Bruins' start, the state of the Atlantic Division, Claude Julien and the NHL's coaching abuse 'scandal'. 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

Ken and Matt are joined by longtime Boston Globe hockey writer Kevin Paul Dupont to discuss the amazing start from David Pastrnak. The guys also discuss what the Charlie Coyle contract means for the future of the Bruins center position, as well as behind the scenes violence and bigotry regarding some North American hockey coaches. 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

Ken & Matt are joined by WEEI Godfather Dale Arnold this week to talk all thing Bruins as the team hits Thanksviging week with a 15-3-5 record and a first-place position in the Atlantic Division. 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

Ken and Matt talk Bruins after an impressive win in Jersey and coming off a 3-out-of-4 point weekend against Toronto and Washington. NHL legend Eddie Shack also joins the show with his autobiographer Ken Reid to discuss Eddie's Boston years and his new book. 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

Matt Kalman talks with hockey writer and Canadian radio personality Liam Maguire about his new book, 'The Real Ogie!', a look at the real-life inspiration for Slap Shot character Ogie Oglethorpe, Goldie Goldthorpe. Matt and Liam also discuss Don Cherry's departure from Hockey Night in Canada, with Liam giving his insight as a friend and colleague of Cherry's through the years. 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

Laird and Kalman evaluate the Bruins recent 0-2-2 skid, including blowing a four-goal lead at home to Florida. The guys are also joined by NHL analyst and former netminder Jamie McLennan from TSN and the NHL Network. 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

Matt Kalman spoke to Bruins defensman Kevan Miller on Veterans Day, discussing the latest on Miller's knee rehab as well as his connection to veteran's organizations and issues. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bruins graciously rolled out the red carpet for Matt Kalman and Ken Laird and gave them an exclusive sit-down with President Cam Neely at TD Garden. Cam discussed the Bruins hot start (11-1-2 at the time of the taping), the B's top line, Pastrnak scoring 50-goals, Torey Krug, and being the face of the franchise among other items. 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

Legendary NHL defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom calls Matt Kalman & Ken Laird from Sweden to discuss his NHL career, the current Bruins, and his new book 'The Pursuit of Perfection'. 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

NHL on NBC analyst Pierre McGuire joins Ken & Matt to discuss whether the 9-1-2 Bruins are really as good as their record indicates. Pierre also weighs in on the B's top line, Pastrnak's hot start, and Torey Krug's future among other NHL issues. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Kalman chats one-on-one with the just-retired Dennis Seidenberg, reflecting on his NHL career and his time and title run with 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

Ken & Kalman have three division games to sink their teeth into, with the B's coming off a shootout loss to Tampa and a split with Toronto. The guys also welcome longtime Toronto Maple Leafs writer Lance Hornby to find out what it's like to cover a team that hasn't won a title since 1967, not to mention insights on the current Boston rivals. Torey Krug contract talk is also featured. 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

Former NHL coach and GM and current Sportsnet analyst Doug MacLean joins Ken and Matt to talk about the Bruins, Lightning, Maple Leafs, Panthers and more. 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

Matt Kalman grabbed Bruins defense prospect Jakub Zboril for a quick interview while visiting Providence this week. Zboril discussed his training camp in Boston and how his game has progressed over the last few months. 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

Canadian legend and former Bruins coach Don Cherry joins Ken and Matt on this week's episode, with Grapes weighing in on the B's 3-0 start and his history with the franchise. 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

Matt Kalman made a trek to Providence and sat down with P-Bruins coach Jay Leach as the AHL season is now underway. 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

Ken Laird and Matt Kalman are joined by CBS Sports hockey writer Pete Blackburn to preview the Bruins and NHL 2019-2020 season which is about to begin. The guys talk about the B's outlook, splice in sound from Bruins GM Don Sweeney and President Cam Neely from media day, and give their league predictions. 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

Ken Laird and Matt Kalman discuss the top Bruins roster issues with the 2019-2020 regular season one week away. The guys are also joined by Greg Linnelli of the Tampa Bay Lightning radio network to get a preview of the Atlantic Division 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

Matt Kalman did a quick bonus pod after the Bruins' 4-3 OT preseason win over the Flyers at TD Garden, with a quick recap of the game and an interview with Brandon Carlo. 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

Bruins winger Karson Kuhlman sits down with Ken & Matt at Warrior Ice after a training camp workout, discussing his game and mindset entering his second year with the Bruins. The guys also take an early look at Bruins roster battles and opening season line projections as well as Matt's recent story on life after the two-year window for the current core. 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

Ken Laird and Matt Kalman react to the signing of RFA Brandon Carlo to a two-year bridge deal of $2.85 AAV 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

Matt Kalman and Dale Arnold discuss the Bruins' signing of RFA Charlie McAvoy 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

Ken Laird and Matt Kalman are joined by NESN play-by-play man Jack Edwards to preview the upcoming Bruins season and 2019 Training Camp which gets underway this week. 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

Matt Kalman catches up with Gregory Campbell and Chris Kelly on a special bonus episode of The Skate Pod. 2011 reflections included. 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

Pete Blackburn of CBS Sports is back with Ken & Matt to discuss the top Bruins issues as rookie and then training camp is set to open in the upcoming week. 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

Former NHL GM and TSN expert hockey analyst Craig J. Button joins Ken & Matt to evaluate the Bruins at the pro and prospect level, as well as give his take on the difficulty in signing Charlie McAvoy to a long-term deal. 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

Laird & Kalman welcome their first-ever Bruins guest to The Skate Podcast, with 2015 first-round draft pick Zach Senyshyn joining the show to discuss his development and outlook for 2019-2020. 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

Ken Laird and Matt Kalman are back for another Skate, with the guys debating a few new lists & offseason hockey stories. Ken can't get enough of The Athletic, this week featuring a 31-team league subscriber poll comparing fan confidence in their favorite team's front office vs. that team's perception league-wide. Another Skate subscriber calls in to talk hockey, with Chris Mancuso from Niagara giving his take on Jack Studnicka and the state of the B's. 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

Matt Kalman interviewed Bruins' prospect Curtis Hall recently at B's Development Camp, and here is that chat. 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

Ken Laird, Matt Kalman, and guest host this week Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media discuss the recent Cam Neely comments on NBC Sports Boston regarding the Charlie McAvoy RFA contract negotiations. The guys discuss Bruins' GM Don Sweeney's worst moves to date, and whether the McAvoy negotiation is the most important decision of Sweeney's tenure. 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

Matt Kalman talks to NHL.com's Mike Morreale about Bruins first round pick John Beecher and his standout performance with Team USA at the World Junior Summer Showcase. 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

Ken & Kalman debate a few Bruins issues including the latest on Charlie McAvoy's contract, the new Andrei Vasilevsky contract in Tampa, and Bruins most likely to breakout next year. Plus, Skate Pod listeners Paul and Bob make their debut on the show to talk about the team. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DJ Bean - Former WEEI.com Bruins writer and the founder of Sunday Skate - joins Ken & Matt to follow up on Wiggy's hot take from last week and put the Bruins current issues in their proper context. 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

Is trading Patrice Bergeron a radical idea? Yes. But that's Wiggy's point, in that the Bruins' need a drastic change to win it all. Wiggy is free to give his take here on The Skate Pod (free from Dale Arnold's censorship on the Dale & Keefe show) and he’s got two specific players he'd want to move Bergeron for. 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

Ken Laird & Matt Kalman react to the signing of free agent Marcus Johansson by the Buffalo Sabres, and are joined by two special phone guests: celebrity Boston talk show caller Maria in Watertown plus CBS Sports' finest Pete Blackburn. 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

Ken Laird & Matt Kalman react to Day 1 of 2019 NHL Free Agency, with the Bruins making a few minor signings but avoiding big ticket items due to salary cap and other (pending RFA signings & David Backes) limitations. 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