The Skate Podcast

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

Matt Kalman and longtime Providence hockey writer Mark Divver, now of RinksideRhodeIsland.com, record from the Bruins practice rink at Warrior Ice in Brighton and highlight who they feel were the standouts from the 2019 Bruins Development Camp, including Oskar Steen, Cooper Zech, John Beecher Pavel Shen and the team's goaltending prospects Dan Vladar, Kyle Keyser and Jeremy Swayman. 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 re-launch the WEEI hockey podcast as 'The Skate Podcast' and dive into the Bruins free agency decisions as July 1 approaches, plus a look back at the weekend's drafting of John Beecher. 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 are in the WEEI podcentre on a Friday to discuss the Bozak non-call and the rest of the Blues 2-1 Game 5 win in the Stanley Cup Final 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 in the podcentre on a Wednesday to preview the 2019 Cup Finals between the Bruins and the Blues. 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

n for a special Tuesday edition of Sunday Skate, reacting to the B's series win over Columbus and looking ahead to the Eastern Finals and the Carolina Hurricanes. 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 WEEI Bruins writer Matt Kalman are in for a special Tuesday edition of Sunday Skate, reacting to the B's series win over Columbus and looking ahead to the Eastern Finals and the Carolina Hurricanes. 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

Dale Arnold is joined by former Bruins goalie Andrew Raycroft. Dale and Andrew discuss Andrew's life and career after the Bruins and how he landed as NESN. They also get into Bruins topics of the day, as well as get to the bottom of why goalies are weird. 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

Dale Arnold and Matt Kalman take a look at the Bruins' trade deadline moves, assess how the Bruins stack up for the playoffs and answer your Twitter questions. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Zero Pucks Given, Matt Kalman joins Dale Arnold to discuss the Bruins season so far. They talk about the lack of competition for the forwards and how players are being given spots and not earning them. The Bruins have one of the best lines in the NHL with Bergeron, Pastrnak, and Marchand but Dale and Matt wonder if they should be split up to help with the other lines that are not contributing. Dale is also nervous about the Charlie McAvoy injury situation because the Bruins are being quite about the whole thing. They also talk about the Ottawa Senators players that were recorded in an Uber bashing 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

In this edition of Zero Pucks given, Matt Kalman joins Dale Arnold to discuss the previous season and what’s coming up for the Bruins. They open talking about the Bruins and Lightning series and what they could learn from it for next season.Tuukka Rask is the most polarizing figure in sports but he was not the problem against the Lightning. They assess the defensive pairings and the loss of Torey Krug. Can the Bruins live with two 5’9 defensemen? Bruins need to find a veteran left shot third pair defenseman and then choose between Grzelcyk and Krug. They discuss the importance of Chara even at his age 41 year. They recap the offensive lines and how the fourth line disappeared in the playoffs, how Riley Nash is probably going to leave Boston and who is going to fill in on the third line. Danton Heinen might find himself being traded, but he can be plugged into the top 9. David Backes had a lost season, but when healthy he was good. He’s not living up to the contract, he’s basically here for leadership, might not get much more out of him. Rick Nash most likely will not be back, he gave virtually nothing in the playoffs. David Krejci has been a disappointment, why can no one play with him?The first line of Marchand-Bergeron-Pastrnak has been unstoppable, the Bruins lost because no one else could score. Brad Marchand plays with an edge, but now he’s too good for it. If Bergeron wins his 5th Selke it’s time to start thinking Hall of Fame. Rookies that could make an impact next year, Ryan Donato, Forsbacka-Karlsson, Jessie Gabriel, Vaakanainen. Maybe include some rookies to find a left shot defenseman and include Torey Krug. Sweeney might want to get back into the first round. Dale wouldn’t want many more people than Cassidy coaching the Bruins after this season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Zero Pucks given, former Bruin Marc Savard joins Dale Arnold to discuss Savard’s career ending concussion, recent hits to the head in the playoffs, Savard’s efforts in the field of concussion research, and the Bruins’ current series against the Lightning. 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

On June 24, 2006, the Boston Bruins traded the 2003-2004 Calder Trophy winner, goaltender Andrew Raycroft, to the Toronto Maple Leafs. In return, the Bruins received a 19-year old Finnish prospect, a goalie named Tuukka Rask. Raycroft joins Dale Arnold to discuss the trade, give a goalie's perspective on Rask's performance, his time playing in Toronto, and the Bruins-Leafs series. 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 a week stuck in traffic, Ty finally makes his way back to WEEI headquarters and reconnects with Dale for another episode of Zero Pucks Given. They talk about the Black and Gold establishing themselves as a legit power in the Eastern Conference after a downright ridiculous March schedule, how the Tampa Bay Lightning — or any team, for that matter -- are no longer scary if you’re the Bruins, and why this postseason seems like it’s a true make-or-break kind of year for Tuukka Rask. This is Zero Pucks Given, presented by Star Market and Wise Snacks. 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