The Skate Podcast

Discussing the Bruins' loss to Anaheim and the impact of not having Charlie McAvoy. Updating the Bruins' long list of injuries. Plus, thoughts on Johnny Beecher joining the Flames, Morgan Geekie leading the league in goals and Nikita Zadorov stepping up during McAvoy's absence. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at [email protected] Jump to:00:00 - Bruins can't get points against Anaheim 5:00 - McAvoy gets facial surgery 20:00 - Thoughts on Viel & Beecher 33:00 - McAvoy injury timetable and replacement 46:00 - Looking ahead to the rest of the Bruins' road trip 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

Discussing the Bruins' loss against the Hurricanes with several key players out of the lineup, Johnny Beecher being claimed off waivers by Calgary and what roster moves may come next as injuries pile up. What should the Bruins lineup look like if McAvoy misses an extended amount of time? Plus, evaluating the players that were called up from Providence. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] 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

We discuss the Bruins' win over the Canadiens in Montreal and the energy that is back in the rivalry. Plus, checking in on the Bruins team stats and individual stats a quarter of the way through the season. And, updates on the injuries to McAvoy and Arvidsson. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] 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

We discuss the Bruins back-to-back wins over the Toronto Maple Leafs, David Pastrnak's 400th career goal and whether or not this Bruins team can sustain the high level of play they've been at during their seven-game win streak. Plus, what the Bruins learned from their losing streak, Nikita Zadorov's hit on Auston Matthews and looking ahead to more divisional games this week. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] 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

Discussing the Bruins' win over Toronto, Mason Lohrei's performance after returning from being scratched and what the Bruins' lineup looks like after another injury to their forward group. Plus, Boston ties to Monday's Hockey Hall of Fame induction and where the Bruins sit in the conference standings a few weeks away from Thanksgiving. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] Jump to: 00:00 - Bruins win over Toronto 10:00 - Hall of Fame night for Zdeno Chara, Joe Thornton and more 18:00 - Sturm benching Lohrei pays off 22:00 - Steeves call up 33:00 - Mittelstadt & Elias Lindholm injury updates 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

Discussing the Bruins' win over the Senators, their current five-game win streak and what their identity has been when they are successful. Plus, a deep dive into Mason Lohrei's role with the team after being healthy scratched five games in a row. And, have Minten and Khusnutdinov helped solidify their roles in Boston? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] 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

Discussing the Bruins' win over the Islanders and what moves Sturm has made during the team's four-game win streak that have worked. Plus, an update on Elias Lindholm. And, is Mason Lohrei now the odd man out on defense? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] Jump to: 00:00 - Sturm puts Khusnutdinov & Minten in elevated roles 9:00 - Second line success 23:00 - Is Lohrei now the odd man out on defense? 37:00 - Zadorov's hit on Schaefer 47:00 - Zacha interview 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

Discussing the Bruins' win over the Hurricanes, the current top six forward group with Elias Lindholm out and what has worked defensively for the Bruins on their three-game win streak. Plus, is it time to put Lohrei in for Jokiharju? And, thoughts on Sturm's coaching style so far. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] 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

Discussing the Bruins win over Buffalo, how Marat Khusnutdinov has played since joining the first line and whether Joonas Korpisalo should get a third-straight start in net. Plus, how Marco Sturm's approach to earning playing time has been different than Jim Montgomery's. And, what the analytics say about the Zadorov-McAvoy pair. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] Jump to: 00:00 - Opening shifts: Khusnutdinov scores OT game winner, Elias Lindholm injury 07:00 - Should Korpisalo get a third-straight start? 20:00 - How Sturm's approach to earning ice time is different than Montgomery's 25:00 - Geekie stays hot 43:00 - Zadorov on Khusnutdinov 47:00 - Analytics support the Zadorov-McAvoy pair 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

Discussing the Bruins' win over the Islanders, Mason Lohrei being scratched and the impact Hampus Lindholm made on the defense in his return from injury. Plus, Sturm swaps Khusnutdinov and Geekie. And, thoughts on goaltending in the back-to-back. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] 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

Discussing the Bruins win over the Avalanche, their new D pairs and who produced in key moments. Plus, we spend time addressing the trade rumors surrounding Pavel Zacha. And, we look at some statistical trends for the Bruins through their first 10 games. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] 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 491, pt 1: Discussing the Bruins' loss to the Anaheim Ducks and the defensive issues that have plagued them on their six-game losing streak. Plus, what Sturm said about getting reinforcements from 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

Ep 491, pt 2: Discussing the play of Mason Lohrei and the Bruins' defense over their six-game losing 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

Ep 491, pt 3: Geekie and Zacha remain positives for the Bruins this season. Plus, a look ahead to the last four games of October. 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

Discussing the Bruins' loss to the Anaheim Ducks and the defensive issues that have plagued them on their six-game losing streak. Is it time to split up the Lohrei-McAvoy pair? Sturm's comments on getting reinforcements. And, looking ahead to the Bruins final four games of October. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] 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

Discussing the Bruins' game against the Florida Panthers that included an emotional tribute to former captain Brad Marchand. Plus, Marco Sturm's comments about Mason Lohrei being responsible for two goals against, Casey Mittelstadt's bounce back after being benched and another setback for Hampus Lindholm. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] 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 489, pt 1: 00:00 - Bruins return home on four-game losing streak; 05:00 - Mittelstadt scratched 11:00 - Four positives from the Bruins' road trip including Johnny Beecher 18:00 - Negatives from the Bruins' winless road trip 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 489, pt 3: Is the Bruins' right defensemen depth too thin? Marchand's return to Boston. 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 489, pt 2: How will Mittelstadt respond to being scratched? Do the Bruins need to call up someone who can help their offense? 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

Discussing the Bruins' winless road trip, Sturm benching Casey Mittelstadt and what needs to change for the Bruins to get back on track. Plus, thoughts on Beecher, Arvidsson, Jokiharju and more. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] 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 488, pt 1: 00:00 - Opening shifts: special teams let downs, top-6 struggles, bottom-6 scoring 14:00 - Do the Bruins need to call up an offensive player from 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

Ep 488, pt 2: Discussing the Bruins' defensive performance in Vegas and how important it is that Hampus Lindholm has a healthier season that 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 488, pt 3: Discussing the importance of the next few weeks for the Bruins as they try to finish out October better than they did last 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

Discussing the Bruins' loss in Vegas, some key mistakes and some positives about the bottom-six forward group. Plus, what should the Bruins do if the second line continues to struggle? And, a discussion on Hampus Lindholm's health and impact. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] 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 487, pt 1: 00:00 - Are the Bruins going to be a better comeback team this year? 7:00 - Pastrnak shows leadership ability in effort vs TBL 11:00 - Can Jordan Harris carve a larger role for himself? 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 487, pt 3: 00:00 - Is Pastrnak showing that it's time to make him the captain? 12:00 - Checking in on Bruins prospects in the NCAA including Dean Letourneau 20:00 - We bring back the game "Swayman quote or fortune cookie note?" 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 487, pt 2: 00:00 - When will Beecher or Viel get in the lineup? 03:00 - Bruins second line is clicking 09:00 - Thoughts on the Bruins two power-play units through 4 games 13:00 - Is McAvoy the right guy to QB PP1? 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

Discussing the Bruins' game against the Lightning including some notable moments for David Pastrnak that have sparked more conversation about the Bruins' open captain role. Plus, are the Bruins going to be a better comeback team this year? And, thoughts on the 2nd line, power-play units and a goalie prospect the Bruins may be targeting. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] 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

Discussing the Bruins back-to-back wins to start the season, what we've thought of each line so far and the changes the Bruins have made on special teams. Plus, Fraser Minten's impact so far and an update on Hampus Lindholm's injury against the Blackhawks. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] 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 485, pt 1: 00:00 - Predicting where the Bruins finish in the Atlantic 12:00 - Atlantic Division 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

Ep 485, pt 2: Predicting Pastrnak's point total, Swayman's save%, 2nd leading scorer & other individual accomplishments. 10:00 - Who will be the Bruins' X-factor? 18:00 - Who will exceed expectations? 25:00 - Who will not meet expectations? 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 485, pt 3: What would it take going right for the Bruins to make the playoffs? Plus, predicting the playoff field and Stanley Cup Champion. 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

We give our predictions for several categories for the Bruins this season including where they will finish in the standings, what it would take to make the playoffs and which players will exceed expectations. Plus, we go through our predictions for NHL playoff matchups including the Stanley Cup Final. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] Jump to: 00:00 - Predicting where the Bruins finish in the Atlantic 12:00 - Atlantic Division predictions 20:00 - Predicting Pastrnak's point total, Swayman's save%, 2nd leading scorer & other individual accomplishments 30:00 - Who will be the Bruins' X-factor? 38:00 - Who will exceed expectations? 45:00 - Who will not meet expectations? 60:00 - Predicting the playoff field and Stanley Cup Champion 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 484, pt 1: Reacting to the Bruins announcement that they will retire Zdeno Chara's number this season. Plus, what set Fraser Minten apart from the other players in training camp who didn't make the final roster in Boston. 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 484, pt 2: We discuss the Bruins waiving Matej Blumel, Alex Steves and sending Matt Poitras to Providence and who they chose to keep in Boston instead. 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 484, pt 3: We discuss what could be on the horizon for the Bruins' prospect pool depending on how their season goes based on current personelle and what Don Sweeney said on the subject. 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

Discussing the the news coming out of Monday's press conference with Don Sweeney, Cam Neely and Charlie Jacobs. We go over roster cuts that were a surprise and players who the Bruins opted to keep on their opening night roster. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] 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

Discussing the Bruins fifth preseason game and who is almost certainly not making Boston's roster on opening night. Plus, more conversations on Blumel, Poitras, Minten and the cases they've made to make the opening night lineup. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] 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 482, pt 1: 00:00 - Swayman comments on preseason performance 10:00 - Will Poitras & Minten be in the Bruins' opening night middle-six FW group? 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 480, pt 2: 00:00 - Thoughts on the battle over Bruins' fourth-line roles 10:30 - Can we write off Lysell being on the Bruins' opening night roster? 18:18 - Mittelstadt, Zacha, Arvidsson 20:00 - Where does Khusnutdinov fit in the Bruins' FW group? 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 480, pt 3: In a mini mailbag, we answering your questions on Matt Poitras, Hampus Lindholm 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

Discussing Jeremy Swayman's first full preseason performance, Hampus Lindholm and Charlie McAvoy's status and what spots are still undetermined in the Bruins' roster in the final week of preseason. Plus, a mini mailbag answering your questions on Matt Poitras, Hampus Lindholm and more. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] 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 481, pt 1: 00:00 - Eyssimont & Blumel show up in preseason game 2 12:00 - Zadorov's walk off goal and potential leadership role 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 481, pt 2: Preseason game 2 negatives. Is the race for 7th defenseman more obvious now? New projections for Bruins' forward group. 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 481, pt 3: 00:00 - Are Beecher and Steeves heading to extra forward spots? 18:00 - Mittelstadt interview 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

We go through the players that we think are close to solidifying their spot in Boston's opening night lineup, who the extra D frontrunner is and which two players fit the bill to be the Bruins' extra forwards. Plus Casey Mittelstadt talks to Scott about his down season last year, being traded to Boston and more. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] 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 480, pt 1: 00:00 - Pastrnak speaks about 'nagging' injury 07:00 - Analyzing preseason game 1 16:00 - Signs Blumel will make the team 18:00 - Whose stock has risen and whose has fallen this preseason? 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 480, pt 2: Who are Sturm's picks for each center job? Plus, thoughts on Poitras, Lysell and Minten's preseason so far. 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 480, pt 3: Thoughts on Brunet, Lohrei and the battle for the 7th defenseman role, what to make of the goalie performances in the Bruins' first preseason game and when to expect the first round of cuts. Plus, Bridgette makes a career announcement. 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

We discuss the Bruins' first preseason game of the season, whose stock has risen and whose has dropped this camp, and what Marco Sturm's early special teams units look like. Plus we answer mailbag questions on Fraser Minten, Matt Poitras and Sturm's plan at center. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] Jump to: 00:00 - Pastrnak speaks about 'nagging' injury 07:00 - Analyzing preseason game 1 16:00 - Signs Blumel will make the team 18:00 - Whose stock has risen and whose has fallen this preseason? 31:00 - Who are Sturm's picks for each center job? 39:00 - Thoughts on Poitras, Lysell and Minten's preseason so far 53:00 - Thoughts on Brunet, Lohrei and the battle for 7th defenseman 1:03:00 - DiPietro's performance in preseason game 1 1:10:10 - When to expect the first round of cuts 1:17:20 - Bridgette makes a career announcement 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