The Skate Podcast

We do our first "Three-fer Thursday" involving what the three biggest keys are for the Bruins to establish the right trajectory for years to come. We go through some NHL rule changes we'd like to see. And, we do a draft of our favorite hockey movies. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] Jump to: 00:00 - Opening shifts 13:00 - What NHL rule do you want to see changed? 33:33 - Three-fer Thursday: three most important things for the Bruins to get right this season 51:20 - Best hockey movies draft 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 463, pt 1: Is Pastrnak a top-10 player in Bruins' history already? Could getting the "C" spur him to having a career 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 463, pt 2: Reacting to trade ideas submitted by listeners involving Rossi, McTavish & McDavid. 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 463, pt 3: Should Poitras get more time with Pastrnak? Is the Bruins' goalie pipeline too thin? 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 mailbag episode we answer more trade idea questions, including many proposals that involved trading Casey Mittelstadt. Plus, should Matt Poitras get more time with David Pastrnak? And, is the Bruins' goalie pipeline too thin? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] Jump to: 00:00 - Opening shifts 9:30 - All-time Bruins' starting lineup & where Pastrnak ranks 23:00 - Mailbag starts 30:00 - Marco Rossi trade idea 37:00 - Connor McDavid trade idea 43:00 - Mason McTavish trade idea 52:00 - Should Poitras get more time with Pastrnak? 1:03:00 - Is the Bruins' goalie pipeline too thin? 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 predict 10 superlatives for the Bruins next season including who will have a career year, who will step up as a leader and who has the most to prove. Plus, we go though some key dates on the Bruins' schedule after it was released yesterday. 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 461, pt 1: Discussing different potential outcomes for the Bruins next season and what the ultimate end goals should be for it to be considered a successful 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

Ep 462, pt 2: Brian draws some similarities between next year's Bruins' team and the 2007-08 Bruins' team that ramped up to a Stanley Cup in 2011. 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 463, pt 3: (Mailbag): Looking at the Bruins' defensive depth. Does any team have the formula to beat the Panthers? 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 some lingering thoughts on the Bruins' trajectory and what their ultimate goal should be for next season. Plus, could James Hagens start this season with the Bruins? And, taking a look at the Bruins' depth chart on defense. 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 460, pt 1: Will the Bruins avoid a rebuild by definition? Could the Bruins have matched the offer in the Isaac Howard trade? Four Bruins prospects head to 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

Ep 460, pt 2: We answer some mailbag questions involving listeners' ideas for trade packages that could make the Bruins better before the 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

Ep 460, pt 3: We respond to a listener email about Tanner Jeannot being unfairly criticized. 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 thoughts on the plausibility and fairness of several listener's ideas of trades the Bruins could make to get better this season. Plus, will the Bruins avoid a rebuild by definition? And, a listener is mad at Scott over his take on Tanner Jeannot. 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 answer listener questions about some of the Bruins free-agent acquisitions and what they mean for young players. Plus, is Casey Mittelstadt a comparable player to what James Hagens will be? 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 deals in free agency and via trade, what the lineup is shaping up to look like next season and whether or not today pushed them closer to being a playoff team. Plus, correcting some bad takes about Bruins' draft pick James Hagens. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] Jump to: 00:00 - List of Bruins additions 05:00 - Why didn't the Bruins add a big fish in free agency? 19:00 - Could a younger guy push for a 2nd-line role? 28:00 - Could Bruins be a bottom 5 team again? 35:00 - Correcting some bad takes about James Hagens 42:00 - Are Bruins following the natural progression of a rebuild? 47:00 - Expectations for Marco Sturm with this roster 52:00 - Thoughts on day 2 of development camp 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 new contracts for Morgan Geekie, Marat Khusnutinov and others. Plus, what to expect in free agency with many of the best options already resigned. And we go over the Bruins seven draft picks and storylines from Day 1 of development camp. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] Jump to: 00:00 - All 7 Bruins' draft picks 5:30 - Bruins' signings ahead of free agency 9:40 - Marchand signs with Florida 22:00 - Are free agency options down to Ehlers vs Boeser? 52:00 - Draft and development notes 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' decision to draft BC's James Hagens at seventh-overall, what his strengths and weaknesses are and how close he is to being in the NHL. 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 455, pt 1: In a special fashion segment, we discuss the Bruins' new jerseys for the 2025-26 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

Ep 455, pt 2: Discussing this year's NHL Hall of Fame selections Zdeno Chara, Joe Thornton & Jack Parker. 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 455, pt 3: Discussing the news out of Don Sweeney's pre-draft press conference including his comments on the availability of the seventh-overall pick, free agency and how close he is to a deal with some key RFAs and UFAs. 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 455, Pt 4: In our final mock draft before the NHL Draft on Friday, we make the top 9 selections based on the most recent reporting. Who will the Bruins get at seventh overall? 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 what Don Sweeney said in today's pre-draft press conference, the new Bruins' uniforms and Zdeno Chara's election into the NHL Hall of Fame. Plus, we go through our final mock draft ahead of Friday's NHL Draft. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] Jump to: 00:00 - Fashion Segment 56:00 - Mock draft begins 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 454, pt 1: Discussing what players should be available at seven-overall and why it would be a mistake to trade that selection. 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 454, pt 2: Did the Bruins get a good deal on Mason Lohrei's contract extension? 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 454, pt 3: Reacting to Trevor Zegras getting traded to the Flyers. 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 454, pt 4: Is Georgii Merkulov on the verge of leaving the Bruins? Plus, looking at the most recent draft rankings that show James Hagens could fall into the Bruins range. 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 details of the deal the Bruins made to keep Mason Lohrei in Boston and if the deal was a good value. Plus, why trading out of the seventh-overall pick would be a mistake for the Bruins. And, is Georgii Merkulov on the verge of leaving the Bruins? 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 453, pt 1: Will the Bruins' new assistant coach hire be good for the powerplay? Marchand's wild celebrations & hints of a Sam Bennett contract extension. Jonathan Toews re-emerges with Winnipeg. 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 453, pt 2: What some recent signings could mean for Morgan Geekie's next contract. Discussing Steve Spott's background and potential PP changes. 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 453, pt 3: (Mailbag) Is Edmonton interested in Swayman? Does McDavid want out of Edmonton after second Cup loss? Why did the Bruins delay their rebuild? 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' new assistant coach Steve Spott, his background and how he could improve the Bruins' power play. Plus, what some recent signings could mean for Morgan Geekie. And, we answer your mailbag questions! Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] Jump to: 00:00 - Will the Bruins' new assistant coach hire be good for the powerplay? 08:16 - Marchand's wild celebrations & hints of a Sam Bennett contract extension 16:27 - JonathanToews re-emerges with Winnipeg 20:00 - What some recent signings could mean for Morgan Geekie's next contract 37:16 - Discussing Steve Spott's background and potential PP changes 49:31 - (Mailbag begins) - Is Edmonton interested in Swayman?57:30 - Does McDavid want out of Edmonton after second Cup loss? 1:03:44 - Why did the Bruins delay their rebuild? 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 452, pt 1: Panthers win their second-straight Cup 08:00 - Scott gives his way-too-early prediction for next year's Stanley Cup champion 13:00 - Would the Panthers have won without adding Marchand? 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 452, pt 2: Discussing the top six players on the US and Canadian 2026 Olympic roster, teams schedules and groups and whether or not Brad Marchand will make the cut. 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 452, pt 3: Discussing some trade rumors and ideas surrounding the Bruins and Islanders potential to make a trade that could include this year's first round picks. 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 Panthers second-straight Stanley Cup title, Brad Marchand's role in their playoff run and whether or not Florida will still be the favorite in the East next season. Plus, USA and Canada announce their "first 6" players and schedules for the 2026 Olympics and we dive into some rumors involving the Bruins potentially trading their seventh-overall pick. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] your questions in the comments and we will answer as many as we can! Jump to: 00:00 - Panthers win their second-straight cup 08:00 - Scott gives his way-too-early prediction for next year's Stanley Cup champion 13:00 - Would the Panthers have won without adding Marchand? 18:00 - USA and Canada announce their "first 6" players and schedules for the 2026 Olympics 30:00 - Would it be a mistake for the Bruins to trade their seventh-overall pick for a defenseman? 42:00 - Scott proposes a trade for the No. 1 pick 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 451, pt 1: Bruins make a summer trade that could add depth to their defense. 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 451, pt 2: Discussing some of the revisionist history of the Marchand trade in light of his great Stanley Cup performance. 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 451, pt 3: Can the Oilers force a Game 7 again or is Florida set to win another Stanley Cup on home ice? 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' trade for a former first-round defenseman, revisiting the Brad Marchand trade after his major playoff impact in Florida and predicting whether the Oilers can extend the Stanley Cup Final series to Game 7. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] Jump to: 00:00 - Opening shifts 08:22 - Bruins trade for Soderstrom 14:34 - First 6 players on some 2026 Olympic rosters revealed 18:29 - Is Marchand's playoff impact causing revisionist history by Bruins fans? 38:30 - Can the Oilers force a Game 7? 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 450, pt 1: We discuss the NHL Awards including where David Pastrnak finished in MVP voting. 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 450, pt 2: Will Patrice Bergeron have a role in helping Bruins' new head coach Marco Sturm? 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 450, pt 3: Discussing the potential for the Bruins to draft winger Porter Martone rather than a center with their 7th-overall pick if he were to fall to them. 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 where David Pastrnak finished in MVP voting, break down UFA rumors that could effect the Bruins' off-season plans and get to your mailbag questions! Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] Leave your questions in the comments and we will answer as many as we can! Jump to: 00:00 - NHL awards, where Pasta finished in MVP voting, Scott's ballot 15:00 - Could Bruins lose Mike DiPietro in free agency? 22:00 - UFA rumors that could effect the Bruins' off-season plans 33:00 - (mailbag begins) - Can Bergeron help Sturm get acclimated to Bruins' current roster? 43:00 - Should the Bruins trade for Necas? 53:00 - Would it make sense for Boston to pick Porter Martone if he fell to 7? 62:00 - Was Zadorov well-received as a leader in the Bruins' locker room? 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 449, pt 1: Discussing the key takeaways from Marco Sturm's introductory press conference and how fans have received him 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 449, pt 2: Discussing what Marco Sturm plans to do regarding Bruins' leadership, development of young players and offensive changes. 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 449, pt 3: Discussing what Don Sweeney said about potentially trading draft capital for a player to help the team right now. 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 Marco Sturm's introductory press conference, what he thinks about the current Bruins' roster and what changes he plans to make. Plus, what Sturm said about Bruins' leadership and how he will handle player development and culture. And, what Don Sweeney said about potentially trading Bruins' draft assets to make the team better right now. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] Jump to: 00:00 - Opening Shifts 6:40 - Gauging fans' reaction to Sturm's press conference 14:00 - Sturm's expectations for leadership and practice pace 25:00 - Bruins' priority to "evolve offensively" 32:00 - Feedback from 14 coaching candidates 42:00 - Is Sweeney shopping his 7th-overall pick? 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 448, pt 1: Discussing news out of the NHL combine and new ordering of the top 10 pick projections. Is there a chance a center that was thought to be out of reach could fall to 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

Ep 448, pt 2: Should the Bruins trade their seventh-overall pick for a player like Elias Petterson? What adding a No. 1 center now would mean for the Bruins core going forward. 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