The Skate Podcast

Discussing news out of the NHL combine including which players may be available at 7th overall. Should the Bruins trade for Elias Pettersson? Plus, what fans think so far about the Marco Sturm hiring. (Note: our recording dropped out at 46:24 which cut off part of our conversation about Marco Rossi and Isaac Howard as other target options for the Bruins.) Jump to: 00:00 - Opening shifts 09:00 - Draft rankings change after NHL combine 29:00 - Should the Bruins trade for Elias Pettersson? 46:00 - Bruins' fans don't seem too sure about Marco Sturm 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 447, pt 1: Discussing the Bruins addition of Marco Sturm and what it means for Joe Sacco and the Bruins' style of play next 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 447, pt 2: Discussing which Bruins' players may benefit most from the coaching change and which young players will do well in Marco Sturm's system. 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 447, pt 3: Discussing Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, how Marchand impacted the game and what a strong playoffs means for the price of Sam Bennett's next contract. 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 hire Marco Sturm as their next head coach, his coaching background and which players may benefit most from the coaching change. Plus, what the hiring means for the Bruins' style of play, offseason targets and leadership group. And, has Sam Bennett played himself out of the Bruins' price range? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] Jump to: 00:00 - What will Bruins' style of play look like under Sturm? 27:00 - Which young players will thrive under Sturm? 45:00 - Will Sam Bennett's price tag be too high for Bruins after an impactful playoffs? 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 446, pt 1: Discussing how the timeline for the Bruins' offseason could effect their ability to extend their coaching search to new candidates. 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 446, pt 2: Discussing the Stanley Cup Final rematch between the Oilers and the Panthers and what is different about this year's matchup. 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 446, pt 3: Answering your mailbag questions about the futures of Fabian Lysell and Casey Mittelstadt 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

Discussing some potential reasons the Bruins coaching search has taken this long, including some candidates that are now available to interview for the open position. Plus, we get some news on where Joe Sacco stands and answer some mailbag questions! 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 445, pt 1: Reacting to reports that the Bruins have made a head coaching decision. Plus, what will be key for the new head coach to establish right away? 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 445, pt 2: Discussing whether or not he should have the power to fill in the rest of the coaching staff and what will happen with Joe Sacco, Jay Leach and Chris Kelly. 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 445, pt 3: Discussing the Florida Panthers dominance in another deep playoff run and what their roster could look like in the seasons ahead. 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 imminent hiring of the next Bruins head coach, what his first order of business would be and whether or not he should have the power to fill in the rest of the coaching staff. Plus, some thoughts on the Florida Panthers' dominance in the East. 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 444, pt 1: Discussing the performances of Bruins' players like Jeremy Swayman and Elias Lindholm in at Worlds that may be positive signs for next 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 444, pt 2: Discussing the coaches who appear to be heading into the final interviews for the Bruins' head coaching position. 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 444, pt 3: We discuss comments and critiques of our "Bruins 'Mock Offseason" episodes. 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 how Jeremy Swayman and other Bruins did at Worlds, an update on the Bruins' coaching search timeline and some critiques of our GM episode series. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at [email protected] Jump to: 00:00 - Swayman wins gold at Worlds 11:30 - Who will make the final cut for Bruins' coaching search? 34:00 - Reacting to critiques and questions about our GM episode 50:00 - Is adding Mitch Marner worth giving up depth? 55:00 - Other ideas in free agency and trades the Bruins could take advantage of 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 Part 2 of our two-part "Bruins Mock Offseason" series, we debate which players to add in free agency to put together a playoff-caliber roster. We go through what it would take to get Mitch Marner and how a roster would balance out if he was or wasn't the Bruins' big target. Plus, what the Bruins could do to add a top-four defenseman. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] Jump to: 00:00 - Don Sweeney contract extension sidenotes 11:00 - What would a roster look like with Mitch Marner? 41:00 - Which of the top six UFA forward options would fit best with Bruins? 1:02:00 - What to do with Bruins current UFA'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

Ep 442, pt 1: Estimating Bruins RFA Prices (Mock Offseason Pt 1) 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 442, pt 2: Should Bruins Have Extended Sweeney? 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 Part 1 of our 2-part "Bruins Mock Offseason" series, we play GM and pick the next head coach of the Boston Bruins as well as decide on contracts for each of the Bruins RFAs and which RFAs we won't be extending an offer to. Plus, we talk about the news of Don Sweeney's contract extension that broke during the recoding. (In Part 2, we will fill in the roster with UFAs and trades and make the Bruins' 7th-overall draft pick.) Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] Jump to: 00:00 - Marchand & Panthers advance 16:00 - Bruins sign new goalie prospect 17:50 - Mock offseason GMing starts - we choose a head coach for Bruins 23:00 - We decide on contract extensions for the Bruins 5 RFAs 62:00 - Breaking: Sweeney extension info and statements 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 441, pt 1: Discussing the Panthers-Leafs series and what Bruins fans think of Brad Marchand's chance to win a cup this 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 441, pt 2: Discussing a coaching candidate the Bruins seem to be passing up on. Plus, we talk about the NHL free agents the Bruins are most likely to be interested in and their current value. 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 441, pt 3: Discussing Jeremy Swayman's 2 starts for USA and Dans Locmelis's production for Latvia. Plus, what kind of player could Locmelis be as a pro? 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 reports of Boston's wide-ranging coaching search and which candidates are on and off the Bruins' list of interviewees. Plus, has Mitch Marner's value or appeal dropped after having a rough playoff series against Florida? And, checking in on Jeremey Swayman and Dans Locmelis's performances at World Championships. 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

From Ep. 440: Answering listener questions about free agency, including Mitch Marner, Brock Boeser, Nik Ehlers, and potential leaders to target. 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

From Ep. 440: Answering listener questions about Fabian Lysell getting scratched in the AHL playoffs, the possibility of trading up in the draft, and the core pieces needed to build a Cup 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

We answer listener questions about Rick Tocchet and the Bruins' coaching search, the end of the Providence Bruins' season, and potential free-agent targets for Boston. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] Jump to: 00:00 – Rick Tocchet and Bruins’ coaching search 23:50 – Takeaways from Providence Bruins playoffs 33:40 – Could B’s move up in the draft? 51:50 – What are the essential ingredients to build a Cup team? 59:30 – Can Bruins find a leader in free agency? 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 are joined by prospect analyst Chris Peters of FloHockey for an in-depth discussion on this year's NHL Draft prospect pool and what options the Bruins have at pick No. 7. Plus, checking in on the development of Bruins' prospects like Dean Letourneau and Will Zellers. For more from Chris Peters (Content Manager, FloHockey), follow @chrismpeters on twitter Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] Jump to: 00:00 - Could Bruins get a 1C with 7th-overall pick? 21:00 - Options for Bruins at Pick No. 7 22:00 - Thoughts on Anton Frondell's finish and if he could fall 26:00 - Best center options in Bruins' range 36:00 - Letourneau check in 44 - Will Zellers development 47:00 - 2nd round 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

Discussing where the Bruins will be picking in the upcoming NHL Draft and whether or not a good center option will be available for them in that range. Plus, reacting to comments Don Sweeney made about his approach to the draft and his progress in the Bruins' search for a new head coach. 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 437, pt 1: Discussing a few coaching candidates that we haven't discussed before including a former Bruin that may be a good fit for the job. Plus, what's at stake for the Bruins in the Leafs-Panthers 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

Ep 437, pt 2: Are fans being too hard on Don Sweeney for his free agent acquisitions? Could Marchand return to the Bruins next 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 437, pt 3: Answering mailbag questions regarding Mitch Marner and some younger Bruins' summer development plans. 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' coaching search options after the news the Mike Sullivan signed with the Rangers and Jon Cooper is safe with the Lightning. Plus, what's at stake for the Bruins in the Panthers-Leafs second-round series and we answer more viewer questions! Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] Jump to: 00:00 - Leafs v Panthers series 08:00 - More coaching search options for Bruins 17:00 - Mike Sullivan to the Rangers 25:00 - Mailbag starts 26:00 - Are fans too hard on sweeney 37:00 - Could Marchand return to Boston? 49:00 - What will Mitch Marner's price tag be in free agency? 1:01:00 - Is it good for Dans Locmelis to leave Providence for Worlds?1:07:00 - Jon Cooper staying in Tampa Bay 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 436, pt 1: We talk about the series we've found most entertaining so far in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. 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 436, pt 3: Debating what the Bruins schould do if they were drafting in the top-2 positions of the NHL Draft. Plus, how big of a gap is there between Matt Schaefer and Michael Misa as the best players in the 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 436, pt 2: We go through the best available centers in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft in a mock draft format. 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 hope you enjoy our mock draft episode! We run the "Tankathon" draft lottery simulation then select the top 9 picks of the first round including an in depth look at which players the Bruins could add. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] Jump to: 00:00 - Notable NHL playoff moments so far 12:00 - We start our mock draft with lottery simulation & picks 25:00 - Bruins options at pick No. 5 1:07:00 - Schaefer vs Misa debate 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 435, pt 2: Answering your mailbag questions including: Is it dangerous to have a 'lame duck' GM? And, why are young players not getting more of a chance 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 435, pt 1: Is ownership underestimating the anger of Bruins fans? Would Edmonton trade for Swayman? Checking in on the Providence Bruins' playoff run. 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 435, pt 3: Discussing Zdeno Chara's role with the Bruins and what Mike Sullivan leaving Pittsburg could mean for the Bruins' coaching search. 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 lingering anger of Bruins fans after management's press conference, the breaking news that Mike Sullivan is leaving Pittsburg and your mailbag questions! Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] Jump to: 00:00 - Is ownership underestimating the anger of Bruins fans? 05:00 - Would Edmonton trade for Swayman? 19:00 - Mailbag begins 24:00 - Young players not getting chances in Boston 33:00 - What will Zdeno Chara's role be next season? 38:00 - Breaking: Mike Sullivan leaving Penguins 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 430, pt 3: Discussing the Bruins' press conference tone, Sweeney's thoughts on Swayman's usage next season and ownership's thoughts on the job Neely and Sweeney have done. 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 434, pt 2: We go through what Cam Neely said about a contract extension for Don Sweeney and what management said they're looking for in the Bruins' head coaching search. 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 434, pt 3: News about a new contract for Morgan Geekie, who requires off-season surgeries and what management said about prioritizing a winger. 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 what was said by Charlie Jacobs, Cam Neely and Don Sweeney at Wednesday's end-of-season press conference. We go through what Neely said about a contract extension for Sweeney, what Sweeney is looking for in his head coaching search and changes to the goalie rotation next season. And, news about a new contract for Morgan Geekie, who requires off-season surgeries and what management said about prioritizing a winger. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | 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

Mailbag: Projecting Geekie's Contract AAV and Length 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

Mailbag: Where do Poitras, Minten and others fit into Bruins' logjam at center? Reacting to Charlie Jacobs comments about Jim Montgomery. 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

Mailbag: Is Swayman like Aaron Rodgers? Would the Leafs trade Nylander to Boston to sign Marner? How is Don Sweeney perceived elsewhere? 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 your questions on: the Bruins' goaltending situation next season, Charlie Jacobs' putting blame on Jim Montgomery, a projection for Morgan Geekie's contract, the Bruins' logjam of centers, Don Sweeney's perception around the league and more. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] Jump to: 00:00 - Playoff thoughts 10:00 - Mailbag begins 13:00 - Geekie projected contract 28:00 - Korpisalo, DiPietro, Swayman questions 33:00 - Where do Poitras, Minten and others fit into Bruins' logjam at center? 44:00 - Jacobs puts blame on Montgomery 1:06:00 - How is Sweeney perceived by his peers? 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