The Skate Podcast

Ep 389, pt 2: What Bruins' Players Said About Losing Streak After Loss To Oilers 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 389, pt 3: Would the Bruins be able to make a deal for JT Miller or Elias Pettersson? 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 issues that have been plaguing the Bruins during their five-game losing streak, what players said about the skid after the loss to the Oilers and what it means for Don Sweeney's job. Plus, an update on Hampus Lindholm and the Bruins' rumored engagement in trade talks with the Canucks. 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

Ep 388, pt 1: Pastrnak Scores Twice In Bruins' Overtime Loss to Islanders 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 388, pt 2: Grading Each Bruins Forward's First-Half 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 388, pt 3: Grading Bruins Defenseman & Goalie's First-Half Play 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' overtime loss to the Islanders, whether the team is trending towards or away from a playoff spot and giving every Bruin a first-half grade. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at [email protected] 00:00 - USA wins; Is Pastrnak gaining confidence? 11:00 - Are bruins trending out of playoffs? 24:00 - What are some plausible improvements the Bruins can make to improve playoff hopes? 35:00 - Grading each Bruin's 1st-half 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 387, pt 12: Why is Bruins' management hesitant to make call-ups? Why did the Bruins address Lohrei's development differently than Poitras'? 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 387, pt 1: Should the Bruins be exhausting internal call-up options like Lysell, Poitras and Merkulov before deciding what to do at the trade deadline? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 387, pt 3: What are the underlying reasons for David Pastrnak's decline in production? 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' close losses to the Rangers and the Capitals and what has contributed to their lack of scoring. Plus, why is Bruins' management hesitant to make call ups? And, what are the underlying reasons for Pastrnak's decline in production? Jump to: 00:00 - What Bruins' expected goals vs actual goals tells about their finishing 15:00 - Why is Bruins' management hesitant to make call ups? 30:00 - Did Bruins just run into a hot Rangers' goalie? 38:00 - What are the underlying reasons for Pastrnak's decline in production? 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 Capitals and the role that special teams played. Plus, looking at the Bruins situation with Fabian Lysell, Matt Poitras and Georgii Merkulov and what the future for them looks like. Plus, we answer your mailbag questions. 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

Pt 1: Reacting to Fabian Lysell being sent down to Providence. Pt 2: Did Lysell do enough to earn another game in Boston? Is a call up for Matt Poitras coming next? Will changes on the Bruins' power play spark more production? Updates on the health of Hampus Lindholm and David Pastrnak. Is it time to scratch Trent Frederic? 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 Capitals, a dominant performance by the Marchand-Lindholm-Coyle line and an injury that took David Pastrnak out of the game. Plus, is it time to rotate Joonas Korpisalo in more? And, talking potential trade targets following drama with two other NHL teams. 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

Ep 383, pt 1: Thoughts on Tyler Johnson being waived and Oliver Wahlstrom's first game 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

Ep 383, pt 2: Is Jeremy Swayman's inconsistent play a product of having too big of a workload? 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

Ep 383, pt 3: "Who's Up & Who's Down" for the Bruins on their western road trip? Quick thoughts on World Juniors and local ties to Team USA. 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 lose to Edmonton despite a good effort. Was the Bruins western road trip a success? Is Swayman's inconsistent play a product of having too big of a workload? "Who's Up & Who's Down" for the Bruins on their western road trip? Plus, thoughts on Tyler Johnson being waived and Oliver Wahlstrom's first game with the Bruins. 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

Can Elias Lindholm Keep Up Intensity After Strong Performance In Calgary? 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 382, pt 2: Thoughts on Marc McLaughlin's spot in the lineup and reports that Trent Frederic and the Bruins aren't close to an extension 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

Discussing Elias Lindholm's great performance against his former team, The Bruins come-from-behind win in overtime and how they can salvage their western road trip. Should Marc McLaughlin remain with Boston? Would the Bruins trade Trent Frederic for Kaapo Kakko? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at [email protected] Jump to: 00:00 - Bruins beat Calgary in overtime 06:00 - Elias Lindholm played great against his old team 38:00 - Would Bruins trade Frederic for Kakko? 45:00 - Our favorite Christmas movies 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 381, pt 1: Discussing the Bruins addition of Oliver Wahlstrom, how his career has trended and where he may fit into the Bruins roster. Plus, who could be losing out on playing time if Wahlstrom is a regular in the Bruins' lineup? 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 381, pt 2: Discussing which players helped lift the Bruins to their first win of their current western road trip. Plus, what changes could be coming to the Bruins bottom six 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 381, pt 3: Answering several mailbag questions from listeners about the future of Matt Poitras, Elias Lindholm and the Bruins' open assistant 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

Discussing some key players in the Bruins win over Vancouver. We give our thoughts on the addition of Oliver Wahlstrom. Plus, we answer your mailbag questions about the assistant coach vacancy, Matt Poitras, Elias Lindholm and more. 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

Ep 380, pt 1: Discussing some key injuries the Bruins suffered vs the Kraken and what they may have to do to address 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

Ep 380, pt 2: Looking into some ideas for the Bruins to make a hockey trade that could solve some of their lasting 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

Ep 380, pt 3: Discussing some of the continued needs the Bruins have. Plus, some signs that Charlie Coyle isn't at full health. 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' tough start to their western road trip with another big loss to Seattle. Discussing potential shake ups, call ups and trade options for Boston and how two new injuries factor into potential moves. 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

Ep 379, pt 1: Discussing Jeremy Swayman's stats this season and his role in the Bruins' loss in 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 379, pt 2: Discussing potential defensive personnel changes that could benefit 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 379, pt 3: What Marchand said about Bruins' practices leading into their big loss in 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

Analyzing where the Bruins stand after a blowout loss to Winnipeg. Who may need to be healthy scratched? Did another stretch of bad practices cause a big let down against the Jets? Was there anything positive to take out of the loss? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at [email protected] Jump to: 00:00 - Swayman's role in Bruins' loss 16:00 - Was Frederic's fight unwarrented? 22:00 - Should Lohrei be healthy scratched? 33:00 - How does the Bruins' best lineup give up 8 goals? 45:00 - Did another stretch of bad practices cause a big let down against the Jets? 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 378, pt 1: Discussing the Bruins overtime win over the Flyers and what led to John Tortorella insinuating the Bruins drew penalties by diving. 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 378, pt 2: Discussing the overtime game-winning goal for Pavel Zacha and which players have been taking steps in the right direction since Joe Sacco took over. 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 378, pt 3: Discussing what some fans are saying on social media about taking the Bruins' most recent success with a grain of salt. 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' four-game win streak, another overtime game-winning goal for Pavel Zacha and which players have been taking steps in the right direction since Joe Sacco took over. Plus, John Tortorella's hypocritical comments on diving. 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

Ep 377, pt 1: Discussing the line changes Joe Sacco has made that have helped the Bruins. What Nikita Zadorov said about changes under Sacco. Plus, how the Bruins broke out of having a potential let down game against Detroit. 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 377, pt 2: We check in on how the Bruins recent call ups Oesterle and McLaughlin are doing. Plus, is there an explanation and fix to the Bruins power-play turnover 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

Ep 377, pt 3: Discussing which Bruins did and didn't make their Four Nations rosters. Plus, how the rosters are constructed and which NHL stars were left off. 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' wins over Detroit and Chicago, what's been different under Sacco and our thoughts on the Four Nations rosters! Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at [email protected] Jump to: 00:00 - Sacco's tinkering is working to get top-6 going 13:00 - Has Sacco changed Bruins' systems/game plan? 22:00 - Bruins avoid let down game against Detroit 30:00 - Checking in on call ups Oesterle & McLaughlin 42:00 - What is causing power-play jitters? 51:00 - Four Nations rosters 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

Scott McLaughlin and Bridgette Proulx are joined by Bruins legend Phil Esposito to talk about his return for the Bruins' Centennial celebrations, some of his favorite career moments and his advice for current Bruins. Plus, what he thinks about today's NHL rules, David Pastrnak potentially breaking his records and his memorabilia auction. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at [email protected] Jump to: 00:00 - 37th anniversary of his number being retired 11:13.91 - What current Bruins could learn from Esposito's play 14:48 - Esposito on Pastrnak potentially passing his Bruins all-time records 23:00 - Details on Esposito's memorabilia auction 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 Centennial Game festivities, win over Montreal and comments by Gary Bettman during the game. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at [email protected] Jump to: 0:00 - Opening shifts 05:00 - Gary Bettman comments on Olympics policy and salary cap 13:00 - Bruins score 6 on Montreal 20:00 - Bruins leaders taking over in win over Canadians 35:00 - Is Swayman too aggressive? 40:00 - Hampus Lindholm injury update 47:00 - Favorite moments of the Centennial Game ceremony 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 374, pt 1: What Bruins' assests would need to go to the Rangers to aquire Chris Kreider? Plus, thoughts on the Bruins loss to Vancouver. 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 374, pt 2: Mailbag Pt. 1 - How does Joe Sacco handle player development and call ups? Could the Bruins bring back Taylor Hall for cheap? How is Matt Poitras doing in 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 374, pt 3: Mailbag Pt. 2 - Are the Bruins a playoff team at the Thanksgiving mark? Should the Bruins stand pat or sell if they're not a playoff 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

Discussing the Bruins loss to Vancouver, potentially adding Chris Kreider from the Rangers and taking your mailbag questions! Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at [email protected] 00:00 - Loss to Vancouver 05:30 - Kreider trade debate 31:00 - Mailbag 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 373, pt 1: Discussing Jim Montgomery's new job. Did Don Sweeney build a roster that fit Montgomery's system? What aspects of the Bruins' play have showed improvements under Joe Sacco. 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 373, pt 2: Discussing what problems Pastrnak might be having and where the Bruins will end up if he can't get back to his normal performance level. And, can the Bruins find a way to keep some small, positive trends going? 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 373, pt 3: Discussing the Bruins sending Georgii Merkulov back to Providence and whether or not Matt Poitras or Fabian Lysell should be called up. 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