The Skate Podcast

Discussing what we know about Charlie McAvoy's injury and which banged up players are expected to play in the 4 Nations Championship game against Canada. Looking at the state of USA and Canada's goaltending and D group. Plus, what this tournament has meant for USA hockey. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] Jump to: 00:00- updates on a banged up USA players including McAvoy 20:00 - 4 Nations becoming the top sports story of the week 26:00 - The Tkachuk's reception in Boston 34:00 - Goalie matchup, D-group changes, Quinn Hughes in for McAvoy To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sunday Skate -- Discussing the crazy start to the 4 Nations game between the US and Canada. Looking at how the Bruins players at 4 Nations are doing as the tournament shifts to Boston. Plus, we anser calls on potential trades including one involving Brady Tkachuk. 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) Our first impressions of Team USA and Team Canada in the 4 Nations tournament. Discussing how Bruins players have contributed in 4 Nations so far. Plus, we take your mailbag questions on Matt Poitras, trade ideas and potential changes to the Bruins' coaching staff. Jump to: 00:00 - 4 Nations impressions 35:00 - Mailbag begins 36:00 - Should Poitras get rest or play in Providence? 42:00 - How NHL salary cap effects call ups 47:00 - Does Sacco handle young players better? 57:00 - Why have the Bruins kept Wahlstrom around? 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 400, pt 1: Thoughts on the 4 Nations rosters, Bruins' connections and key players missing the tournament. 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 400, pt 2: Discussing Bruins needs and chances of making the playoffs at the 4 Nations break with 25 games remaining. 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

Reacting to a report by Emily Kaplan that teams are interested in trading for Frederic, Geekie and Carlo. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discussing the Bruins' loss to the Golden Knights and where their playoff hopes stand at the 4 Nations break with 25 games remaining. Reacting to a report by Emily Kaplan that teams are interested in trading for Frederic, Geekie and Carlo. Plus, thoughts on the 4 Nations rosters and key players missing the tournament. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at [email protected] Jump to: 00:00 - Trade rumors surrounding Brandon Carlo 10:00 - Thoughts on 4 Nations rosters and uniforms 21:00 - Where Bruins stand at 4 nations break with 25 game left 29:00 - Do Bruins have internal solution to special teams issues 43:00 - Report on teams interested in Frederic, Geekie and Carlo To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 399, pt 1: Discussing the Bruins' back-to-back games against the Wild and the Rangers, Jeremy Swayman's shutout vs Minnesota and how special teams impacted the Bruins' loss in New York. 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 399, pt 2: Don Sweeney comments on the Bruins' trade deadline during TNT broadcast. Is this the right year for the Bruins to trade up 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 399, pt 3: MVPastrnak, Hampus Lindholm Injury Update & 4 Nations 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 vs the Wild and loss to the Rangers. Special teams continue to sink the Bruins. Reacting to Don Sweeney's comments about how injuries and poor play are affecting his trade deadline decisions. Plus, an update on Hampus Lindholm, 4 Nations and MVPastrnak. 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

Discussing the Bruins' win over the Rangers and David Pastrnak's impact since the start of the new year. Reasons the Bruins' goal differential is so bad. Plus, thoughts on Matt Poitras and the JT Miller trade. 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

Discussing the Bruins loss to the Winnipeg Jets, some new NHL trade rumors and where Bruins' leadership stands. 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 396, pt 1: Did Bruins' issues in Buffalo go deeper than injury 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 396, pt 2: Reviewing the Bruins' play in January and what their performances and stats say about their playoff chances. 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 396, pt 3: Charlie McAvoy & Hampus Lindholm injury update 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 key breakdowns in the Bruins' loss to Buffalo and how bad they've been on the road. Are the Bruins about to get relief as some players near their return from injury? Re-evaluating the Bruins' offseason moves and how they've panned out so far. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at [email protected] 00:00 - Bruins loss to Buffalo 8:00 - Bruins down their top three defensmen 17:00 - Signs the Bs aren't a playoff team 20:00 - Bad road game numbers 23:00 - how has missing Kastelic effected Bruins? 35:00 - Re-evaluating the Bruins' offseason moves and how they've panned out so far 60:00 - McAvoy & Lindholm injury update 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 395, pt 1: Discussing a polarizing event in the BC-BU series that involved a rule many hockey fans didn't know about. Plus, our observations on Bruins' prospect Dean Letourneau so far in his collegiate development. 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 395, pt 2: Discussing the Bruins' win over the Avs and the Senators and if it's a winning formula to make the playoffs. Plus, could the Mikko Rantanen trade kick off an early NHL trade flurry? 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 395, pt 3: Debating what the Bruins should do at the trade deadline including what the Bruins could get back for Morgan Geekie after a really hot month of January. 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

Should the Bruins sell high on Morgan Geekie or re-sign him as part of their future? Discussing the controversial rule violation by goalie Mikhail Yegorov in Saturday's BC-BU game. Plus, our observations on Bruins' prospect Dean Letourneau so far in his collegiate development. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at [email protected] Jump to: 00:00 - Bruins beat AVs with help for Geekie and Pastrnak 04:30 - BC-BU rule violation controversy 18:10 - Dean Letourneau's collegiate development 32:00 - Bruins-Avs game and Rantanen trade 47:00 - Should Bruins sell high on Geekie or resign him? 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

Are the Bruins in a position to be buyers, sellers or somewhere in between after another mixed week of results. Discussing the Bruins loss to New Jersey and win over Ottawa. Plus, where they stand in terms of injuries and call ups, including when to expect Jeremy Swayman back. 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

Discussing key moments and players in the Bruins overtime loss to Ottawa and win against San Jose. Plus, we weigh some nuanced options for the Bruins at the trade deadline. And, would the Bruins really send Matt Poitras down when he's playing so well. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at [email protected] Jump to: 00:00 - Coyle, Poitras, Lohrei and Lettieri contributions 08:00 - Pastrnak picking up production 12:00 - Thoughts on Elias Lindholm on 3rd line 18:00 - Marchand benching vs Ottawa 29:00 - Korpisalo v Sharks/ Swayman goes for goalie goal 36:00 - Weighing trade deadline options 56:00 - Poitras paranoia 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 392, pt 1: Discussing the Bruins major transactions, Neely and Jacobs comments and Swayman's strong stretch. 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 392, pt 2: Discussing the Bruins' win over Tampa, big milestones for three players and Matt Poitras' return. 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 392, pt 3: Answering your mailbag questions about Matt Poitras and other prospects, Bruins as buyers or sellers and some unique trade ideas. 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' transactions before their win over the Lightning, comments from Cam Neely and Charlie Jacobs at the Bruins Foundation gala and answering 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

Discussing the Bruins' overtime win in Florida, who performed well despite the Bruins being heavily outshot and reacting to Rich Keefe's report about friction between Brad Marchand and David Pastrnak. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at [email protected] Jump to: 0:00 - Opening shifts 08:00 - Reacting to Keefe's report about friction between Marchand and Pastrnak 31:00 - Who deserves credit for a good performance vs Florida? 40:00 - McLaughlin waived 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

How can the Bruins stop the bleeding after their sixth-straight loss? Plus, we have a deeper discussion on the Bruins position as buyers or sellers after their slip in the standings. 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 389, pt 1: What Does Bruins' Five-Game Losing Mean For Don 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

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