The Skate Podcast

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

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