The Skate Podcast

Can the Bruins string together three wins? Montgomery lands in St. Louis. What's going on with David Pastrnak? And, thoughts on Merkulov, Lysell and Poitras. 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 372, pt 1: Bruins show improvements in first game under Joe Sacco. Kastelic and Korpisalo are proving to be more than just throw-ins in the Ullmark deal. Does Swayman have to worry about losing the No. 1 goalie job? 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 372, pt 2: Discussing the changes in Bruins' special-teams systems and energy in their first game following Jim Montgomery being released. Plus, discussing Elias Lindholm's power-play goal and where he fits best. 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 372, pt 3: Discussing Don Sweeney's comments about Montgomery's contract extension talks, certain players and what will happen next if the team doesn't get things heading in the right direction. 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 Utah, the energy of the team and what changes were made by Joe Sacco to the special teams game plan. Could Joonas Korpisalo steal the net from Swayman? And, wrapping up our thoughts on comments Don Sweeney and Sacco made during their press conference following the firing of Jim Montgomery. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at [email protected] Jump to: 00:00 - Bruins beat Utah after Montgomery firing 08:00 - Korpisalo, Kastelic proving to be more than just throw ins in Ullmark trade 29:00 - bruins d limiting chances, boost from coaching change? 34:00 - PP fixes, Lindholm's PPG, and where his chemistry stands 51: 00 - Thoughts on Sweeney's press conference comments 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 371, pt 1: How deep do the Bruins issues go and will a coaching change actually help fix the problem? Plus, discussing what we know about Bruins' new interim Head Coach 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 371, pt 2: Discussing the timeline and what went wrong with the contract extension talks happening with Jim Montgomery. Plus, how much blame goes on the Bruins' leaders for the firing of their coach. 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 371, pt 3: What's next for the Bruins after the coaching change? Will Boston bring in a different coach next year and potentially blow things up at the trade deadline if things don't turn 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

We react to the Bruins firing Jim Montgomery, Joe Sacco taking over and whether or not it will be enough to spark the team. 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 Columbus and postgame comments from players and Montgomery about what went wrong. Are there lingering hard feelings from the Swayman contract negotiation? What are Sweeney's options to spark his team? 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' 7-2 loss to Dallas, terrible officiating and Swayman's role in the loss. The latest update on Hampus Lindholm's injury. Is it time to bring back Matt Poitras already? 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 368, pt 1: Discussing the vibe in the Bruins' locker room after their win in St. Louis with Tom Carroll. 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 368, pt 2: Can contributions by Bruins' leaders in St. Louis spark a strong finish to the Bruins' November schedule? Plus, what still needs to change for Bruins to not have league-worst power play numbers. 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 368, pt 3: Discussing the pros and cons of Poitras being sent to 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

We are joined by WEEI content creator Tom Carroll to discuss the Bruins comeback win in St. Louis, what positives they can take out of it and what things still need to happen for Jim Montgomery to keep his job. We give our thoughts on Matt Poitras being sent to Providence. Plus, what we know about the injury to Hampus Lindholm. 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 Ottawa, Montgomery's postgame comments and what has been causing the Bruins' third period 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 367, pt 2: Discussing a Czech writers report of an injury David Pastrnak suffered in the offseason. How much of the Bruins' regular season issues stem from a disastrous training 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

Ep 367, pt 3: Discussing some ways the Bruins could generate more offense and what the Bruins' upcoming schedule could mean for their confidence. 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 a tense press conference with Jim Montgomery following the Bruins' loss to Ottawa, the reason's Boston is a bad third period team and if conditioning is to blame. Is David Pastrnak's slow start related to an offseason injury? Plus, why there is still reason to be optimistic that better days are ahead for 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

Discussing the Bruins' win over the Flames and taking mailbag questions about Poitras, Zacha, Zadorov, the Bruins' power play and more. 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 365, pt 1: Analyzing the Bruins power play and penalty kill numbers and why they have been trending in the wrong direction from past seasons. 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 365, pt 2: Discussing the Bruins addition of Tyler Johnson and how it affects the lineup and power 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

Ep 365, pt 3: Discussing a report by Kevin Weekes that other teams are interested in trading for Trent Frederic. Plus, how David Pastrnak performed after being benched and checking the Bruins' goalie stats. 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 Leafs and continued special teams issues. What does the addition of Tyler Johnson mean for the Bruins' power play and middle-six personnel? 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 364, pt 1: Discussing the Bruins' wins over the Flyers and Kraken, Montgomery's recent coaching decisions and how his new line combinations have been performing. 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 364, pt 2: Who's up and who's down featuring a new line combination that has looked strong so far and which Bruins' defensemen stepped up against the Flyers and the Kraken. 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 364, pt 3: Discussing what led to David Pastrnak being benched vs Seattle and what his response will be on the 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' back-to-back shutout wins, Jim Montgomery keeping his job and why he decided to bench David Pastrnak against Seattle. Plus, who's up and who's down featuring a new line combination that has looked strong so far. 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 363, pt 1: What went wrong in Carolina and what it means for the longevity of Jim Montgomery 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 363, pt 2: Are the Bruins' issues with pace and confidence stemming from practices? Is Jim Montgomery going to go from 'lame duck' to scapegoat? 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 363, pt 3: Is it time to question Sweeney's offseason moves? 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' blowout loss to Carolina and whether or not it will prompt a coaching change. How come the Bruins' defensive group isn't living up to expectations? Is it time to second guess Don Sweeney's offseason 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 362, pt 1: Discussing what aspects of the Bruins' performance against the Flyers prompted boo birds at TD Garden. Plus, has the Bruins' leadership group done enough to start 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 362, pt 2: Which players have played the biggest role in the Bruins' power-play struggles and what other models should the team look to use? 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 362, pt 3: What the Bruins first 10 games suggest about their playoff homes. 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 Flyers, their troubling stats through the first 10 games and who hasn't been good enough. Plus, is it time to move Charlie McAvoy off the top power-play unit? And, are the Bruins a playoff team this year? 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 361, pt 1: Discussing Brad Marchand's comments about Elliot Freidman's report that he's close to a three-year contract extension in Boston. How do the Bruins compare to the rest of the Atlantic Division 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 361, pt 2: Discussing who played well in the Bruins' win over Toronto. Plus, the pros and cons of putting Matt Poitras on a line with David Pastrnak. 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 361, pt 3: Discussing the struggles of Charlie Coyle and Morgan Geekie. Plus, does Riley Tufte being waived mean the Bruins will sign Tyler Johnson? 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 over the Maple Leafs and how important it was for Brad Marchand, Jim Montgomery and the team. Marchand speaks about a potential 3-year contract extension. Is it time to get Poitras and Pastrnak together more often? Jump to: 00:00 - Update on potential Marchand extension 10:00 - Can Bruins win vs Leafs spark win streak? 22:00 - What Bruins' bottom six did well vs Toronto 27:00 - Pros and cons of matching Poitras and Pastrnak 38:00 - Can Geekie turn his game around? 43:00 - Does Tufte being waived mean Tyler Johnson will be signed? 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 360, pt 1: Discussing the Bruins penalty numbers, causes and solutions. What other moves do the Bruins have at their disposal to get things going in the right direction? 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 360, pt 2: Discussing which trends in the Bruins performances in the first eight games are the most concerning. 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 360, pt 3: Discussing the role of goaltending and new additions in the Bruins' slow start. 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' losing streak and rough start to the season .What comes next for Bruins' personnel, coaching staff and management if the team keeps making the same mistakes. Plus, looking at the role of penalties, goaltending and leadership in losses. And we finish off with a Four Nations jersey fashion segment. 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 359, pt 1: Discussing another undisciplined performance by the Bruins, what's causing them to happen and how it's negatively affecting their season 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 359, pt 2: Discussing the new-look top line, middle-six changes and the main issue a shake up didn't work in Nashville. 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 359, pt 3: Brian attempts to find the silver lining in the Bruins' uninspired start to the season. Plus, checking in on the player-coach relationships in Boston and if they have gotten worse. 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 the Bruins had in their loss to Nashville, why the lineup shuffling didn't work and what changes are needed to get the Bruins moving in the right direction. 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 358, pt 1: How the start of this season has been more challenging for Jim Montgomery and why he is getting so frustrated with his team's performances 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 358, pt 2: Discussing some complacency from top Bruins players, the fourth line's success so far and whether or not the Bruins' 3-2-1 record reflects their play 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