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The Skate Podcast

WEEI's Scott McLaughlin, Brian DeFelice and Bridgette Proulx discuss all things Boston Bruins and NHL.
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Episodes

The Skate Pod, Ep. 86: Breaking down Bruins' trade for Hampus Lindholm

Brian, Bridgette and Scott react to the Bruins' trade for defenseman Hampus Lindholm and break down what he can do for the team. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx 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...

Mar 20, 202249 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 85: Bruins trade deadline wishlists

With a week to go until the trade deadline, Brian, Scott and Bridgette discuss a bunch of possible targets, who they want to see the Bruins prioritize, and who might be realistic. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx 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...

Mar 15, 20221 hr 12 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 84: Bruins' road trip success, blown leads, Claude Giroux rumors

Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss the Bruins' 5-1-0 road trip, as well as their recent trend of giving up goals in the final minute of games. Then they dive into the latest on Claude Giroux and some other trade rumors. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx 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...

Mar 08, 202255 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 83: Trade or keep Jake DeBrusk? Go 'all-in' at trade deadline?

Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss Jake DeBrusk's hot streak and whether the Bruins should keep him or trade him. They also get into whether Don Sweeney should go "all-in" at the trade deadline, and what that actually means. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx 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...

Mar 03, 20221 hr 41 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 82: Bruins dominate Avalanche; What should the lines look like with Marchand back?

Brian, Scott and Bridgette break down the Bruins' huge win over the Avalanche and try to figure out what their lines should look like with Brad Marchand returning later this week. They also discuss how to approach the trade deadline and some recent rumors. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx 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:/...

Feb 22, 20221 hr 29 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 81: Bruins live life without Marchand, Bergeron; Do they have internal solutions on D?

Brian, Bridgette and Scott break down the three games the Bruins have played without Brad Marchand and Patrice Bergeron. They also debate whether the Bruins' defensive issues can be solved from within and talk a little Olympic hockey as well. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx 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://podcastchoice...

Feb 17, 20221 hr 27 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 80: Andrew Raycroft joins to talk Tuukka Rask setback, Brad Marchand losing his cool, Bruins' biggest need

Andrew Raycroft joins Brian, Scott and Bridgette to react to the news that Tuukka Rask is expected to end his comeback attempt. They also discuss the Linus Ullmark-Jeremy Swayman tandem, Brad Marchand's looming suspension for attacking Tristan Jarry, and the Bruins' biggest need ahead of the trade deadline. P.S.- Sunday Skate with Razor, Scott and Matt Kalman returns to WEEI on Feb. 20 at 11 a.m. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx To learn mor...

Feb 09, 20221 hr 19 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 79: State of the Bruins at the All-Star break

Brian, Bridgette and Scott break down the Bruins' recent play and where the team stands at the All-Star break. They also look ahead to the second half and trade deadline season. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx 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...

Feb 03, 20221 hr 37 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 78: Bruins' loss to Avs, Taylor Hall's hit, Tuukka Rask's struggles

Brian, Scott and Bridgette are back to discuss the Bruins' tough loss to the Avalanche, Taylor Hall's hit on Nathan MacKinnon, Tuukka Rask's struggles, and what the Bruins should be looking for leading up to the trade deadline. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx 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...

Jan 28, 20221 hr 30 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 77: Did we learn anything from Bruins' blowout loss to Hurricanes?

The Bruins' five-game winning streak came to a screeching halt with a blowout loss to the Hurricanes. Brian, Bridgette and Scott reflect on that disaster, as well as the strong play that came before it. Was it just a blip on the radar, or something worse? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx 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://...

Jan 20, 20221 hr 1 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 76: Tuukka's back and the Bruins are on fire

Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss Tuukka Rask's now-official return to the Bruins and Jeremy Swayman being sent down to Providence. They also break down the red-hot B's after a pair of road wins over the Lightning and Capitals. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx 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/adchoice...

Jan 12, 20221 hr 20 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 75: Bruins are 3-0 since the pause; Mark Divver on all things P-Bruins

Guest Mark Divver -- expert on all things Providence Bruins and Rhode Island hockey -- joins us off the bat to discuss Oskar Steen, Jack Studnicka and more. Then Brian, Scott and Bridgette break down the Bruins' three straight wins since their COVID break and look ahead to trade rumors season (38:00). Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy L...

Jan 06, 20221 hr 26 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 74: COVID sweeps the NHL (again); What the Bruins need when they return

Scott and Brian (no Bridgette this week) discuss the spread of COVID-19 and wave of postponements around the NHL, including the Bruins' situation. Then they get into what these Bruins need once they start playing again. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx 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...

Dec 21, 20211 hr 18 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 73: Fluto Shinzawa joins us to talk Bruins' COVID situation, Jake DeBrusk, Bruce Cassidy

Brian, Bridgette and Scott are joined by Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic to discuss the Bruins' COVID situation, where things stand on the Jake DeBrusk trade front, and whether Bruce Cassidy's coaching style rubs some players the wrong way. After the interview with Fluto, the gang dives into David Backes' recent comments about Cassidy. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://...

Dec 16, 20211 hr 21 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 72: Bruins survive Marchand suspension; What happens next with DeBrusk?

Scott, Bridgette and Brian discuss the Bruins' three games without Brad Marchand and how the lineup might look upon his return. They also break down the Jake DeBrusk situation and wonder how many more games he'll play for Boston. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx 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/adchoic...

Dec 05, 20211 hr 31 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 71: Jake DeBrusk requests a trade, Brad Marchand gets suspended

Bridgette, Scott and Brian react to two significant Monday afternoon news drops: Jake DeBrusk reportedly requesting a trade, and Brad Marchand getting suspended three games for a slew-foot. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx 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...

Nov 30, 20211 hr 22 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 70: Bruins lay an egg against Flames; The Great Dan Vladar Debate of 2021

Scott, Brian and Bridgette discuss the Bruins' blowout loss to Calgary, which killed any momentum they had been building. They also revisit the Bruins' goaltending plan for this season, which became a major talking point after being shut out by Dan Vladar. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx 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:/...

Nov 23, 20211 hr 29 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 69: Bruins bounce back, Charlie McAvoy does it all, and this schedule stinks

Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss the Bruins' bounce-back weekend, as they swept the Devils and Canadiens after a disastrous loss to the Oilers. They also discuss Charlie McAvoy doing everything, the state of the goaltending, and this stupid schedule as the Bruins have another bye week. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more abou...

Nov 17, 20211 hr 28 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 68: Taylor Hall's benching, Bruins' lack of offensive depth, Jack Studnicka's up-and-down ride

Brian, Scott and Bridgette discuss Taylor Hall's recent benching, the Bruins' lack of depth scoring, and where things stand with Jack Studnicka as he bounces between Boston and Providence. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx 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...

Nov 10, 20211 hr 15 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 67: How concerned should we be about the Bruins' offense?

Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss the Bruins' offensive struggles before diving into other developments in their recent games. They also touch on Bruins players' comments on the Blackhawks scandals and, of course, dish out some hockey fashion takes. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx 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://podca...

Nov 03, 20211 hr 40 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 66: Bruins injuries, what we've learned so far, Blackhawks scandal

Brian, Bridgette and Scott open by reacting to the findings of the Chicago Blackhawks sexual assault investigation. Then they dive into all things Bruins, including their injuries and line shuffling up front. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx 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...

Oct 27, 20211 hr 18 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 65: Breaking down the Bruins 2 games in, reacting to Jack Edwards on M&F

Brian, Bridgette and Scott share their takeaways from the Bruins' first two games, including early impressions of the new-look forward group, how the Bruins' defense has looked, and Jeremy Swayman's first rough game. They also react to some of what Jack Edwards said on Merloni & Fauria on Thursday. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy ...

Oct 22, 20211 hr 25 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 64: Previewing the 2021-22 Bruins, Atlantic Division, Eastern Conference

Brian, Bridgette and Scott preview everything there is to preview about the 2021-22 Bruins season, including how they stack up in the Atlantic Division and the Eastern Conference. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx 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...

Oct 14, 20211 hr 45 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 63: Bruins preseason wrap-up, what we feel good about, areas of concern

Brian, Bridgette and Scott share their takeaways from the Bruins' six-game preseason, including what they feel better about as well as some concerns they still have. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx 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...

Oct 08, 20211 hr 4 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 62: Early preseason thoughts; Prospects breakdown with Anthony Kwetkowski of Bruins Network

Scott McLaughlin, Brian DeFelice and Bridgette Proulx offer their thoughts on the Bruins' first two preseason games and first week of training camp. Then Anthony Kwetkowski (@BruinsNetwork on Twitter) joins us (37:00) to break down some Bruins prospects and how they're looking. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad ...

Sep 30, 20211 hr 28 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 61: Andrew Raycroft joins us to discuss Patrice Bergeron, Bruins goalies and more

Brian DeFelice, Bridgette Proulx and Scott McLaughlin are joined by former Bruins goalie and current NESN analyst Andrew Raycroft to discuss Patrice Bergeron's past and future, the Bruins' goaltending situation and more. Then Brian, Bridgette and Scott talk about replacing David Krejci and who could really step up as training camp approaches. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: ...

Sep 14, 20211 hr 19 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 60: Drafting the All-Bergeron Era Bruins Team; Could Krejci really return at some point?

Brian DeFelice and Scott McLaughlin (no Bridgette this week) react to Don Sweeney and Bruce Cassidy leaving the door open for David Krejci to return at some point. Then they see who can draft the better All-Bergeron Era Bruins Team (31:50). Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx 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....

Aug 13, 20211 hr 1 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 59: Breaking down Bruins' free agent spending spree, how they look with or without Krejci

Brian DeFelice, Bridgette Proulx and Scott McLaughlin break down the Bruins' big spending spree that landed them five free agents, including the decision to commit to goalie Linus Ullmark. They also discuss the lingering David Krejci uncertainty and how the team looks with or without him. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more abo...

Jul 30, 20211 hr 8 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 58: The Krejci question, free agency preview, draft recap

Brian DeFelice, Scott McLaughlin and Bridgette Proulx take a quick look at the Bruins' draft picks and then get into the uncertainty around David Krejci, the Bruins' options if he doesn't return, and what they need to do on defense as free agency begins. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx 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://p...

Jul 27, 20211 hr 18 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 57: Bruins offseason news, expansion draft, plus NHL draft preview with Chris Peters

Brian DeFelice, Bridgette Proulx and Scott McLaughlin discuss Kevan Miller's retirement, Brandon Carlo's extension, and other offseason news and rumors. Then Chris Peters (@chrismpeters on Twitter) of Hockey Sense joins us (45:00) to preview the NHL draft and some of the players the Bruins could target with the 20th overall pick. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.a...

Jul 15, 20211 hr 21 min
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