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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. 116: The A.J. Greer interview

Scott goes 1-on-1 with A.J. Greer to talk about his push to make the Bruins, his up-and-down career to this point, mental health, his 2019 arrest and more. 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 07, 202222 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 115: Bruins' cuts include a big surprise

The Bruins have made 15 cuts this week. Brian, Bridgette and Scott react to them, including a major surprise in Marc McLaughlin. 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 06, 20221 hr 4 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 114: Where Bruins' roster battles stand after underwhelming loss to Devils

Brian, Bridgette and Scott break down how the Bruins' bubble battles are shaping up after a disappointing effort in Monday's preseason loss to the Devils. 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 04, 20221 hr 2 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 113: Welcome to the A.J. Greer show

Brian, Bridgette and Scott break down A.J. Greer's big game in the Bruins' preseason win over the Rangers and what it means to the current roster competition. 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...

Sep 28, 20221 hr 16 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 112: Jakub Zboril joins the show to discuss his return from ACL surgery

Scott sits down with Bruins defenseman Jakub Zboril to discuss his return from a torn ACL, competition for defense jobs, and reuniting with childhood friend Pavel Zacha. 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...

Sep 27, 202215 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 111: Takeaways from Bruins' first preseason game, fourth-line battle

Brian, Bridgette and Scott share their takeaways from the Bruins' preseason opener and dive into the battle for fourth-line jobs. 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...

Sep 27, 20221 hr 11 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 110: Early training camp thoughts, jersey sponsorship, Chara's retirement

Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss Day 1 of Bruins training camp, including some early thoughts on Johnny Beecher and Fabian Lysell. They also discuss Zdeno Chara's retirement and the Bruins' new jersey sponsorship. 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...

Sep 22, 20221 hr 4 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 109: Pastrnak and Krejci arrive, takeaways from Prospects Challenge

Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss David Pastrnak saying he wants to stay in Boston, David Krejci saying he feels great, and our takeaways from the Prospects Challenge in Buffalo. 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...

Sep 19, 20221 hr 17 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 108: Jake DeBrusk addresses rescinded trade request and other captains practice takeaways

Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss Jake DeBrusk's first media availability since he rescinded his trade request, as well as other happenings from the start of captains practices. 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...

Sep 14, 20221 hr

The Skate Pod, Ep. 107: Training camp storylines and Bruins we might be sleeping on

Brian, Bridgette and Scott are getting antsy waiting for Bruins training camp to start, so they preview some storylines they'll be following and discuss which players we might collectively be "sleeping" on. 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...

Sep 07, 20221 hr 1 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 106: Montgomery's line combos, Lysell's opportunity, Pastrnak's patience

Scott's back! He, Brian and Bridgette react to Jim Montgomery's interview with Gresh & Keefe, including his line combo ideas and comments about Fabian Lysell. They also discuss a recent report about David Pastrnak being "in no rush" to sign an extension. 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...

Aug 25, 20221 hr 25 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 105: An update on Pastrnak extension talks

Brian and Bridgette describe the Bruins' plans for Pavel Zacha. An update on how extension talks are going between Don Sweeney and David Pastrnak. And, what role Fabian Lysell, Johnny Beecher, Jack Studnicka, and other prospects could play early in the 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 htt...

Aug 15, 20221 hr 1 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 104: Bergeron and Krejci sign team-friendly deals

Brian and Bridgette break down the Bergeron, Krejci, and Zacha contracts while Scott has fun in Scotland. We discuss what Bergeron revealed in today's media availability about why his contract took so long to finalize, why this roster has a higher ceiling than last year's Bruins' squad, and what today's signings mean for the team's salary cap going forward. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx To learn more about listener data and our privacy pr...

Aug 08, 202250 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 103: Which Bruins will need to step up early in the season?

Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss the ongoing wait for Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci, Bruins Week in Italy, what the lineup could look like this season, and who needs to step up early on. 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...

Aug 01, 20221 hr 1 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 102: What's taking so long with Bergeron and Krejci?

Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss the ongoing Bergeron/Krejci waiting game, the trade for Pavel Zacha, and other happenings around the NHL. 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...

Jul 20, 20221 hr 8 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 101: Jim Montgomery's introduction, free agency preview, start of development camp

Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss Jim Montgomery's introductory press conference, the comments from the Jacobs, the latest on Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci, the start of free agency, and a little bit of NHL Draft and Bruins development camp. 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://podcastch...

Jul 12, 20221 hr 10 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 100: Bruins reportedly hiring Jim Montgomery as new coach

Brian, Bridgette and Scott react to the news that Jim Montgomery is expected to be hired as the Bruins' new head coach. 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...

Jul 01, 202259 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 99: Patrice Bergeron is reportedly back

Brian, Scott and Bridgette react to the report from Joe McDonald that Patrice Bergeron has decided to return to the Bruins for a 19th season. They also dive into what they want to see this offseason and the Bruins' coaching search. 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/adcho...

Jun 24, 20221 hr 13 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 98: Bruins fire Bruce Cassidy

Brian, Bridgette and Scott react to the news that the Bruins have fired head coach Bruce Cassidy. 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...

Jun 07, 20221 hr 5 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 97: Bruins season postmortem and look ahead to offseason

Brian, Bridgette and Scott break down the Bruins' Game 7 loss to the Hurricanes, review the season as a whole, and look ahead to an offseason that includes a major question about Patrice Bergeron's future. 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...

May 15, 20221 hr 30 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 96: Bruins-Hurricanes Game 7 preview

Brian, Bridgette and Scott break down the Bruins' Game 6 win over the Hurricanes and preview Game 7. 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...

May 13, 202243 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 95: Bruins are back in the series after winning Games 3 and 4

Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss how the Bruins went from being down 0-2 and seemingly having no hope to now being tied after beating the Hurricanes in Games 3 and 4. They also look ahead to Game 5 and the rest of the series. 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...

May 09, 20221 hr 13 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 94: Bruins fall into 0-2 hole against Hurricanes

Brian, Bridgette and Scott break down the Bruins' 5-2 loss to the Hurricanes in Game 2, as the series now heads to Boston with the B's in an 0-2 hole. Is there any hope? 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...

May 05, 202259 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 93: Bruins-Hurricanes series preview with The Athletic's Sara Civian

Brian, Bridgette and Scott preview the Bruins' first-round series against the Hurricanes from the Boston perspective. Then Sara Civian of The Athletic joins us (42:10) to provide some insight on Carolina. 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...

May 02, 20221 hr 13 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 92: Bruins' big win over Panthers; Looking ahead to playoffs

Brian and Scott (no Bridgette this week) break down the Bruins' big win over the Panthers and discuss the state of the team with just two games left in the regular season. They also look ahead to a possible (probable?) first-round series against the Hurricanes. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ 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...

Apr 27, 20221 hr 12 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 91: Biggest Bruins concerns 2 weeks out from playoffs

Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss the Bruins' injuries, goaltending situation, power-play struggles and more with now just two weeks to go until the playoffs. How concerned should we be about any of it? 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...

Apr 18, 202256 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 90: Bruins' defensive injuries and issues; Swayman or Ullmark?

For the first half (33 minutes) of this week's episode, Scott and Brian are joined by one of Brian's former players and current co-host of the Hults on Hockey podcast, Cam Hult, to break down the Bruins' defensive injuries and issues. Then the regular crew (Scott, Brian and Bridgette) discuss the Bruins' goaltending situation, the Eastern Conference playoff race, and the red-hot play of Jake DeBrusk and Erik Haula. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgette...

Apr 11, 20221 hr 27 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 89: John Buccigross joins us to talk Bruins and Frozen Four

This episode opens with ESPN's John Buccigross joining us to talk about this week's Frozen Four in Boston, a couple Bruins prospects, and the post-trade deadline Bruins. Then Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss the Bruins' loss to the Red Wings, their mounting injuries, and Jeremy Swayman's recent downturn. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-pol...

Apr 06, 20221 hr 29 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 88: Pete Blackburn joins us to talk Bruins-Leafs, Taylor Hall overreaction, potential playoff matchups

Bally Sports' Pete Blackburn joins Scott, Brian and Bridgette to discuss the Bruins' loss to Toronto, Leafs fans calling for Taylor Hall's head, and which teams the Bruins match up best with come playoffs. 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 30, 202246 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 87: How do Bruins stack up post-trade deadline?

Brian, Bridgette and Scott react to the Bruins' trade deadline and break down how they stack up in the Eastern Conference now. They also discuss the possibility of Fabian Lysell seeing NHL action this 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...

Mar 22, 20221 hr 7 min
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