Ep 272, pt 3: We discuss the news that the NHL will allow players to return for the 2026 Olympics and 2025 "Four Nations Face-off." Plus, what Gary Bettman said about the potential for the next expansion/relocation team. 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 08, 2024•34 min
What went wrong in the Bruins' lackluster effort against Calgary. Are the Bruins better with the lines they had before the All-Star break? Where Poitras should slot in after recovering from his injury. Plus, thoughts on the NHL Olympic announcement and most recent expansion rumors. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com | To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/pr...
Feb 07, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 272
Ep 271, pt 1: Taking a look at two players from the Minnesota Wild that would be good trade targets for the Bruins without having to spend a lot. 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 01, 2024•23 min
Ep 271, pt 2: We look at the external and internal options for the Bruins to put together a Stanley-Cup-winning caliber fourth line. 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 01, 2024•29 min
Ep 271, pt 3: What will happen with Matt Poitras in the second half of the season? Why we hate a recent trade option for Bruins to add Elias Lindholm. 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 01, 2024•33 min
Brian, Bridgette and Scott answer this weeks' mailbag questions about several potential trade options for the Bruins, if Johnny Beecher should be brought back up and what will happen with Matt Poitras in the second half of the season. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com | To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Jan 31, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 271
Ep 270, pt 1: We go through the Bruins biggest surprises of the first half of the season including what they've gotten out of their off-season signings and other players who have taken on bigger roles. 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 30, 2024•28 min
Ep 270, pt 2: Assessing what the Bruins' center group has been able to do without Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci. Plus, the differences in Jim Montgomery's coaching style this season compared to last year when the team was more dominant. 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 30, 2024•21 min
Ep 270, pt 3: Taking a look around the league to which teams are looking like they will be sellers at the trade deadline in just over a month. Plus, which players from those teams the Bruins would be interested in. 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 30, 2024•18 min
Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss the biggest surprises in the Bruins' first half of the season. Which Bruins are on pace for career-best seasons again this year. And what to expect for the Bruins from now until the trade deadline in March. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com | Watch on YouTube To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more ...
Jan 29, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 270
Discussing the Bruins' performance and issues with officiating for Boston against the Senators. Is Trent Frederic running away with the 7th player award? Who's up and who's down for the Bruins this week? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com | Watch on YouTube 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...
Jan 26, 2024•57 min•Ep. 269
Ep 269, pt 1: We look back at the way Trent Frederic has adapted and grown into an impactful NHL contributor. 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 26, 2024•25 min
Ep 269, pt 2: The NHL needs to crack down on diving. Is Brad Marchand going to have his first 40-goal 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
Jan 26, 2024•15 min
Ep 269, pt 3: Who's Up, Who's Down featuring a look into the recent stats of Trent Frederic, Charlie Coyle, Matt Poitras and Kevin Shattenkirk. 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 26, 2024•19 min
Brian and Scott react to the Bruins' 4-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets and discuss how the victory showed off their improvement over the last month. They also discuss Charlie Coyle's ascension to No. 1 center, Matt Poitras's first game playing wing, a new third line with an identity, and the state of the Eastern Conference. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com | To learn more about listener data and our privacy pract...
Jan 24, 2024•51 min
Ep. 268, Part 1: We break down the play of Charlie Coyle as he continues to the rise to the challenge of being the Bruins' No. 1 center. 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 24, 2024•16 min
Ep. 268, Part 2: We take a look around the Eastern Conference and how the playoff race is shaping up. Plus, how we thought Matt Poitras looked on the wing. 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 24, 2024•19 min
Ep. 268, Part 3: We discuss the Bruins' defensive depth now that everyone's healthy and whether there will be some sort of rotation going forward. Plus, a look at the Bruins' improved 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...
Jan 24, 2024•18 min
Brian and Scott (no Bridgette) react to the Bruins' 9-4 win over the Canadiens and discuss the suddenly red-hot Boston offense. They break down the Bruins' newfound offensive depth, the play of Jake DeBrusk, and Danton Heinen's first career hat trick. Plus, was sending Johnny Beecher and Mason Lohrei down to Providence the right move? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com | To learn more about listener data and our...
Jan 22, 2024•53 min
Ep. 267, Part 1: We discuss the Bruins' 9-4 win over the Canadiens and what's been going right offensively. 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 22, 2024•17 min
Ep. 267, Part 2: We discuss Danton Heinen's hat trick against the Canadiens and how important he's been to the Bruins this 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
Jan 22, 2024•24 min
Ep. 267, Part 3: We discuss rookies Johnny Beecher and Mason Lohrei being sent to Providence in order to clear roster spots for Brandon Carlo and Derek Forbort. Were they the right choices to send down? 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 22, 2024•15 min
What the Bruins' win over the Avs tells us about their ability to match up with the league's star power. Jake DeBrusk speaks about changes in his production. Does Parker Wotherspoon have a long term future in Boston? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com | 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...
Jan 19, 2024•57 min•Ep. 266
Brian, Bridgette and Scott take your mailbag questions pertaining to Jeremy Swayman's next contract, what's next for the Bruins and Milan Lucic and which of the Bruins' upcoming free agents are least likely to be with Boston at the start of next season. Plus, responding to the rumors of a Patrice Bergeron comeback. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com | To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices v...
Jan 18, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 265
Ep 265, pt 1: We react to the Bruins' win over the Devils, Swayman's postgame comments and the new rumor about Patrice Bergeron considering a comeback. 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 18, 2024•27 min
Ep 265, pt 2: We answer your mailbag questions about Brad Marchand, Milan Lucic and Matt 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
Jan 18, 2024•23 min
Ep 265, pt 3: We go through the list of Bruins' pending free agents and why it looks like some of them will likely be done in Boston after this 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
Jan 18, 2024•22 min
We discuss the key contributors in the Bruins' overtime win in St. Louis. Analyzing Jeremy Swayman's comments about being an All-Star and arbitration fears. Is the NHL officiating system failing its refs? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com | 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.co...
Jan 14, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 264
Ep 263, pt 1: Why are the Bruins so bad in 3-on-3 overtime and what can they do to fix it? 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 13, 2024•13 min
Ep 263, pt 2: We update the injuries to Linus Ullmark, Matt Poitras and Brandon 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
Jan 13, 2024•17 min