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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

How Zadorov, Lindholm Can Help Bruins On Playoff Run

Ep 331, pt 2: Will the Bruins go away from McAvoy as PP1 QB? Do the Bruins need a better load management plan for key players next 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

Jul 12, 202423 min

Addressing Trouba To Boston Trade Rumors

Ep 331, pt 3: We go through Nikita Zadorov's history in he NHL and how he ended up getting his biggest payday with the Bruins. Adressing a crazy trade rumor that involves Rangers captain Jacob Trouba and enforcer Matt Rempe. 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 12, 202436 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 331: Are Bruins Better Built For Playoffs After New Additions? (Mailbag)

Answering your mailbag questions, including: are the Bruins better built to finish games and have success in the playoffs with their new roster? Addressing the Trouba to Boston trade rumors. Plus, thoughts on Bruins youth, potential new additions and power-play personnel. 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...

Jul 11, 20241 hr 24 minEp. 331

Discussing Zadorov's Potential, Swayman's Delayed Contract & Letourneau's Development Camp

Ep 330, pt 1: Opening thoughts on Zadorov's potential impact in Boston, Swayman's contract hold up and impressions of Letourneau and others at development camp. Plus, can Zadorov make teams fear 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...

Jul 10, 202421 min

Bruins' Internal Options To Fill DeBrusk's Spot In Lineup

Ep 330, pt 2: Discussing where the Bruins still have holes in their roster, internal options to fill them and positive signs Fabian Lysell could make a jump to the NHL soon. 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 10, 202421 min

Reasons For Swayman's Contract Hold Up

Ep 330, pt 3: Can Zadorov bring more out of McAvoy? Reasons for Swayman's contract hold up. Plus, benchmarks for Dean Letourneau's progression this year. 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 10, 202432 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 330: Will Zadorov Make Teams Fear Bruins?

Discussing Zadorov's press conference, on-ice presence and roster projection. Four current Bruins who could fill the vacant top-six winger role. Plus, an optimistic view of the progression Dean Letourneau can make this year. 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:/...

Jul 09, 20241 hr 15 minEp. 330

Grading Bruins' Free-Agent Signings

Ep 329, pt 1: We give Don Sweeney a grade for his free-agent additions of Nikita Zadorov and Elias Lindholm, what areas he missed out on and the Bruins' current cap situation. 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 02, 202422 min

New Bruins' Roster Projections With Lindholm & Zadorov

Ep 329, pt 2: We go through potential new lines and d-pairs for the Bruins after their new additions. Plus, we discuss the departure of DeBrusk, Grzelcyk and more. 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 02, 202421 min

Updates on Poitras, Letourneau From Rookie Camp

Ep 329, pt 3: Updates from day one of rookie development camp including the health of Matt Poitras and first impressions of Dean Letourneau. Plus, who the Bruins lost in their bottom six and how to replace 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...

Jul 02, 202420 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 329: Bruins Add Elias Lindholm, Nikita Zadorov

Grading Don Sweeney's moves on the first day of free agency, giving new lineup projections and analyzing where the Bruins stand after a lot of shake ups in the Eastern Conference. Plus, key takeaways from the first day of rookie development camp. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | 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 ...

Jul 01, 20241 hr 1 minEp. 329

The Skate Pod, Ep. 328: Bruins Draft Recap & Free Agency Preview

Going over what the Bruins did in the 2024 NHL Draft, what to expect from 1st round pick Dean Letourneau and why Boston traded Jakub Lauko. Plus, discussing some free agents that have been tied to the Bruins including the probability of landing Elias Lindholm or Nikita Zadorov. 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 30, 20241 hr 33 minEp. 328

Center Options Bruins Could Draft With Pick No. 25

Ep 327, pt 1: We talk to Chris Peters about some intriguing center options for the Bruins that should be available at pick No. 25. Plus, Chris explains how hard it could be for Boston to trade their first round pick. 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 27, 202426 min

Looking Back On Lysell Pick & His Future In Boston

Ep 327, pt 2: We look back at the Bruins' lasy first-round draft pick -- Fabian Lysell -- where he is in his development and whether or not he will ultimately be a bust. 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 27, 202425 min

Can Sweeney Make Up For Bad Ullmark Trade In Free Agency?

Ep 327, pt 3: What can Don Sweeney do in the upcoming weeks to make up the shortcomings of the Ullmark 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

Jun 27, 202423 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 327: What Should Bruins Do With 25th-Overall Pick?

We are joined by NHL draft specialist guest Chris Peters to discuss players the Bruins may look to target at pick No. 25. We discuss center options in the draft, players to stay away from and if Fabian Lysell is a bust. Have our opinions changed about the return for Linus Ullmark? Plus, new jersey designs are out which means it's time for another fashion segment! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad c...

Jun 26, 20241 hr 11 minEp. 327

Does Ullmark Trade Help Bruins in the Present?

Ep 326, pt 1: Discussing the return the Bruins got in the Ullmark trade and what Boston would have to do with Korpisalo and their draft pick to make the trade worth 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...

Jun 26, 202431 min

Discussing Bruins' Remaining Spending Power After Ullmark Trade

Ep 326, pt 2: Discussing what the coming weeks could look like for the Bruins who are now armed with a first round draft pick and about $24 million in cap space. 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 26, 202417 min

Panthers Win Stanley Cup; McDavid Wins Conn Smythe; Bruins Options With Pick #25

Ep 326, pt 3: Discussing Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final where Florida was able to win it all. McDavid's Conn Smythe win on a losing team. An early look at some draft picks the Bruins could nab at pick No. 25. 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 26, 202421 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 326: Did Bruins Get Enough For Ullmark?

Going through each piece of the trade that sent Linus Ullmark to Ottawa and whether or not Boston lost the deal. Discussing the career of Joonas Korpisalo, his down year in Ottawa and what his cap hit means for spending power. Should the Bruins flip their acquired first-round pick or use it to draft a promising player of the future? Plus, thoughts on Florida winning the Stanley Cup and stories from Bridgette's vacation from Hell. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughl...

Jun 25, 20241 hr 18 minEp. 326

Is Carolina Asking Too Much for Necas?

Ep 325, pt 1: Discussing the latest reporting on what Carolina wants for Martin Necas. Plus, would Brock Nelson be a good center addition for 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

Jun 12, 202423 min

Do NHL Teams Need To Build To Beat Panthers?

Ep 325, pt 2: Discussing the Oilers-Panthers Stanley Cup Final series and what it means for the Bruins next year trying to prep for another run in with the Panthers. 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 12, 202420 min

Boston to Host NHL 4 Nations Face-off

Ep 325, pt 3: Reacting to news that TD Garden will host the championship game of the 2025 international "4 Nations" tournament. Plus, Brian is excited for some new Ducks' uniforms. 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 12, 202421 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 325: What We're Learning from Stanley Cup Final

Discussing news on Martin Necas's availability in Carolina, Florida dominating the Stanley Cup Final and if Brock Nelson could be an option for Boston at center. Plus, Brian leads another fashion segment and Bridgette makes an announcement. 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 choice...

Jun 11, 20241 hr 1 minEp. 325

What Could Bruins Do With Devils' First-Round Pick?

Ep 324, pt 1: What's the best way for the Bruins to get a No. 1 center this offseason? Weighing the options the Bruins have to trade Linus Ullmark to New Jersey or Carolina. 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 06, 202430 min

Would Bruins Take Risk Of Adding Kotkaniemi?

Ep 324, pt 2: Would Bruins consider trading for center Jesperi Kotkaniemi? Discussing a trade that involves Linus Ullmark going to the Senators. Plus, other trade options. 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 06, 202422 min

Are Panthers Favorite In Stanley Cup Final?

Ep 324, pt 3: Answering a few leftover mailbag questions about Swayman, Merkulov and trade options. Plus, a look into this year's Stanley Cup Final. 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 06, 202437 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 324: Will Bruins Be In On Acquiring Devils 10th-Overall Pick?

Discussing the news on a potential new contract for Danton Heinen, Derek Forbort ready to test free agency and a potential move for Martin Necas within the week. Could the Bruins make a deal with the Devils that involved sending Linus Ullmark for the Devils' 10th-overall pick? Plus, we propose other trade options and answer a few more mailbag questions. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com To learn more about list...

Jun 05, 20241 hr 27 minEp. 324

Analyzing Duchene, Lindholm and Stephenson's Potential Fit in Boston

Ep 323, pt 1: Pastrnak and Zacha's big World Championship win. Looking into Elias Lindholm, Matt Duchene and Chandler Stephenson and the drawbacks to worry about if they were to be added to the Bruins' top-6 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...

May 30, 202420 min

Could Bruins Trade Ullmark for Necas?

Ep 323, pt 2: Thoughts on the Bruins going after Martin Necas from Carolina. Could the Bruins make a deal for Nazem Kadri? How realistic is it that the Bruins could sign Steven Stamkos? 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 30, 202421 min
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