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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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Takeaways from Bruins' dominant win over Avalanche

Ep. 139, Part 1: Brian and Scott break down the Bruins' 5-1 win over the Avalanche, who admittedly were not at full strength. 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 04, 202214 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 139: Bruins cruise past Avs, improve to 20-3-0

Brian and Scott break down the Bruins' 5-1 win over the defending Stanley Cup champion Avalanche. While Colorado wasn't full strength, this was still an impressive win that showcased Boston's unmatched depth. 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 04, 20221 hr 12 minEp. 139

Hall's fit with the third line; How Bruins opened cap space for Forbort return

Ep 138, pt 1: Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss how the Bruins made a smaller move than expected to open up the cap space needed for Derek Forbort to return. What the cap situation means for the future of Anton Stralman and Craig Smith. Why the Hall-Coyle-Frederic line has had much more chemistry than last 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...

Nov 30, 202219 min

Was Swayman's win over Tampa Bay his best performance of the season?

Ep 138, pt 3: Brian, Bridgette and Scott break down Jeremy Swayman's performance in the win over Tampa Bay. Do people really like the Bruins' Winter Classic 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...

Nov 30, 202222 min

Are the Bruins the deepest team in the NHL?

Ep 138, pt 2: Brian, Bridgette and Scott answer some bigger picture questions such as, are the Bruins the deepest team in the NHL? Have they passed the Avalanche as Stanley Cup favorites? 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, 202232 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 138: Hall scores twice, Swayman gets win over Tampa Bay

Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss whether the Bruins could be the deepest team in the league. What you need to know about the Bruins' recent moves to clear up cap space. Was the win over Tampa Bay Jeremy Swayman's best performance of 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 https://podcastch...

Nov 30, 20221 hr 13 minEp. 138

How the Bruins overcame penalty trouble and a two-goal deficit to complete historic win over Carolina

Ep 137, pt 1: Brian and Bridgette go through the challenges the Bruins faced in their comeback against Carolina to get their 12th-straight home win. Assessing the strengths of the Bruins' third line with Taylor Hall on the left wing. The update on the Ullmark and Smith injuries is promising. 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 26, 202220 min

Pastrnak seals Bruins' win over Canes with overtime game-winning goal

Ep 137, pt 3: Bridgette and Brian go though the ending of the Bruins' win over Carolina, capped off by a David Pastrnak overtime game-winning goal. What's going on with Jacob Zboril? Bruins unveil their Winter Classic jersey. 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 26, 202226 min

Bruins special-teams struggles; What to do with the Bruins' defensive pairs

Ep 137, pt 2: Brian and Bridgette go through the Bruins special-teams struggles and whether or not they could be a lingering issue. The 'Czech line' scores all three Bruins' goals. The Bruins' rotating defensive pairs could be taking away from some players full potential. 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 26, 202219 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 137: Bruins complete NHL history-making win over Carolina

With Scott on IR, Brian and Bridgette go through the key moments of the Bruins' comeback win over Carolina that made them the first team in NHL history to win their first 12 home games in a season. An update on Ullmark and Smith's injuries after Friday's game. 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...

Nov 25, 20221 hr 5 minEp. 137

Patrice Bergeron continues to add on to his already Hall-of-Fame-worthy career

Ep 136, pt 1. Brian, Bridgette and Scott describe how Patrice Bergeron continues to add on to his already Hall-of-Fame-worthy career. Where does Pavel Zacha fit best? How the Bruins' impressive record gives them the luxury to test different lineup combinations. 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 ht...

Nov 22, 202220 min

Grading Swayman's return vs Chicago and Ullmark's performance in Tampa Bay

Ep 136, pt 3: Grading Swayman's return vs Chicago and Ullmark's performance in Tampa Bay. The Bruins' could have done better with their Winter Classic jersey design. 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 22, 202229 min

Krejci, Pastrnak, McAvoy continued to produce

Ep 136, pt 2: Krejci, Pastrnak and McAvoy continued to produce. What matchups Brandon Carlo works best in. We discuss each Bruins' defensemen's role in special teams play. 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 22, 202227 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 136: Bergeron gets his 1000th career point as Bruins win in Tampa Bay

Brian, Bridgette and Scott start off by recapping Bergeron's importance to the Bruins throughout his time with the franchise, as he scored his 1000th career point against the Tampa Bay Lightning. David Krejci and Charlie McAvoy continue to contribute. What we think of the Bruins' leaked Winter Classic jerseys. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy...

Nov 22, 20221 hr 17 min

How much difference a month has made for Nick Foligno

Ep. 135 (pt. 3): Brian, Bridgette and Scott break down how much perceptions of Nick Foligno have changed from the start of the season to now. Is anyone else mad that the Bruins-Candians rivalry has been missing the past few seasons? Quick fashion segment about Bruins' potential Winter Classic jerseys. 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...

Nov 18, 202215 min

How Brandon Carlo ended up on the Bruins' third defensive pair

Ep. 135 (pt. 2): Brian, Bridgette and Scott break down the role of the Bruins' defense in their win over the Flyers. Assessing the Stralman-Carlo third pairing. Where Derek Forbort will slot in when he returns from injury. 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 18, 202215 min

Krejci and second line get going, Nosek extends his point streak to 4 games

Ep. 135 (pt. 1): Brian, Bridgette and Scott go through key performances in the Bruins' win over the Flyers. How Krejci and Nosek have gotten going offensively. Why Jim Montgomery is tinkering with his forward lines so much. 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 18, 202226 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 135: Bruins overcome slow start vs Flyers

Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss how the Bruins overcame a slow start against the Flyers to maintain their perfect record at home. What Nosek and Foligno bring to the team. Do we like the Stralman-Carlo pair? And is this the beginning of an uptick in productivity for Krejci and the Bruins' second line? Follow us on Twitter *if it still exists by the time we post this*: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices ...

Nov 18, 202258 minEp. 135

The Skate Pod, Ep. 134: Taylor Hall goes 1-on-1 to discuss his season, Bruins' historic start

Brian and Scott discuss the news that the Bruins have brought in an independent firm to review their player-vetting process. Then (21:53) Scott sits down with Taylor Hall to discuss his season, including some recent struggles, and the team's historic start. 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 16, 202236 min

Clifton passes Carlo on the depth chart; Future optimal D pairs

Ep. 133, Part 3: Brian and Scott discuss the Bruins' defensive depth chart, which now has Connor Clifton ahead of Brandon Carlo. What should their pairings be once Derek Forbort returns? 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 14, 202225 min

Tomas Nosek ends his drought, Craig Smith gets scratched again

Ep. 133, Part 2: Brian and Scott dive into the Bruins' bottom six, where Tomas Nosek ended his goal drought, Craig Smith got scratched, and A.J. Greer electrified the Garden crowd with a fight. 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 14, 202221 min

Breaking down the Bruins' weekend sweep of Buffalo, Vancouver

Ep. 133, Part 1: Brian and Scott break down the Bruins' back-to-back wins over the Sabres and Canucks. 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 14, 202223 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 133: The Bruins are 14-2-0; Perfection Line reunited

Brian and Scott (no Bridgette) break down the Bruins' back-to-back wins over the Sabres and Canucks, including some changes to the power play and the reuniting of Brad Marchand, Patrice Bergeron and David Pastrnak. The Bruins are now 14-2-0 overall and 9-0-0 at home. 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. Vi...

Nov 14, 20221 hr 7 min

Isaiah Meyer-Crothers new statement shows how negligent the Bruins' were when vetting Mitchell Miller

Ep. 132 (pt. 3): Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss how a new statement from Isaiah Meyer-Crothers shows the Bruins' decision to sign Mitchell Miller was even worse than we knew. 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 11, 202240 min

Charlie McAvoy's performance in his first game of the season and the Bruins' overall defensive success

Ep. 132 (pt. 1): Brian, Bridgette and Scott go through Charlie McAvoy's performance in his first game of the season, Connor Clifton's consistently good play and the Bruins' overall defensive success. 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 11, 202225 min

Can the Krejci line regain its chemistry and are the Bruins over-using their new all-forward powerplay structure?

Ep. 132 (pt. 2): Brian, Bridgette and Scott answer questions about the Bruins offense. Can the Krejci line regain its chemistry? Are the Bruins over-using their new all-forward powerplay structure? 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 11, 202221 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 132: Assessing Charlie McAvoy's return, Bruins' win vs Calgary

Brian, Bridgette and Scott assess Charlie McAvoy's performance in his season debut vs Calgary, the Bruins' all-forward power play and the latest info on the Mitchell Miller debacle that makes the decision by Bruins' management look even 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://podcastchoic...

Nov 11, 20221 hr 28 minEp. 132

The Skate Pod, Ep. 131: Bruins release controversial prospect Mitchell Miller and manage a bounce-back win over St. Louis

Brian, Bridgette and Scott go through the changes the Bruins made to their bottom-six lines, their special teams success against St. Louis and the latest on the disaster that was the Mitchell Miller signing and release. 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 08, 20221 hr 16 minEp. 131

Bruins try to get more from middle six by reuniting the Czech line

Ep. 131 (pt. 2): Brian, Bridgette and Scott describe how Bruins' head coach Jim Montgomery rearranged his lineup to make up for a lack of spark vs St. Louis. Is Frederic-Nosek-Smith fourth line the worst fourth-line combo the Bruins have used this year? Jakub Lauko ends up back in 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...

Nov 08, 202214 min

Bruins go perfect on power play and penalty kill vs St. Louis

Ep. 131 (pt. 1): Brian, Bridgette and Scott go through the lineup changes the Bruins made, the success of Charlie Coyle and the third line, and the Bruins' perfect special-teams performance in their win over St. Louis. 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 08, 202216 min
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