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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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Bruins' depth shines in win over Hurricanes; Jakub Lauko making most of his opportunities

Ep. 178, Part 1: Brian and Scott discuss the Bruins' depth showing up in a win over Carolina in a game where Patrice Bergeron, Brad Marchand and Hampus Lindholm all sat. Jakub Lauko, in particular, has made most of the opportunities and looks like someone who might deserve to stick in the lineup. 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 27, 202322 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 178: Bruins sweep Lightning and Hurricanes, Pastrnak scores 50th

Brian and Scott break down the Bruins' weekend sweep of the Lightning and Hurricanes. They discuss David Pastrnak scoring his 50th, Jakub Lauko taking advantage of his opportunities, and the possibility of Boston now signing top defense prospect Mason Lohrei. 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 27, 202357 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 177: Bruins double up Canadiens, win 5th straight

Brian and Scott (still no Bridgette) break down the Bruins' 4-2 win over the Canadiens and the state of the rivalry, which has been hurt by the NHL's scheduling. They discuss Jake DeBrusk staying hot, David Pastrnak closing in on 50 goals, Brad Marchand defending his captain, and A.J. Greer crossing the 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...

Mar 24, 20231 hr

The Great Goalie Rotation Debate rages on; Charlie Coyle is playing the best hockey of his career

Ep. 176, Part 3: Brian and Scott continue to debate rotating goalies in the playoffs vs. riding a No. 1. They also discuss Charlie Coyle's stellar play this season, especially recently. 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, 202316 min

Tyler Bertuzzi looking more comfortable; Could Bruins rotate goalies in the playoffs?

Ep. 176, Part 2: Brian and Scott discuss Tyler Bertuzzi looking more and more comfortable with the Bruins, and then they debate whether the Bruins could rotate goalies in the playoffs. 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, 202327 min

Bruins' top line continues to roll; Can the PK overcome the loss of Forbort?

Ep. 176, Part 1: Brian and Scott discuss the continued resurgence of the Patrice Bergeron line, as well as how the Bruins' penalty kill will fare without Derek Forbort. 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, 202315 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 176: Bruins win 4th straight, and the Great Goalie Rotation Debate

Brian and Scott (no Bridgette) break down the Bruins' win over Ottawa -- their fourth straight -- and debate whether rotating goalies in the playoffs could be a good idea. They also discuss Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno's progress, as well as Derek Forbort's 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...

Mar 22, 202357 min

Could Lindholm win the Norris Trophy?

Ep 175, pt 3: Describing the importance of Hampus Lindholm to the Bruins as he enters the Norris Trophy conversation. Which of the Islanders, Penguins or Pathers would be the tougher matchup for the Bruins? How Jeremy Swayman has looked in his back-to-back shutouts. 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, 202321 min

Could Pastrnak become the top goal scorer in Bruins' franchise history?

Ep 175, pt 2: As David Pastrnak approaches his 50th goal, we get into how plausible it is for him to become the Bruins' top goal scorer in franchise history. Is Trent Frederic playing the best hockey of his career right now? Is it Cup or bust for this Bruins' 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...

Mar 20, 202322 min

Was the 7-0 win over Buffalo the Bruins' most complete effort of the season?

Ep 175, pt 1: Discussing the contributions of the Bergeron line this weekend. Has Lindholm helped the Bruins' top power-play unit? A deeper look at how the Bruins' depth had added to the offense. Grading Jakub Zboril's play as he enters the Bruins' defensemen rotation. 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, 202322 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 175: Analyzing the Bruins' dominant wins in Minnesota and Buffalo

Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss the Bruins' dominant weekend against Minnesota and Buffalo. Assessing how Jakub Zboril played in Buffalo and how the Bruins might use him going forward. We analyze the different roster combinations from Sunday's game including how Tyler Bertuzzi and David Pastrnak worked on the same line. Does Hampus Lindholm have a shot at winning the Norris Trophy? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx To learn more about list...

Mar 20, 20231 hr 8 minEp. 175

The Skate Pod, Ep. 174: Bruins raise energy in Swayman's shutout over Jets

Examining which lines and players set the pace in the Bruins' win over Winnipeg. Assessing the pros and cons of Jakub Lauko vs AJ Greer in a playoff series. An update on the Derek Forbort injury and what it means for Jakub Zboril and the Bruins' defensemen rotation. 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. Vis...

Mar 17, 202359 minEp. 174

Can Bruins count on bottom-six forwards to set the pace?

Ep 174, pt 1: Reviewing which players in the Bruins' bottom-six forwards helped give life to the Bruins even in recent losses. Could production from the third line help kickstart Tyler Bertuzzi's scoring in Boston? Could Jakub Lauko win a roster spot for the playoffs over AJ Greer? 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 17, 202318 min

An update on Forbort's injury and what it means for Bruins' defensemen rotation

Ep 174, pt 3: Tracking what the Bruins did better against Winnipeg that they couldn't do earlier in the road trip in losses to Detroit and Chicago. What happened to Derek Forbort and what it means for the Bruins' defensemen rotation. Could Jakub Zboril finally see ice time if Forbort misses more time? 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 17, 202319 min

What has caused the Bruins' top line to go cold?

Ep 174, pt 2: We go through how injury recovery for both Brad Marchand and Jake DeBrusk could be affecting the recent lack-luster play from the Bruins' first line. Can the Bruins' second line and depth scoring make up for the lack of production from the Bergeron 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...

Mar 17, 202321 min

How the Svechnikov injury for Carolina could change the entire playoff picture

Ep 173, pt 3: Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss some positives from the Bruins' bad game against Chicago including their third-line effort. How some key injuries in the Eastern Conference could affect the Bruins in the playoffs. Happy Birthday Scott! 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, 202315 min

Will tough loss to Blackhawks humble Bruins at the right time?

Ep 173, pt 2: Fixing a Bruins' power play that has now struggled for 20 games. What we've learned about the Bruins' goalie tandem through recent poor performances by both Swayman and Ullmark. 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, 202315 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 173: Cause for concern after Bruins 4th-straight bad game

Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss what concerns them about the Bruins' loss to Chicago and their overall decline in play over the last four games. Is there cause for concern with the Bruins' goalie-tandem? Plus, how some key injuries in the Eastern Conference could affect the Bruins in the 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 Le...

Mar 15, 202347 min

Uncharacteristically bad game for Bruins, Ullmark leads to loss in Chicago

Ep 173, pt 1: What's caused the Forbort-Clifton pair to slump. Is the Bruins' loss to the Blackhawks more than just playing down to an opponent? Breaking down the main goaltending and defensive breakdowns against Chicago. 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, 202316 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 172: Bruins' special teams struggles continue in loss to Detroit

Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss the Bruins' loss to Detroit in the second night of the back-to-back. Are we loving the Bruins new power-play units with Orlov and Bertuzzi? Good news on Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno injury timeline. Thoughts on college hockey tournaments and who the Bruins could sign out of the NCAA as college seasons end. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: ht...

Mar 13, 202353 minEp. 172

Could special teams be the Bruins' downfall come playoff time?

Ep 172, pt 1: Silver linings in the Bruins' loss to the Red Wings. At what point do we worry about the Bruins special teams? The Grzelcyk-McAvoy pair strikes again. An update on the status of Hampus 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...

Mar 13, 202316 min

Grzelcyk makes a case for himself in Detroit

Ep 172, pt 3: Will Montgomery be as quick to rearrange lines mid-game in the playoffs? Why the Grzelcyk-McAvoy pair shouldn't be dismissed despite complicated rotations in the Bruins' defensive pairings. Which NCAA Bruins prospects could sign with Providence now that their college seasons are over. 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 13, 202318 min

Good news for Taylor Hall may mean bad news for Trent Frederic

Ep 172, pt 2: Should Orlov get more time with the top power-play unit? How much more can we expect from Tyler Bertuzzi and which line configurations might work best for him. An update on Hall and Foligno's health and what it means for Frederic, Greer, Hathaway and Nosek. 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 13, 202318 min

Rating the Forbort-Grzelcyk D-pair; Why Bruins miss Hall

Ep 171, pt 3: Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss the Forbort-Grzelcyk pairing and rate it compared to other combinations the Bruins have had. Could Hall, Foligno or Clifton have made a difference in the Bruins game against Edmonton? 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 10, 202317 min

Will Bruins' new power-play units boost production?

Ep 171, pt 2: Brian, Bridgette and Scott analyze the upside of the Bruins' new power-play units as they try to utilize their trade-deadline acquisitions on the man advantage. 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 10, 202313 min

Should we be worried about Bruins' loss to Oilers?

Ep 171, pt 1: Brian, Bridgette and Scott go through what went wrong with the Bruins in their loss to the Oilers and whether or not some of the mistakes are signs of bigger issues. 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 10, 202343 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 171: Bruins blow 2-goal lead against Oilers

Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss the issues the Bruins had in their loss to the Oilers including some uncharacteristic mistakes and low energy. Did the Bruins notice the absence of Hall, Foligno and Clifton in the loss? Did the Bruins power-play adjustments show a step in the right direction? 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 mo...

Mar 10, 202345 minEp. 171

Is Carolina the Bruins' biggest playoff threat?

Ep 170, pt 3: Brian, Bridgette and Scott go through the flaws in each of the Eastern Conference's top contenders. Looking at why Carolina is probably a bigger threat to Boston than Tampa Bay or Toronto. Could Edmonton be the Western Conference's Stanley Cup Finalist? 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...

Mar 07, 202319 min

Did Sweeney trade for Orlov to replace Grzelcyk?

Ep 170, pt 2: Did Sweeney trade for Orlov to replace Grzelcyk? Should Montgomery use Orlov over McAvoy on the Bruins' top power-play unit? How Nosek has looked since returning from injury. 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 07, 202320 min

Where Bertuzzi fits best; Montgomery's rest strategy for Bruins

Ep 170, pt 1: What the Bruins can do with Bertuzzi when Hall and Foligno are healthy. Analyzing Montgomery's strategy to rest players in the last 20 games and what call-ups might happen when the Bruins' regulars are out. 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 07, 202325 min
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