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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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Will Bergeron and Krejci's health hold up on a long playoff run?

Ep 186, pt 1: We go through the lines Jim Montgomery ran out in the Bruins' last practice before the playoffs. The latest on Bergeron's health after missing another practice. Are we concerned about the Bruins' veterans being 100% at the end of 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...

Apr 16, 202330 min

Are Frederic & Grzelcyk the odd men out? Bruins-Panther goalie matchup

Ep 186, pt 2: Does taking Frederic out make the most sense if Foligno is back for Game 1? Does this series with the Panthers call for a heavier lineup on defense? Sizing up the goalie matchups including the health of Ullmark and Swayman, and the uncertainty in net with Panther's goalies Sergei Bobrovsky and Alex Lyon. 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...

Apr 16, 202323 min

Which Panthers could give the Bruins trouble & other series predictions

Ep 186, pt 3: Comparing the Panthers stars and depth to that of the Bruins. We give our Round 1 predictions. What the Round 1 schedule looks like. 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 16, 202319 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 186: Bruins-Panthers series preview; Should we be concerned about Bergeron?

Scott reports the latest from Bruins' practice, including the lines the Bruins are rolling in their final tune up before Game 1 against the Florida Panthers. Is there reason to be concerned that Bergeron missed another practice? Is Forbort healthy enough to knock Grzelcyk out of the lineup? An in depth look at the Panthers' team and who to keep an eye on in the Bruins' first-round series. Sizing up the goalie matchups including the health of Ullmark and Swayman, and the uncertainty in net with P...

Apr 16, 20231 hr 11 minEp. 186

The Skate Pod, Ep. 185: Bruins beat Habs, draw Panthers in Round 1

Scott and Brian are joined by Bridgette who is reporting from Montreal for the Bruins' final regular season game. What was weird about the teams approach to the final game before playoffs. News on the health of Bergeron, Foligno, Forbort and Krejci and which players could be back for Game 1 against the Panthers. Sizing up the Florida Panthers and what would have to go wrong for the Bruins to lose a series to them. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgettep...

Apr 14, 202357 minEp. 185

Should Bruins rest more players after achieving NHL win record?

Ep 184, pt 3: Assessing Marchand during his now 16-game goal drought. Why the Bruins could benefit from not resting their players in the last two games of the regular season. Touching on the latest NHL standings and potential Round 1 opponents. 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 10, 202322 min

Could Forbort, Foligno miss Round 1 of playoffs?

Ep 184, pt 2: Is David Krejci's absence more than just soreness? Should Montgomery reunite the Czech line or keep Bertuzzi with Pastrnak? Could Forbort, Foligno miss Round 1 of 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...

Apr 10, 202330 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 184: Bruins set NHL win record; Pastrnak nets hattrick for 60 goals

The key reasons why this Bruins' team was able to make history with a record-setting 63-win season. Will the league take David Pastrnak more seriously as a MVP candidate after his 60th goal? Why the Bruins seem to be set on playing a nearly full roster in the final two games of the regular season. Is Taylor Hall up to playoff speed? And will Derek Forbort and Nick Foligno really be ready for the first round? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx ...

Apr 10, 20231 hr 17 minEp. 184

Does 60 goals make Pastrnak a legitimate MVP contender?

Ep 184, pt 1: Recapping the Bruins' historic win over the Flyers. The characteristics of this team that made 63 wins possible. Is now the time to rest David Pastrnak after he has managed his 60th goal? 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 10, 202323 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 183: McAvoy gets injured in Bruins' win over Maple Leafs

We recap the Bruins' win over the Maple Leafs, how Jeremy Swayman looked against a playoff team and the latest on Charlie McAvoy's upper-body injury suffered during Thursday's game. We debate a playoff goalie rotation and disagree over which of three potential playoff opponents would be the toughest for the Bruins to match up against. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://...

Apr 07, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 183

How serious McAvoy's injury is; Arguing for a Bruins' playoff goalie rotation

Ep 183, pt 1: Would an even goalie rotation of Jeremy Swayman and Linus Ullmark make sense for the playoffs and what advantages could it have? Takeaway's from a boring Bruins-Maple Leafs' game. What happened to Charlie McAvoy that caused him to leave Thursday's game. 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 07, 202324 min

Will Marchand's slump extend into playoffs?

Ep 183, pt 2: We look at the numbers Brad Marchand has been putting up over the last 14 games. We get into our level of concern that his struggles could continue into the playoffs and what his impact has been on the playoffs in the past. Plus, looking into the Bruins' power-play slump as well. 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 07, 202322 min

Are Panthers peaking at right time to challenge Bruins in first round series?

Ep 183, pt 3: Scott argues why a Bruins-Islanders' series might be the worst option for Boston. Are the Panthers peaking at the right time to challenge the Bruins in a first round series? 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 07, 202317 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 182: 1-on-1 with guest Jake DeBrusk; Taylor Hall close to returning

Guest Jake DeBrusk talks Bruins' playoffs, his relationship with Jim Montgomery and who helped him redeem his career after the low point with his trade request. Scott gives an update from practice on how close Taylor Hall is to his return and which Bruins' player might not be back to start the playoffs. (DeBrusk starts at 19:35) Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.au...

Apr 06, 202347 minEp. 182

Taylor Hall expected to return soon; Will the Hall-Coyle-Bertuzzi line be as good as expected?

Ep 182, pt 1: Bridgette and Scott discuss the new developments from Wednesday's Bruins' practice, including how Hall's practice went on a line with Coyle and Bertuzzi. Updates on where Nick Foligno and Derek Forbort are in their recovery and whether Forbort will actually be back for the first round. 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 06, 202319 min

Guest Jake DeBrusk tells us who helped him 'redeem' his career

Ep 182, pt 2: We talk to guest Jake DeBrusk, who opened up about his experience with his Winter Classic injuries, why he thinks Jim Montgomery has been so effective and what it took for him to save his career. 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 06, 202327 min

Will Bruins' power play be able to reach another gear in the playoffs?

Ep 181, pt 1: Key takeaways from the Bruins-Blues game. How the absence of Bergeron, Krejci and McAvoy affected the lineup in St. Louis. Why the 'Czech unit' plus Bertuzzi is the Bruins' current best option on the 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...

Apr 03, 202326 min

Is Pastrnak on Bruins' 'Mount Rushmore' of franchise goal scorers?

Ep 181, pt 2: Is there any cause for concern in a Bruins-Penguins playoff series? Where David Pastrnak sits in Bruins' franchise history with the potential of a 60-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...

Apr 03, 202318 min

Can Bruins' depth withstand key injuries at any position in playoffs?

Why Brad Marchand wants to play the last five games without resting before the playoffs. How Trent Frederic has made his case to stay in the Bruins' playoff lineup. What Brandon Carlo means to the Bruins' penalty kill. 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 03, 202320 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 181: Bruins step closer to NHL win record with victory in St. Louis

Is Pavel Zacha better in the bumper right now than Patrice Bergeron? Can Taylor Hall improve the Bruins' power play when he returns from injury? Putting into perspective David Pastrnak's milestones and the Bruins' historic season. Our predictions on whether Pastrnak will score 60, the Bruins will reach 63 wins and whether the Penguins could have a shot at beating Boston in a playoff series. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx To learn more abou...

Apr 03, 20231 hr 6 minEp. 181

The Skate Pod, Ep. 180: Bruins make history, clinch Presidents' Trophy vs Blue Jackets

Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss the Bruins' performance in their Presidents' Trophy clinching win against the Columbus Blue Jackets. What it's taken from the Bruins this season to make their historic season possible. Judging Jakub Lauko's potential playoff role after another impactful game. What could happen to the Bruins' defensemen rotation if they were to sign Mason Lohrei out of college before the end of the season. More thoughts on Bruins' potential postseason matchups. Follow us on Twit...

Mar 31, 20231 hr 7 minEp. 180

Lauko makes a case for his roster spot in playoffs, Zboril does not

Ep 180, pt 1: Going through the initial takeaways from the Bruins' win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. What makes Jakub Lauko a good playoff option for the Bruins. How Jakub Zboril could find himself even further down the defensive depth chart with the signing of this player before seasons' end. 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 m...

Mar 31, 202320 min

Are the Bruins content with where their power play stands before the playoffs?

Ep 180, pt 2: Is Pavel Zacha playing better in the bumper on the power play than Patrice Bergeron? Is Montgomery making things better or worse by giving his 'second power-play unit' more ice time? Should playoff teams be afraid of the Bruins' power play despite its recent struggles? 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 31, 202322 min

What clinching the Presidents' Trophy means for the Bruins' Stanley Cup hopes

Ep 180, pt 3: Should we be worried about the curse of Presidents' Trophy winners with this year's top-finishing Bruins' team? Debating whether a Florida matchup or a Pittsburgh matchup for the Bruins' in the first round would be most preferable for Boston. How Montgomery may look to maneuver the Bruins' goalie rotation to give Boston an upper hand in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more ab...

Mar 31, 202324 min

Is Taylor Hall ready to return or not?

Ep. 179, Part 3: Brian and Scott discuss Darren Dreger's report that Taylor Hall is ready to return but can't because of cap issues and Jim Montgomery's subsequent denial of that report. 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 29, 202314 min

How can the Bruins fix their power play?

Ep. 179, Part 2: The Bruins' power play continues to struggle. Brian and Scott react to some postgame comments from Jim Montgomery and Brad Marchand and try to figure it out how they can 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...

Mar 29, 202317 min

Is Bruins' schedule to blame for dud vs. Nashville?

Ep. 179, Part 1: Brian and Scott discuss the Bruins' crazy March schedule, which Brad Marchand said after Tuesday's loss is the toughest he's ever been a part of. 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 29, 202312 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 179: Bruins lay an egg vs. Predators; Taylor Hall ready to come back?

Brian and Scott break down the Bruins' lackluster loss to the Predators and their ongoing power-play struggles. They also discuss Darren Dreger's report about Taylor Hall being ready to return and Jim Montgomery's denial. 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 29, 202342 min

Mason Lohrei Watch is on for Bruins

Ep. 178, Part 3: Brian and Scott discuss top Bruins defense prospect Mason Lohrei, who could sign with the Bruins any day now that Ohio State's season is 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 27, 202312 min

The importance of David Pastrnak joining the 50-goal club

Ep. 178, Part 2: Brian and Scott react to David Pastrnak scoring his 50th and 51st goals of the season and reflect on how impressive his growth has been over the course of his career. 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, 202323 min
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