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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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How does this collapse effect the legacy of Bergeron, Bruins core

Another major disappointment for this Bruins core & how does this affect their legacy? Going through some lineup changes that might have been enough to get the Bruins into the second 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...

May 01, 202329 min

How Bergeron and Krejci injuries and play effected Bruins-Panthers series

Bergeron reveals his injury after the season. How Bergeron and Krejci injuries and play effected Bruins-Panthers series. Why the Panthers matchup was so difficult to overcome. 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 01, 202332 min

Bruins' goaltending wasn't an advantage in Round 1

Bruins' turnovers, Panthers' forecheck and other reasons for Boston's disappointing performance in Game 7 and throughout their series with the Panthers. Hampus Lindholm's struggles. How Bruins' goaltending wasn't an 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...

May 01, 202332 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 193: Picking up the pieces after Bruins' first-round collapse

Breaking down the Bruins' stunning first-round collapse, capped off by Sunday's overtime loss in Game 7. How did this happen? Who's to blame? What could and should the Bruins have done differently? And what does this mean for the legacy of their aging core? 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 01, 20231 hr 32 minEp. 193

BONUS: Eulogy for a Useless Hockey Season | 'Breaking Boston'

It's a chunkier episode than usual but that's only because we're still in the grieving process for the 2022-'23 Boston Bruins. The most dominant regular season National Hockey League team to ever hit the ice blew a 3-1 lead in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and it's likely the last time Boston sees its hometown boy Bergeron skate in front of the Garden. Hart and Fitzy attempt their best to help you get through this dreary Monday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy pr...

May 01, 202324 min

Will the Presidents' Trophy Curse Continue with Bruins in Round 1?

How much trust do you have in the Bruins to not have one of the biggest let-downs in sports history? What adjustments are needed for the Bruins to keep their season alive? Will home-ice advantage be the difference in Game 7? 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 29, 202333 min

Pastrnak, Power Play, Positives, Pressure & Predictions

Ep 192, pt 2: Should Frederic replace Foligno for Game 7. Positives from Game 6 including Pastrnak's performance. Are the mistakes in Bruins Round 1 losses due to not being able to handle the playoff pressure? 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 29, 202329 min

Is Ullmark Biggest Reason Bruins-Panthers Series is Going to Game 7?

Ep 192, pt 1: We analyze what has gone wrong for the Bruins in their two chances to clinch their Round 1 series with the Panthers. Breaking down the goals Ullmark has given up, to reason for his decline in performance and if Swayman should start Game 7. 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://po...

Apr 29, 202332 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 192: Game 7 Preview: Should Bruins Make Game 7 Goalie Change?

Previewing the Bruins chances in Game 7 after failing to clinch their Round 1 series with Florida for the second game in a row. Is Linus Ullmark the biggest reason this series is going to seven games and has Montgomery waited too long to make a switch in net? Positives from Game 6 including Pastrnak, Bertuzzi and a dangerous Bruins' power play. What to do with Grzelcyk, Clifton, Frederic and Foligno. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx To learn...

Apr 29, 20231 hr 33 minEp. 192

Ullmark's OT blunder and if he should start Game 6

Ep 191, pt 3: Going through the final minutes of the game including Linus Ullmarks' game-ending blunder. Does he need rest or will he start Game 6? Should Clifton replace Forbort in Game 6? Game 6 predictions. 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 27, 202334 min

Has Pastrnak been a non-factor in Bruins-Panthers series?

Ep 191, pt 2: Breaking down where David Pastrnak has struggled in the Bruins-Panthers series. Would Pastrnak be better if David Krejci returned and the Czech line was reunited? 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 27, 202319 min

Why Bruins' Game 5 jumbled lines didn't work

Ep 191, pt 1: What went wrong for the Bruins in their Game 5 overtime loss to the Florida Panthers. Why their newly-formed line combinations contributed to their slow start. Should Trent Frederic re-enter 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...

Apr 27, 202327 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 191: Bruins Drop Game 5 in OT after Ullmark Blunder

What we thought of the Bruins' jumbled up line combinations in Game 5, what we'd rather see the lineup look like and what went wrong against the Panthers to force a Game 6. The impact of Brad Marchand, Taylor Hall and Patrice Bergeron in his first game of the series. Should Frederic and Clifton re-enter the lineup? Should Linus Ullmark remain in net for Game 6? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx To learn more about listener data and our privac...

Apr 27, 20231 hr 19 minEp. 191

BONUS: Playoff Hockey That'll Make You Up-Tkachuk | 'Breaking Boston'

From 'Breaking Boston' ( subscribe here ): Back-to-back nights of late-game collapses for Boston's favorite boys are just about as nerve-racking as possible for the City right now. As the Bruins make like a Leprechaun and drop a Game 5, Andy Hart makes a daring statement on which team at the Garden now has the most pressure on them to make it out of the first round of their respective playoffs. 'Breaking Boston' is a new podcast from WEEI and Audacy Sports. Fifteen minutes, every weekday, on the...

Apr 27, 202318 min

Who has led Bruins in absence of Bergeron and Krejci?

Recapping the Bruins win in Game 4 and how each player has been able to help the team win in the absence of Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci. 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 24, 202317 min

Marchand's impact in Round 1; How Panthers antics hurt their chances to win series

Ep 190, pt 2: What has worked for the Bruins on the power play. Identifying which players stepped up for the Bruins throughout the series. How the antics of Panthers agitators like Tkachuk have hurt them in the 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 24, 202326 min

Should Bruins rest Bergeron, Krejci or Ullmark in Game 5?

Ep 190, pt 3: The importance of the Bruins keeping this a short series with Florida. Does it make sense to rest Bergeron, Krejci or Ullmark in Game 5? What we think of Ullmark's attempt to fight Tkachuk. 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 24, 202330 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 190: Bruins push Panthers to verge of elimination with Game 4 win

Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss the all-around effort of the Bruins in their Game 4 win over the Panthers, once again without Bergeron and Krejci. Is there any reason to rest Bergeron, Krejci or Ullmark in Game 5? Identifying which players stepped up for the Bruins throughout the series. How the antics of Panthers agitators like Tkachuk have hurt them in the series. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx To learn more about listener data and ou...

Apr 24, 20231 hr 15 minEp. 190

The Skate Pod, Ep. 189: Bruins overcome Bergeron and Krejci injuries to win Game 3

Reaction to the Bruins' bounce-back win to take Game 3 in Florida. What can the Bruins do now that they are down their top two centers with Bergeron and Krejci out? Did Grzelcyk make a difference after being added back to the lineup? Do the Bergeron and Krejci injuries mean this season is really it for them? Signs Ullmark and Swayman both aren't 100%. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx To learn more about listener data and our privacy practice...

Apr 22, 202358 minEp. 189

Bruins win Game 3; What's ailing Bergeron and Krejci?

Ep 189, pt 1: What we saw from the Bruins' performance in their win over the Florida Panthers in Game 3. We finally get some answers to injury questions after a hectic Bruins' news cycle. Could Bergeron be dealing with another concussion? 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 22, 202317 min

How Hall, Frederic continue to impact Bruins-Panthers series

Ep 189, pt 2: How Taylor Hall continues to impact the Bruins-Panthers series. Describing how much growth we've seen from Trent Frederic. Did Bertuzzi and Pastrnak bounce back in Game 3? What will it take for Bergeron and Krejci to get cleared to 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 22, 202320 min

Did Grzelyck improve Bruins' defense in Game 3? Debating using Swayman in Game 4

Ep 189, pt 3: How Foligno performed when asked to enter the lineup at the last minute. Signs that Ullmark and Swayman are both not 100%. Did Grzelyck's presence improve the Bruins' performance in Game 3? Will Jakub Lauko stay in for Game 4? 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 22, 202321 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 188: Did the Bruins beat themselves in Game 2 loss to Panthers?

Analyzing the key areas of concern in the Bruins' Game 2 loss to the Panthers. Who is to blame for the lack-luster performance of the 2nd line? Should the Bruins go to Jeremy Swayman in Game 3? Would Matt Grzelcyk help solve some of the Bruins' problems from Game 2? Will Bergeron make the trip to Florida? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-poli...

Apr 20, 20231 hr 3 minEp. 188

Should the Bruins split up the Bertuzzi-Krejci-Pastrnak line?

Ep 188, pt 1: Going through what went wrong for the Bruins in Game 2 vs the Panthers. Who is to blame for the lack-luster performance of the 2nd 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

Apr 20, 202322 min

Should Grzelcyk, Swayman enter lineup for Game 3?

Ep 188, pt 2: We question the health of both Bruins' goaltenders as we try to answer the question: should the Bruins go to Swayman in Game 3? Would Grzelcyk help solve some of the Bruins' problems from Game 2? 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 20, 202317 min

How much is illness/injury factoring into Bruins' Round 1 struggles?

Ep 188, pt 3: What concerns us about the illness that's been going through the Bruins' locker room. What changes should the Bruins be making on defense for Game 3? Will Bergeron be healthy enough to travel to Florida? 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 20, 202323 min

Ullmark gives Bruins key advantage in Game 1; Assessing how Bruins' top-6 did without Bergeron

Ep 187, pt 1: Takeaways from the Bruins' Game 1 win over the Panthers including areas of improvement for Boston. How goaltending matched up between Ullmark and Lyon. What the lines looked like without Bergeron even strength and 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 18, 202317 min

Why Montgomery wants Forbort in the lineup over Grzelcyk

Ep 187, pt 2: How much can Nick Foligno impact the series with the Panthers? How the Bruins responded to the Panthers' physicality. Why Montgomery wants Forbort in the lineup over Grzelcyk. 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 18, 202319 min

Zacha, Bertuzzi show their value in win without Bergeron

Ep 187, pt 3: We give the details we know about Bergeron's health and how close he was to playing in Game 1. Why Pavel Zacha could be the ideal replacement for Bergeron if he remains out and in the future when he retires. Seeing how Tyler Bertuzzi compliments the lineup, should the Bruins prioritize re-signing him the offseason over other players? 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...

Apr 18, 202323 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 187: No Bergeron, no problem in Bruins' Game 1 win over Panthers

Discussing the impact of not having Bergeron in the lineup, how the first line looked centered by Pavel Zacha, and how long Bergeron could be out for. How Forbort and Foligno looked in their first games back in over a month. How the Bruins won their Game 1 goalie matchup. How Bertuzzi fit in on a line with Krejci and Pastrnak and should the Bruins prioritize re-signing him in the offseason? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx To learn more abou...

Apr 18, 202359 minEp. 187
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