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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

Latest on Heinen Contract Situation; 7th-Player Award Predictions

Ep 227, pt 3: We go through the latest timeline on a contract for Danton Heinen who remains with the team. Our predictions for 7th-Player Award. 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

Oct 11, 202312 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 227: An Exclusive Interview with Matt Poitras before His NHL Debut

Bridgette and Scott speak with Matthew Poitras ahead of his NHL debut on Wednesday. Hear what he had to say about his journey to the pros, his mindset and his plans to get bigger. What's going on with Danton Heinen. Plus, our season predictions for 7th-Player Award and what would define a successful season for the Bruins in 2023-24. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com To learn more about listener data and our pri...

Oct 10, 202358 minEp. 227

Reacting to Mason Lohrei Being Sent to Providence

Bridgette and Scott react to the breaking news that Mason Lohrei missed the final cut to start the season in Boston. We go through the main reasons he was sent down. 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...

Oct 10, 202313 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 226: Bruins Season Predictions and Media Day Takeaways

We start with the breaking news that Mason Lohrei was assigned to Providence as the Bruins cut down to their opening night roster. Going over the key takeaways from media day including what Don Sweeney and others said about Matt Poitras and Johnny Beecher. Plus, we give our season predictions of NHL standings, conference champions and Stanley Cup hopefuls. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com | Watch on YouTube To...

Oct 10, 20231 hr 22 minEp. 226

Where Poitras, Beecher and Lohrei Stand after Final Preseason Game

Ep 225, pt 1: We give our final assessment of which Bruins' players have earned a spot in Boston to start the season after the final preseason game on Thursday. What Jim Montgomery and Cam Neely said about Mason Lohrei, Matt Poitras and Johnny Beecher and what it means for their chances of making the roster. Where Morgan Geekie is trending towards slotting in on opening night. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more a...

Oct 06, 202315 min

Predictions for How Much Matthew Poitras Will Impact Bruins This Season

Will Charlie Coyle start out as the Bruins' No. 1 center? Where will Matthew Poitras slot into the Bruins' lineup and will he stick with the Bruins past the first nine games of the 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...

Oct 06, 202317 min

Final Thoughts on Who Should Make and Miss the Cut for Bruins' Opening-Night Lineup

Ep 225, pt 3: Did Jesper Boqvist, Patrick Brown, Ian Mitchell and others do enough in preseason to start the season in Boston? What was the most effective fourth line combination in the preseason and will that translate to the Bruins' opening-night 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...

Oct 06, 202312 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 225: Which Players are a Lock to Make Bruins after Final Preseason Game

Discussing who should make the cut and who will be left behind after the Bruins' final preseason game. Which rookies are a lock to make the team. And, what to expect over the next week in between preseason and regular season action. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com | Watch on YouTube To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about you...

Oct 06, 202343 minEp. 225

The Skate Pod, Ep. 224: What Bruins' opening-night roster could look like

Have both Matt Poitras and Johnny Beecher done enough in preseason to make Boston's opening-night roster? Plus where they might fit in and who would end up missing the cut if both prospects made the team. We go over the latest cuts and who could be cut next when the roster is finalized after the Bruins' last preseason game. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com | Watch on YouTube To learn more about listener data a...

Oct 04, 20231 hr 12 minEp. 224

Is Poitras Ready to be Bruins' Second-Line Center?

Ep 224, pt 1: We give our latest roster projections after preseason Game 5. Has Matt Poitras once again elevated his position among the Bruins' centers? Pros and cons of putting Poitras on the Bruins' second line to start the 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...

Oct 04, 202334 min

Bruins' Preseason Transactions and Potential Final Cuts

Ep 224, pt 2: Recapping Johnny Beecher's impressive preseason. Who the last players are left on the Bruins' preseason roster, who has been sent down or waived, and when final cuts will be made. 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...

Oct 04, 202323 min

Has Lohrei Outperformed Veteran Bruins' Defensemen to Make Team?

Ep 224, pt 3: Can Mason Lohrei help the Bruins right now or could he benefit more from starting in Providence? Could Forbort, Grzelcyk or Shattenkirk have anything to worry about? 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...

Oct 04, 202315 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 223: Poitras, Beecher Make Cases to be Bottom Six Bruins

We go through the players that have made cases for themselves to be in the Bruins' NHL lineup to start the season. We grade Mason Lohrei and Fabian Lysell's readiness for the NHL. Plus, which Bruins we project to on the Bruins' third and fourth lines this year, and who we think will be cut. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com | Watch on YouTube To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: ht...

Oct 03, 20231 hr 23 minEp. 223

Matt Poitras is Ready to be Bruins' Third-Line Center

Ep 223, pt 1: Can we pencil Matt Poitras in as the Bruins' third-line center after preseason Game 4? Plus, where the other bottom-six center options fall into place based on their preseason performances. 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...

Oct 03, 202324 min

Will Lysell and Lohrei Start Season in Providence?

Ep 223, pt 2: What Fabian Lysell may need to work on before he's ready to play in Boston. Has Mason Lohrei done enough to be one of the Bruins' top-seven defensemen to start the 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...

Oct 03, 202325 min

What to do with Greer, Lauko, Beecher and Others

Ep 223, pt 3: Could AJ Greer or Jakub Lauko lose their jobs to newcomers? Would Johnny Beecher make sense on a fourth line with Milan Lucic? What to keep an eye on in the Bruins' final two preseason games. 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...

Oct 03, 202334 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 222: Did any Bruins make a positive impression in preseason Game 2?

Analyzing Bruins' preseason Game 2 including what Mason Lohrei did with his large workload. What to make of Wednesday mornings practice lines that included a top-six mix up. And looking ahead to key players to watch in preseason Game 3 on Friday. 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 ...

Sep 27, 202334 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 221: One-on-One with Bruins' Center Pavel Zacha

Bruins' center Pavel Zacha joins The Skate Pod to discuss his new top-six center role, what he's worked on in the offseason and his favorite things about living in Boston. 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 choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 26, 202329 min

Bussi, Poitras Stand out in Preseason Game 1

Ep 220, pt 1: Which prospects put up the best performances in Bruins' preseason game 1 and what it means for their place in the depth chart. What impressed us most about Brandon Bussi and Matt Poitras. 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...

Sep 25, 202320 min

Was Lysell's Performance in Preseason Game 1 Too Underwhelming?

Ep 220, pt 2: Ranking the performances of centers Geekie, Poitras, Beecher and Harrison in Sunday's preseason game. Was Fabian Lysell's performance in Sunday's game too underwhelming? 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...

Sep 25, 202322 min

Is Beecher on Track for Bottom-Six Center Role?

Ep 220, pt 3: Did Johnny Beecher's performance in Sunday's preseason game help his case to earn a bottom-six center role? Brian has a lot to say about the Bruins' centennial jerseys. 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...

Sep 25, 202317 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 220: The Best and Worst Performances of Bruins' Preseason Game 1

Brian, Bridgette and Scott analyze which prospects showed the most promise to push for an NHL roster spot in the Bruins' first preseason game. Looking into the good and bad of Fabian Lysell's performance in Sunday's game. Could Matt Poitras make the Boston Bruins' at 19 years old? Brandon Bussi's great performance stirs more ideas of a goalie trade. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com To learn more about listener...

Sep 25, 202359 minEp. 220

The Skate Pod, Ep. 219: Reaction to Marchand as Captain, Bruins' Camp, Centennial Jerseys

Bridgette and Scott discuss this week's developments from Bruins' training camp, the reveal of Boston's centennial jerseys and the announcement of Brad Marchand as the team's next captain. What to make of the line combinations Jim Montgomery ran on day one of training camp. And, could we see an extension for Jake DeBrusk before the season? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com To learn more about listener data and ...

Sep 22, 20231 hr 20 min

Bruins' Young Centers Take Center Stage at Training Camp

Ep 219, pt 1: Discussing what we saw from the Bruins' young centers after the first day of on-ice training camp. Fashion segment: why the Bruins' centennial jerseys are growing on us. 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...

Sep 22, 202320 min

What to Make of Lysell on Bruins' Top Line at Training Camp

Ep 219, pt 2: What Jim Montgomery says about his expectation for increased physicality this season. And, we analyze what Fabian Lysell's first day of on-ice training camp looked like. 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...

Sep 22, 202323 min

Has Marchand Matured Enough to be Bruins' Captain?

Ep 219, pt 3: We go through what happened of note with Bruins' defensemen and goalies on day one of on-ice training camp. Plus, we describe what kind of leader Brad Marchand has grown into. 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...

Sep 22, 202337 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 218: Snubs from Bruins' Historic 100

Brian, Bridgette and Scott go through the 100-player list of 'most legendary' Bruins, who was snubbed, and unexpected players that made the list. Plus, we give our top storylines to follow this preseason. And, will Mike Babcock make it to the end of the season with Columbus in light of recent accusations about his relationships with players? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com To learn more about listener data an...

Sep 14, 20231 hr 26 min

Seven Players who Should Have Made Bruins' Historic 100 List

Ep 218, pt 1: Scott explains his version of the Bruins' Historic 100 list, what the process was like picking it and which player attributes were considered. Brian, Bridgette and Scott give their thoughts on who was snubbed and what players may not have made the cut for 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...

Sep 14, 202332 min

Top Three Storylines to Follow During Bruins' Preseason

Ep 218, pt 2: Brian, Bridgette and Scott each give their top storyline to follow during Bruins' preseason, including what to look for from key Bruins' prospects. Plus, the difference between Jim Montgomery's task as head coach this season compared to last years' historic 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...

Sep 14, 202326 min

Will Mike Babcock Make it a Whole Season in Columbus?

Ep 218, pt 3: Some more thoughts on the Bruins' move to bring back Danton Heinen. And, will Mike Babcock make it to the end of the season with Columbus in light of recent accusations about his relationships with 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 https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 14, 202323 min
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