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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

The Skate Pod, Ep. 237: Lohrei Impresses in NHL Debut

Assessing how the three defensive call-ups including Mason Lohrei played in the absence of McAvoy, Grzelcyk and Forbort. Who's up and who's down after the Bruins shootout win against Toronto. 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 your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoice...

Nov 03, 202353 minEp. 237

How Lohrei, DeBrusk, Heinen Performed against Toronto

How Mason Lohrei, Jake DeBrusk, Danton Heinen and others factored into the Bruins' shootout win over Toronto. What happened to Tyler Bertuzzi? 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 03, 202314 min

Can Bruins' Defense Withstand Absence of Three Key Missing Players?

We discuss the uphill battle the Bruins' defense is facing with injuries to Forbort and Grzelcyk as well as McAvoy's time out for suspension. How Mason Lohrei can factor into the Bruins' success without those key 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...

Nov 03, 202318 min

Pastrnak, DeBrusk Contribute to Bruins' Win vs Toronto

Where Pastrnak, Poitras, DeBrusk and McAvoy factor into out segment of "Who's Up, Who's Down," in the Bruins' win over Toronto. 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 03, 202321 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 236: Poitras Stays in Boston; McAvoy Gets Suspended

Discussing what makes the Bruins' decision to keep Poitras in Boston so important. Why a 4-game suspension for Charlie McAvoy makes sense. Updates on Danton Heinen, the Matt Grzelcyk injury and what it means for Mason Lohrei. 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 your ad ch...

Nov 01, 20231 hr 3 minEp. 236

How Bruins Keeping Poitras Enhances Their Cup Hopes

Ep 236, pt 1: Our first shifts relating to the Bruins' new issues on defense, how they've played through the first month of the season and what keeping Matt Poitras means for Boston's depth and playoff hopes. 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 01, 202317 min

Can Zacha Contribute More as a Center or a Winger?

Ep 236, pt 2: Discussing different top-six line combinations and the pros and cons of moving Pavel Zacha back to the wing. 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 01, 202318 min

What Grzelcyk Injury and McAvoy Suspension Means for Bruins Defense

Ep 236, pt 3: Why McAvoy deserved a four game suspension. The latest timeline on Matt Grzelcyk's upper-body injury. What Mason Lohrei can do with an opportunity in Boston for the first 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...

Nov 01, 202316 min

What Bruins Have Proven in First Month of Season

Ep 236, pt 4: What has made the Bruins so successful in the first month of the season and what they can build on going forward. Plus, assessing Danton Heinen's first game and what role he could 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...

Nov 01, 202313 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 235: Pastrnak's Hot Start Lifts Bruins to 7th Win

Discussing Pastrnak's hot start and where supplemental scoring needs to start coming from. Where Matt Poitras stands as he enters the final game of his 'tryout' period. The biggest tricks and treats of the Bruins' season so far. 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 your ad...

Oct 30, 20231 hr 13 minEp. 235

Are the Bruins Too Reliant on Pastrnak for Offense?

Are the Bruins too reliant on Pastrnak for offense? Will Jake DeBrusk get going soon? Does Matt Poitras drive the second 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

Oct 30, 202320 min

Where Poitras Stands with One Game Left in His 'Tryout'

Is there any reason at all that Matt Poitras wouldn't last past his nine-day 'tryout' period? 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 30, 202320 min

Tricks and Treats of This Bruins' Season so Far

Can the Bruins remain the top team in the division by the end of the season? Assessing the Bruins' goaltending, PK, Lindholm, Heinen and more in our Halloween 'trick or treat' segment. 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 30, 202333 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 234: Bruins blow lead vs. Ducks, finally lose their first game

Breaking down the Bruins' first loss of the season, in which they blew a late lead against the Ducks. Looking at Boston's 5-on-5 offense and power play, as well as the play Hampus Lindholm and our ups and and downs of the week. 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 your ad ...

Oct 27, 202325 min

Does Bruins' historic start to 2023 season mean anything?

Ep 233, pt 2: Our thoughts on the Bruins' record-tying six-game win streak and the narratives surrounding 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

Oct 25, 202327 min

Latest on Lucic and Lauko Injuries and What It Means for Heinen

Ep 233, pt 3: We give our thoughts on the 'NHL RedZone' style show that ESPN ran last night, our expectations for Pavel Zacha and thoughts on how Bruins' injuries could spark them to sign Danton Heinen. 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 25, 202319 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 233: Poitras Scores Again in Bruins' Sixth-Straight Win

Analyzing the Bruins' win in Chicago. Could Matt Poitras win the Calder Trophy? What the historic six-game win streak means for the Bruins. Plus, our thoughts on ESPN's 'NHL Redzone' style show from last night. 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 your ad choices. Visit ht...

Oct 25, 20231 hr 4 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 232: Poitras Solidifies Spot with Two-Goal Game

Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss the Bruins' wins against the LA Kings and Anaheim Ducks. What contributions Matt Poitras has made on the Bruins' road trip. Will Jake DeBrusk's off-the-ice mistake affect his contract negotiations? And, the latest on the injuries to Milan Lucic and Derek Forbort. 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 vi...

Oct 23, 202358 minEp. 232

The Skate Pod, Ep. 231: Bruins Stay Undefeated in San Jose

Our first installment of "Who's Up, Who's Down?" of the season, featuring the two players we think have outperformed expectations through the first three games of the season and one who has not. Plus, our thoughts on the combination of Machand-Poitras-Geekie and whether or not Geekie is fit for a top-six role in Boston. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com | Watch on YouTube To learn more about listener data and o...

Oct 20, 20231 hrEp. 231

The Skate Pod, Ep. 230: Mailbag Answers on Heinen, Poitras, Lohrei, Grzelcyk and More

We get to recent listener questions about what the future holds for Matt Poitras and Mason Lohrei this season. Plus, if the Bruins should use their resources this offseason to sign a center, winger or defenseman. And a quick fashion segment regarding this year's Duck's uniforms. 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.au...

Oct 18, 20231 hr 17 minEp. 230

Analyzing Some Major Changes in Bruins' Practice Lines

Ep 230, pt 1: What this week's practice lines mean for Matt Poitras, Charlie Coyle and Jake DeBrusk. Plus, with Heinen still practicing with the Bruins, we go over what Don Sweeney could be waiting for before signing him. 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 18, 202325 min

Should Poitras Play with Pastrnak & Should Lohrei Play with Carlo?

Ep 230, pt 2: Would Matt Poitras and David Pastrnak work well together on the Bruins' top line? What the Bruins D group would look like if you inserted Mason Lohrei alongside Brandon Carlo. 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 18, 202333 min

Could Toronto Be Too Much for Bruins to Handle in Playoffs?

Ep 230, pt 3: Answering the listener question: do the Bruins have a chance at beating Toronto in the playoffs? What players in Providence are closest to ready for the NHL? Plus, a fashion segment on the new Ducks 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...

Oct 18, 202319 min

Is it Too Soon to Switch Coyle and Poitras?

Ep 229, pt 1: Our first shifts include thoughts on James van Riemsdyk, the strength of Bruins' special teams and whether Matt Poitras is more suited to play on the second line than Charlie Coyle. 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 17, 202324 min

What We Learned in Bruins' Large Sample of Special Teams

Ep 229, pt 2: Assessing the Bruins power play and penalty kill after a large sample of special teams play in Game 2. What netfront options work best on the Bruins' 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...

Oct 17, 202313 min

Which Bruins Are Due for a Good Road Trip?

Ep 229, pt 3: Brian brings up one player he's like to see more from the rest of the season. Which players we think are ready to put up points as the Bruins head on a four-game road trip against weaker opponents. Plus, Scott's contribution to the Bruins' Centennial Team selection committee. 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 17, 202326 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 229: Game 2 Win Highlights Bruins' Special Teams

What we learned about this year's Bruins' power-play units and penalty kill in the first two games of the season? Is it time to swap Matt Poitras and Charlie Coyle? Plus, thoughts on who we'd like to see get more involved in the offense and whose offense is ready to break out on the Bruins' upcoming road trip. 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...

Oct 16, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 229

The Skate Pod, Ep. 228: Bruins Win in Centennial-Season Opener

Analyzing Matt Poitras and Johnny Beecher in their first games. How optimistic should we be about the Bruins' bottom-six forwards this season? Thoughts on special teams, Lucic's return and who got snubbed on the Bruins' powerplay. 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 your ...

Oct 12, 20231 hr 6 minEp. 228

Guest Poitras on His Journey to NHL, Mindset and Goals

Ep 227, pt 1: Hear what he had to say about his journey to the pros, his mindset and his plans to get bigger. Plus, how he feels about his NHL debut and being in Boston. 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, 202323 min

What Would Constitute a Successful 2023-24 Season for the Bruins

Ep 227, pt 2: How far would the Bruins have to go for their season to be considered a success? Plus, other signs that the future of the Bruins is on the right trajectory. 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, 202322 min
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