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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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What's better for Lohrei's development: Boston or Providence?

Ep. 245, Part 3: With Matt Grzelcyk set to return in the next couple days, the Bruins will have to decide if Mason Lohrei stays in Boston or gets sent back to Providence. What's best for him? And what's best for the Bruins? 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 21, 202320 min

Zacha, Coyle are producing like top-two centers

Ep. 245, Part 2: Pavel Zacha and Charlie Coyle are producing like top-two centers. Will the Bruins be good enough down the middle? Or are they still going to need outside help at center. 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 21, 202327 min

Do the Bruins have a third-period problem?

Ep. 245, Part 1: After blowing a pair of third-period leads against the Lightning, we wonder why the Bruins have struggled more in the third period than the first and second. 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 21, 202319 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 245: Bruins collapse vs. Lightning; Decision looming on Mason Lohrei

The Bruins blew a pair of third-period leads against the Lightning and lost in overtime. Do they have a third-period problem? Analyzing Charlie McAvoy's Norris-caliber play. What should Boston do with Mason Lohrei as decision time looms? Are the B's going to need a significant forward upgrade at some point? 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: ht...

Nov 21, 20231 hr 23 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 244: Bruins Beat Habs & Fallout from Lucic Arrest

The latest on the Milan Lucic arrest, indefinite leave of absence, and how it affects the Bruins' fourth line this season. Brian proposes a trade idea that might help bolster the Bruins' toughness. Analyzing the offensive performances of McAVoy, Frederic and DeBrusk vs Montreal. 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/priva...

Nov 20, 20231 hr 13 minEp. 244

Poitras Slow Down, Frederic's Offensive Potential, Lucic Arrest

Ep 244, pt 1: Covering the Bruins' win over the Canadians including a great offensive showing by Trent Frederic. Are the Poitras and DeBrusk offensive slowdowns correlated? 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 20, 202322 min

Lucic Arrest, Indefinite Leave of Absence & Its Effects on Bruins' Roster

Ep 244, pt 2: Will the Bruins release Milan Lucic after his arrest? What Lucic's indefinite leave of absence means for other Bruins' fourth liners. Is there now concern that the Bruins aren't tough enough for a deep playoff run? 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 20, 202319 min

Do Bruins Have Enough Toughness to Win a Cup?

Ep 244, pt 3: Will the Bruins require a trade to add toughness at the trade deadline? Is this McAvoy's best season offensively? A home jersey fashion 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

Nov 20, 202335 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 243 (Mailbag): Will Lohrei Stay When Grzelcyk Returns?

Answering your mailbag questions about Mason Lohrei, potential upcoming roster moves and how much of the Bruins' success comes back to their goaltending. Plus, answering some overarching questions about the Bruins' cap situation and leadership group. 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 yo...

Nov 17, 20231 hr 13 minEp. 243

Would Bruins Consider Rotating Seven Defensmen to Keep Lohrei in Boston?

Ep 243, pt 1: What's most likely to happen to Mason Lohrei when Matt Grzelcyk returns. Should the Bruins be managing their rookies' workloads more? 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 17, 202323 min

Which Bruins Have Been Pleasant Surprises This Season

Ep 243, pt 2: Should Brad Marchand be playing with Matt Poitras and Jake DeBrusk by now? What the Bruins would have to do to add a top-six winger at the trade deadline. Which Bruins have been pleasant surprises this 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...

Nov 17, 202322 min

Does Bruins' Success All Come Back to Goaltending?

Ep 243, pt 3: Do the Bruins have enough leaders to win a Stanley Cup? The difference in Jim Montgomery's coaching approach this season. Is the Bruins' goaltending the reason they have the best record in the league? 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 17, 202325 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 242: Bruins' Offense Ignites in Win vs Sabres

Brian, Bridgette and Scott open their 200th episode together discussing the Bruins' win over the Sabres. More on the Lindholm and DeBrusk goal production debate. What makes the Bruins' last 97 games since Montgomery took over so impressive. 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 choi...

Nov 15, 202354 minEp. 242

Bruins Take Another Step Forward, Sabres Take Another Step Back

Ep 242, pt 1: Analyzing the Bruins' win over the Sabres. Why the Buffalo Sabres are a cautionary tale about what a rebuild can do to a fan base. 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 15, 202324 min

What DeBrusk Does Well Besides Goal Scoring

Ep 242, pt 2: We revisit the conversation about Jake DeBrusk and Hampus Lindholm's lower production this season, including the results of our twitter poll on the subject. 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 15, 202317 min

Montgomery's Impressive Record in Boston

Ep 242, pt 3: We discuss what the future looks like for the Bruins under head coach Jim Montgomery who has brought historic numbers through his 97 games as head coach. 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 15, 202314 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 241: Has Bruins’ rivalry renewed with Montreal?

Discussing a Bruins-Habs game that looked more like old times. Is it fair to say DeBrusk and Lindholm have had "unacceptable" starts to the season? Thoughts on the differences between Ullmark and Swayman. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | 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 13, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 241

What Makes Swayman So Likeable

Ep 241, pt 1: Are we finally seeing the Bruins-Canadians rivalry ramp back up? How Jeremy Swayman's play and personality have made him a fan favorite. 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 13, 202324 min

Has DeBrusk Had an 'Unacceptable' Start?

Ep 241, pt 2: Analyzing comments made about Jake DeBrusk around Boston sports media and whether or not they are fair. 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 13, 202316 min

Has Lindholm Met Expectations?

Ep 241, pt 3: What difference's between his role this year and last year have kept Hampus Lindholm's offensive numbers 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

Nov 13, 202325 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 240: Coyle Hat Trick Boosts Bruins over Islanders

Going through the Bruins' best offensive performance of the season vs the Islanders, the strong showings by Charlie Coyle and James van Reimsdyk and the latest Bruins' injury news. 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 choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 10, 202350 minEp. 240

The Skate Pod, Ep. 239: Beecher, Lohrei Score First NHL Goals in Win vs Dallas

Assessing the highs and lows of Mason Lohrei's first three NHL games. What the Bruins' fourth line has been able to bring to the team. Answering your Draisaitl trade talk questions. 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 choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 08, 20231 hr 19 minEp. 239

The Highs and Lows of Lohrei's First Three Games

Ep 239, pt 1: We analyze the strengths of the Bruins' bottom six. Plus, what talents Lohrei has shown in his first three games and what he still has to work on to maintain his spot 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...

Nov 08, 202318 min

How Bruins Compare to Top Teams; Answering Draisaitl Trade Questions

Ep 239, pt 3: What we know about the Bruins after getting wins against both weaker and tougher opponents. Plus, we go through some of the questions about the hypothetical Bruins' trade package to get Draisaitl, why each team should be wary of it and what other packages would make more sense. 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 08, 202330 min

What Lohrei Has to Do to Stay in Boston; Where Poitras Fits Best

Ep 239, pt 2: Where Lohrei, Mitchell and Wotherspoon stand after three games with Boston. Assessing Poitras' time on the third line and if that's the best usage of his skillset. 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 08, 202331 min

Stars-Bruins Preview | 'Spits & Suds'

From 'Spits & Suds Podcast' ( subscribe here ): It's a Stars-Bruins Preview or as we like to call them, Spits and Suds One Timer's as we welcome Scott McLaughlin of Audacy's 'The Skate Podcast'. Two of the top teams in the NHL go at it Monday night and we get you ready with a full preview. 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 06, 202329 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 238: Reasons for Bruins' First Loss in Detroit

What players had tough games in Detroit. Which Bruins' defenseman should have a chance to stick around in Grzelcyk's absence. Do you agree or disagree with this proposed trade package for Leon Draisaitl? 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 choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com...

Nov 06, 20231 hr 18 minEp. 238

Bruins' Defense Cracks in Loss to Detroit

Ep 238, pt 1: Is there reason to be concerned about the Bruins' replacements on defense? Accessing Lohrei, Wotherspoon and Mitchell against Detroit. 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 06, 202327 min

Assessing Poitras, the Power Play and Officiating in Bruins' Loss to Detroit

Ep 238, pt 2: Going through which forwards had good games against Detroit. Key differences between the Bruins' power play with Bergeron vs with Zacha. How officiating affected the Bruins-Detroit 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...

Nov 06, 202319 min

Thoughts on a Trade Proposal That Would Bring Draisaitl to Boston

Ep 238, pt 3: Would the Bruins consider moving away from a goalie rotation and trade a goalie mid-season? Do you agree or disagree with this proposed trade package for Leon Draisaitl? 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 06, 202332 min
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