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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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The Skate Pod, Ep. 375: Bruins Impress In Centennial Game

Discussing the Bruins Centennial Game festivities, win over Montreal and comments by Gary Bettman during the game. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 0:00 - Opening shifts 05:00 - Gary Bettman comments on Olympics policy and salary cap 13:00 - Bruins score 6 on Montreal 20:00 - Bruins leaders taking over in win over Canadians 35:00 - Is Swayman too aggressive? 40:00 - Hampus Lindholm injury update 47:00...

Dec 02, 20241 hr 15 minEp. 375

What Would Bruins Have To Give Up For Kreider?

Ep 374, pt 1: What Bruins' assests would need to go to the Rangers to aquire Chris Kreider? Plus, thoughts on the Bruins loss to Vancouver. 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 28, 202433 min

Mailbag Pt. 1: How Does Sacco Handle Player Development?

Ep 374, pt 2: Mailbag Pt. 1 - How does Joe Sacco handle player development and call ups? Could the Bruins bring back Taylor Hall for cheap? How is Matt Poitras doing in Providence? 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 28, 202426 min

Mailbag Pt. 2: Where Do Bruins Stand At Thanksgiving Playoff Mark?

Ep 374, pt 3: Mailbag Pt. 2 - Are the Bruins a playoff team at the Thanksgiving mark? Should the Bruins stand pat or sell if they're not a playoff 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...

Nov 28, 202429 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 374: Could Adding Kreider Help Bruins' Playoff Outlook? (Mailbag)

Discussing the Bruins loss to Vancouver, potentially adding Chris Kreider from the Rangers and taking your mailbag questions! Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com 00:00 - Loss to Vancouver 05:30 - Kreider trade debate 31:00 - Mailbag 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/adchoice...

Nov 27, 20241 hr 25 minEp. 374

Were Montgomery & Sweeney At Odds About Roster Construction & Style Of Play?

Ep 373, pt 1: Discussing Jim Montgomery's new job. Did Don Sweeney build a roster that fit Montgomery's system? What aspects of the Bruins' play have showed improvements under Joe Sacco. 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 26, 202421 min

What Happens To Bruins If Pastrnak Never Gets Going?

Ep 373, pt 2: Discussing what problems Pastrnak might be having and where the Bruins will end up if he can't get back to his normal performance level. And, can the Bruins find a way to keep some small, positive trends going? 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 26, 202427 min

Could Bruins Offense Get Boost From Poitras, Lysell or Merkulov?

Ep 373, pt 3: Discussing the Bruins sending Georgii Merkulov back to Providence and whether or not Matt Poitras or Fabian Lysell should be called up. 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 26, 202416 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 373: Bruins Edge Out Another Win vs Detroit

Can the Bruins string together three wins? Montgomery lands in St. Louis. What's going on with David Pastrnak? And, thoughts on Merkulov, Lysell and Poitras. 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 25, 20241 hr 4 minEp. 373

Could Korpisalo Pass Swayman For No. 1 Goalie Job?

Ep 372, pt 1: Bruins show improvements in first game under Joe Sacco. Kastelic and Korpisalo are proving to be more than just throw-ins in the Ullmark deal. Does Swayman have to worry about losing the No. 1 goalie job? 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 23, 202430 min

Did Bruins Get Energy Boost After Coaching Change?

Ep 372, pt 2: Discussing the changes in Bruins' special-teams systems and energy in their first game following Jim Montgomery being released. Plus, discussing Elias Lindholm's power-play goal and where he fits best. 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 23, 202423 min

Key Takeaways From Sweeney's Press Conference

Ep 372, pt 3: Discussing Don Sweeney's comments about Montgomery's contract extension talks, certain players and what will happen next if the team doesn't get things heading in the right direction. 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 23, 202429 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 372: Bruins Get First Win Of Sacco Era

Discussing the Bruins win over Utah, the energy of the team and what changes were made by Joe Sacco to the special teams game plan. Could Joonas Korpisalo steal the net from Swayman? And, wrapping up our thoughts on comments Don Sweeney and Sacco made during their press conference following the firing of Jim Montgomery. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Bruins beat Utah after Montgomery firing ...

Nov 22, 20241 hr 19 minEp. 372

Will Bruins' Coaching Change Spark Turn Around?

Ep 371, pt 1: How deep do the Bruins issues go and will a coaching change actually help fix the problem? Plus, discussing what we know about Bruins' new interim Head Coach Joe Sacco. 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, 202421 min

What Happened With Montgomery's Contract Extension Talks?

Ep 371, pt 2: Discussing the timeline and what went wrong with the contract extension talks happening with Jim Montgomery. Plus, how much blame goes on the Bruins' leaders for the firing of their 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 21, 202421 min

Would Sweeney Rebuild Bruins If Need Be?

Ep 371, pt 3: What's next for the Bruins after the coaching change? Will Boston bring in a different coach next year and potentially blow things up at the trade deadline if things don't turn around. 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, 202430 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 371: Reacting To Montgomery Firing

We react to the Bruins firing Jim Montgomery, Joe Sacco taking over and whether or not it will be enough to spark the team. 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 20, 20241 hr 9 minEp. 371

The Skate Pod, Ep. 370: Bruins Get Blown Out By Blue Jackets

Discussing the Bruins loss to Columbus and postgame comments from players and Montgomery about what went wrong. Are there lingering hard feelings from the Swayman contract negotiation? What are Sweeney's options to spark his team? 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 h...

Nov 19, 202457 minEp. 370

The Skate Pod, Ep. 369: Swayman Gives Up 7 Goals In Loss To Dallas

Discussing the Bruins' 7-2 loss to Dallas, terrible officiating and Swayman's role in the loss. The latest update on Hampus Lindholm's injury. Is it time to bring back Matt Poitras already? 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...

Nov 15, 202453 minEp. 369

Is Win vs Blues Confidence Boost Bruins Needed?

Ep 368, pt 1: Discussing the vibe in the Bruins' locker room after their win in St. Louis with Tom Carroll. 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 14, 202426 min

Can Bruins' Leaders Drive Strong Finish To November?

Ep 368, pt 2: Can contributions by Bruins' leaders in St. Louis spark a strong finish to the Bruins' November schedule? Plus, what still needs to change for Bruins to not have league-worst power play numbers. 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 14, 202424 min

Are Bruins Making Wrong Move Sending Poitras To Providence?

Ep 368, pt 3: Discussing the pros and cons of Poitras being sent to Providence. 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 14, 202428 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 368: Pastrnak, McAvoy Help Bruins To Comeback Win In St. Louis

We are joined by WEEI content creator Tom Carroll to discuss the Bruins comeback win in St. Louis, what positives they can take out of it and what things still need to happen for Jim Montgomery to keep his job. We give our thoughts on Matt Poitras being sent to Providence. Plus, what we know about the injury to Hampus Lindholm. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy ...

Nov 13, 20241 hr 15 minEp. 368

Is Conditioning To Blame For Bruins Third Period Issues?

Discussing the Bruins' loss to Ottawa, Montgomery's postgame comments and what has been causing the Bruins' third period issues. 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 12, 202422 min

Is Pastrnak's Slow Start Related To Offseason Injury?

Ep 367, pt 2: Discussing a Czech writers report of an injury David Pastrnak suffered in the offseason. How much of the Bruins' regular season issues stem from a disastrous training camp? 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 12, 202424 min

Can Bruins Take Advantage Of Easier Upcoming Schedule?

Ep 367, pt 3: Discussing some ways the Bruins could generate more offense and what the Bruins' upcoming schedule could mean for their confidence. 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 12, 202415 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 367: Bruins' Bad Third Periods Continue In Loss To Ottawa

Discussing a tense press conference with Jim Montgomery following the Bruins' loss to Ottawa, the reason's Boston is a bad third period team and if conditioning is to blame. Is David Pastrnak's slow start related to an offseason injury? Plus, why there is still reason to be optimistic that better days are ahead for the Bruins. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy p...

Nov 11, 202459 minEp. 367

The Skate Pod, Ep. 366: Bruins Beat Calgary + We Answer Your Mailbag Questions

Discussing the Bruins' win over the Flames and taking mailbag questions about Poitras, Zacha, Zadorov, the Bruins' power play and more. 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...

Nov 08, 20241 hr 19 minEp. 366

Bruins' Special Teams Numbers Continue To Decline

Ep 365, pt 1: Analyzing the Bruins power play and penalty kill numbers and why they have been trending in the wrong direction from past seasons. 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 07, 202425 min

What Will Addition Of Johnson Mean For Geekie & Others?

Ep 365, pt 2: Discussing the Bruins addition of Tyler Johnson and how it affects the lineup and 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

Nov 07, 202417 min
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