Ep 441, pt 2: Discussing a coaching candidate the Bruins seem to be passing up on. Plus, we talk about the NHL free agents the Bruins are most likely to be interested in and their current value. 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 17, 2025•36 min
Ep 441, pt 3: Discussing Jeremy Swayman's 2 starts for USA and Dans Locmelis's production for Latvia. Plus, what kind of player could Locmelis be as a pro? 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 17, 2025•27 min
Discussing new reports of Boston's wide-ranging coaching search and which candidates are on and off the Bruins' list of interviewees. Plus, has Mitch Marner's value or appeal dropped after having a rough playoff series against Florida? And, checking in on Jeremey Swayman and Dans Locmelis's performances at World Championships. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy p...
May 16, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 441
From Ep. 440: Answering listener questions about free agency, including Mitch Marner, Brock Boeser, Nik Ehlers, and potential leaders to target. 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 15, 2025•24 min
From Ep. 440: Answering listener questions about Fabian Lysell getting scratched in the AHL playoffs, the possibility of trading up in the draft, and the core pieces needed to build a Cup 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...
May 15, 2025•38 min
We answer listener questions about Rick Tocchet and the Bruins' coaching search, the end of the Providence Bruins' season, and potential free-agent targets for Boston. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 – Rick Tocchet and Bruins’ coaching search 23:50 – Takeaways from Providence Bruins playoffs 33:40 – Could B’s move up in the draft? 51:50 – What are the essential ingredients to build a Cup team? ...
May 13, 2025•1 hr 26 min
We are joined by prospect analyst Chris Peters of FloHockey for an in-depth discussion on this year's NHL Draft prospect pool and what options the Bruins have at pick No. 7. Plus, checking in on the development of Bruins' prospects like Dean Letourneau and Will Zellers. For more from Chris Peters (Content Manager, FloHockey), follow @chrismpeters on twitter Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Cou...
May 09, 2025•59 min•Ep. 439
Discussing where the Bruins will be picking in the upcoming NHL Draft and whether or not a good center option will be available for them in that range. Plus, reacting to comments Don Sweeney made about his approach to the draft and his progress in the Bruins' search for a new head coach. 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.co...
May 06, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 438
Ep 437, pt 1: Discussing a few coaching candidates that we haven't discussed before including a former Bruin that may be a good fit for the job. Plus, what's at stake for the Bruins in the Leafs-Panthers 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...
May 04, 2025•28 min
Ep 437, pt 2: Are fans being too hard on Don Sweeney for his free agent acquisitions? Could Marchand return to the Bruins next 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
May 04, 2025•26 min
Ep 437, pt 3: Answering mailbag questions regarding Mitch Marner and some younger Bruins' summer development plans. 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 04, 2025•31 min
Discussing the Bruins' coaching search options after the news the Mike Sullivan signed with the Rangers and Jon Cooper is safe with the Lightning. Plus, what's at stake for the Bruins in the Panthers-Leafs second-round series and we answer more viewer questions! Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Leafs v Panthers series 08:00 - More coaching search options for Bruins 17:00 - Mike Sullivan to the...
May 02, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 437
Ep 436, pt 2: We go through the best available centers in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft in a mock draft format. 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, 2025•59 min
Ep 436, pt 3: Debating what the Bruins schould do if they were drafting in the top-2 positions of the NHL Draft. Plus, how big of a gap is there between Matt Schaefer and Michael Misa as the best players in the draft? 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, 2025•27 min
Ep 436, pt 1: We talk about the series we've found most entertaining so far in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. 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, 2025•14 min
We hope you enjoy our mock draft episode! We run the "Tankathon" draft lottery simulation then select the top 9 picks of the first round including an in depth look at which players the Bruins could add. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Notable NHL playoff moments so far 12:00 - We start our mock draft with lottery simulation & picks 25:00 - Bruins options at pick No. 5 1:07:00 - Schaefer v...
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 36 min
Ep 435, pt 1: Is ownership underestimating the anger of Bruins fans? Would Edmonton trade for Swayman? Checking in on the Providence Bruins' 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
Apr 29, 2025•22 min
Ep 435, pt 2: Answering your mailbag questions including: Is it dangerous to have a 'lame duck' GM? And, why are young players not getting more of a chance 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...
Apr 29, 2025•16 min
Ep 435, pt 3: Discussing Zdeno Chara's role with the Bruins and what Mike Sullivan leaving Pittsburg could mean for the Bruins' coaching search. 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, 2025•14 min
Discussing the lingering anger of Bruins fans after management's press conference, the breaking news that Mike Sullivan is leaving Pittsburg and your mailbag questions! Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Is ownership underestimating the anger of Bruins fans? 05:00 - Would Edmonton trade for Swayman? 19:00 - Mailbag begins 24:00 - Young players not getting chances in Boston 33:00 - What will Zden...
Apr 28, 2025•50 min•Ep. 435
Ep 430, pt 3: Discussing the Bruins' press conference tone, Sweeney's thoughts on Swayman's usage next season and ownership's thoughts on the job Neely and Sweeney have done. 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, 2025•25 min
Ep 434, pt 2: We go through what Cam Neely said about a contract extension for Don Sweeney and what management said they're looking for in the Bruins' head coaching search. 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, 2025•36 min
Ep 434, pt 3: News about a new contract for Morgan Geekie, who requires off-season surgeries and what management said about prioritizing a winger. 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, 2025•30 min
Discussing what was said by Charlie Jacobs, Cam Neely and Don Sweeney at Wednesday's end-of-season press conference. We go through what Neely said about a contract extension for Sweeney, what Sweeney is looking for in his head coaching search and changes to the goalie rotation next season. And, news about a new contract for Morgan Geekie, who requires off-season surgeries and what management said about prioritizing a winger. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 |...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 434
Mailbag: Projecting Geekie's Contract AAV and Length 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, 2025•23 min
Mailbag: Where do Poitras, Minten and others fit into Bruins' logjam at center? Reacting to Charlie Jacobs comments about Jim Montgomery. 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, 2025•24 min
Mailbag: Is Swayman like Aaron Rodgers? Would the Leafs trade Nylander to Boston to sign Marner? How is Don Sweeney perceived elsewhere? 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, 2025•27 min
We answer your questions on: the Bruins' goaltending situation next season, Charlie Jacobs' putting blame on Jim Montgomery, a projection for Morgan Geekie's contract, the Bruins' logjam of centers, Don Sweeney's perception around the league and more. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Playoff thoughts 10:00 - Mailbag begins 13:00 - Geekie projected contract 28:00 - Korpisalo, DiPietro, Swayman ...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 433
Discussing the key takeaways from Bruins' breakup day including several injury updates and comments from Swayman and Bruins' leadership. Breaking down the Bruins' final draft lottery odds. Plus, we play the game "Swayman Quote or Fortune Cookie Note?" Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Are there early indications that Pastrnak will be the next captain? 05:12 - Injury updates 20:22 - Final draft ...
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 432
Discussing Charlie Jacobs' statement about the future of the franchise. What would a successful season look like for the Bruins next year? Does ownership have the appetite to go for a big fish in free agency? Plus, we go through the most important storylines to follow this offseason. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Updating draft odds after Bruins lose game 82 in overtime 07:00 - Charlie Jaco...
Apr 16, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 431