Ep 450, pt 3: Discussing the potential for the Bruins to draft winger Porter Martone rather than a center with their 7th-overall pick if he were to fall to 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
Jun 14, 2025•35 min
We discuss where David Pastrnak finished in MVP voting, break down UFA rumors that could effect the Bruins' off-season plans and get to your mailbag questions! Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Leave your questions in the comments and we will answer as many as we can! Jump to: 00:00 - NHL awards, where Pasta finished in MVP voting, Scott's ballot 15:00 - Could Bruins lose Mike DiPietro in free agency? 22:00 - U...
Jun 13, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 450
Ep 449, pt 1: Discussing the key takeaways from Marco Sturm's introductory press conference and how fans have received him so far. 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
Jun 12, 2025•23 min
Ep 449, pt 2: Discussing what Marco Sturm plans to do regarding Bruins' leadership, development of young players and offensive changes. 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
Jun 12, 2025•24 min
Ep 449, pt 3: Discussing what Don Sweeney said about potentially trading draft capital for a player to help the team right now. 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
Jun 12, 2025•39 min
Discussing Marco Sturm's introductory press conference, what he thinks about the current Bruins' roster and what changes he plans to make. Plus, what Sturm said about Bruins' leadership and how he will handle player development and culture. And, what Don Sweeney said about potentially trading Bruins' draft assets to make the team better right now. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Opening Shift...
Jun 11, 2025•1 hr 24 min
Ep 448, pt 1: Discussing news out of the NHL combine and new ordering of the top 10 pick projections. Is there a chance a center that was thought to be out of reach could fall to 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...
Jun 11, 2025•24 min
Ep 448, pt 2: Should the Bruins trade their seventh-overall pick for a player like Elias Petterson? What adding a No. 1 center now would mean for the Bruins core going forward. 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...
Jun 11, 2025•18 min
Discussing news out of the NHL combine including which players may be available at 7th overall. Should the Bruins trade for Elias Pettersson? Plus, what fans think so far about the Marco Sturm hiring. (Note: our recording dropped out at 46:24 which cut off part of our conversation about Marco Rossi and Isaac Howard as other target options for the Bruins.) Jump to: 00:00 - Opening shifts 09:00 - Draft rankings change after NHL combine 29:00 - Should the Bruins trade for Elias Pettersson? 46:00 - ...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Ep 447, pt 1: Discussing the Bruins addition of Marco Sturm and what it means for Joe Sacco and the Bruins' style of play 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
Jun 06, 2025•28 min
Ep 447, pt 2: Discussing which Bruins' players may benefit most from the coaching change and which young players will do well in Marco Sturm's system. 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
Jun 06, 2025•24 min
Ep 447, pt 3: Discussing Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, how Marchand impacted the game and what a strong playoffs means for the price of Sam Bennett's next contract. 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...
Jun 06, 2025•22 min
Discussing the Bruins' decision to hire Marco Sturm as their next head coach, his coaching background and which players may benefit most from the coaching change. Plus, what the hiring means for the Bruins' style of play, offseason targets and leadership group. And, has Sam Bennett played himself out of the Bruins' price range? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - What will Bruins' style of play l...
Jun 05, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 447
Ep 446, pt 1: Discussing how the timeline for the Bruins' offseason could effect their ability to extend their coaching search to new candidates. 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
Jun 03, 2025•27 min
Ep 446, pt 2: Discussing the Stanley Cup Final rematch between the Oilers and the Panthers and what is different about this year's matchup. 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
Jun 03, 2025•19 min
Ep 446, pt 3: Answering your mailbag questions about the futures of Fabian Lysell and Casey Mittelstadt 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
Jun 03, 2025•35 min
Discussing some potential reasons the Bruins coaching search has taken this long, including some candidates that are now available to interview for the open position. Plus, we get some news on where Joe Sacco stands and answer some mailbag questions! 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...
Jun 02, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 446
Ep 445, pt 1: Reacting to reports that the Bruins have made a head coaching decision. Plus, what will be key for the new head coach to establish right away? 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 30, 2025•28 min
Ep 445, pt 2: Discussing whether or not he should have the power to fill in the rest of the coaching staff and what will happen with Joe Sacco, Jay Leach and Chris Kelly. 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 30, 2025•16 min
Ep 445, pt 3: Discussing the Florida Panthers dominance in another deep playoff run and what their roster could look like in the seasons ahead. 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 30, 2025•25 min
Discussing the imminent hiring of the next Bruins head coach, what his first order of business would be and whether or not he should have the power to fill in the rest of the coaching staff. Plus, some thoughts on the Florida Panthers' dominance in the East. 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 ab...
May 29, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 445
Ep 444, pt 1: Discussing the performances of Bruins' players like Jeremy Swayman and Elias Lindholm in at Worlds that may be positive signs for 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 28, 2025•13 min
Ep 444, pt 2: Discussing the coaches who appear to be heading into the final interviews for the Bruins' head coaching position. 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 28, 2025•26 min
Ep 444, pt 3: We discuss comments and critiques of our "Bruins 'Mock Offseason" episodes. 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 28, 2025•42 min
Discussing how Jeremy Swayman and other Bruins did at Worlds, an update on the Bruins' coaching search timeline and some critiques of our GM episode series. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Swayman wins gold at Worlds 11:30 - Who will make the final cut for Bruins' coaching search? 34:00 - Reacting to critiques and questions about our GM episode 50:00 - Is adding Mitch Marner worth giving up d...
May 27, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 447
In Part 2 of our two-part "Bruins Mock Offseason" series, we debate which players to add in free agency to put together a playoff-caliber roster. We go through what it would take to get Mitch Marner and how a roster would balance out if he was or wasn't the Bruins' big target. Plus, what the Bruins could do to add a top-four defenseman. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Don Sweeney contract ext...
May 22, 2025•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 443
Ep 442, pt 1: Estimating Bruins RFA Prices (Mock Offseason Pt 1) 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 21, 2025•47 min
Ep 442, pt 2: Should Bruins Have Extended Sweeney? 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 21, 2025•27 min
In Part 1 of our 2-part "Bruins Mock Offseason" series, we play GM and pick the next head coach of the Boston Bruins as well as decide on contracts for each of the Bruins RFAs and which RFAs we won't be extending an offer to. Plus, we talk about the news of Don Sweeney's contract extension that broke during the recoding. (In Part 2, we will fill in the roster with UFAs and trades and make the Bruins' 7th-overall draft pick.) Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | ...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 442
Ep 441, pt 1: Discussing the Panthers-Leafs series and what Bruins fans think of Brad Marchand's chance to win a cup this year. 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•26 min