Ep 469, pt 2: In a mini mailbag, we answer some questions about Fraser Minten, Matt Poitras and other prospects as well as analyze a listener trade idea that targets an established right defenseman. 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...
Aug 13, 2025•31 min
We discuss three Bruins who have the most to lose if they have a bad training camp and preseason. Plus, we answer a few listener questions about Fraser Minten, Matt Poitras and a trade proposal that targets a right defenseman. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Intro 13:00 - Hampus Lindholm skating at full pace 19:30 - Which young players have the most to lose this preseason? 37:00 - What does B...
Aug 12, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 469
Ep 468, pt 1: Reacting to the release of the Bruins' away uniform look. 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
Aug 08, 2025•24 min
Ep 468, pt 2: We go deeper into the potential of Dans Locmelis and some signs that he could be ready to jump up the Bruins' depth chart. Plus, looking ahead to what Matt Poitras and Fraser Minten could do 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...
Aug 08, 2025•22 min
Ep 468, pt 3: We go through the names of some Bruins prospects and younger players including -- Lysell, Poitras and more -- and give our early predictions on which players have the best chance to start in Boston 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...
Aug 08, 2025•22 min
On this Three-fer Thursday we make three predictions about Bruins prospects that could take on a bigger role next season. Plus, we talk about the Bruins' latest uniform photo drop and some local prospects to keep an eye on besides James Hagens. 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 ch...
Aug 07, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 468
We are joined by Bruins prospect Will Zellers who talks about his past experience, future at North Dakota and life off the ice. Plus, Will goes through some of his strengths, his time at Bruins development camp 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://pod...
Aug 05, 2025•32 min•Ep. 467
Ep 466, pt 1: Could the Bruins having no captain next season be an issue? 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
Aug 01, 2025•26 min
Ep 466, pt 2: Hagens indicates he is heading back to BC. McAvoy talks 2026 Olympics. Who will be PP QB under Sturm? 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
Aug 01, 2025•40 min
Ep 466, pt 3: We look back at our favorite individual Bruins' game that we have seen live. 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
Aug 01, 2025•37 min
We record in person for a special "Throwback Thursday" episode. We cover: 00:00 - Opening shifts: No captains, Hagens back to BC, throwback thursday 10:00 - Could having no captain be an issue? 25:00 - Hagens indicates he is heading back to BC 43:00 - McAvoy talks 2026 Olympics 48:00 - Marco Sturm system & special teams: Who will be PP QB under Sturm? 60 - "Throwback Thursday:" our favorite Bruins games To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc....
Jul 31, 2025•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 466
Ep 465, pt 1: Guest Ryan Lambert joins the podcast and gives his thoughts on the Bruins' off-season moves, cap situation and what ways they should be trying to target impact players to add 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...
Jul 30, 2025•28 min
Ep 465, pt 2: Guest Ryan Lambert gives his thoughts on James Hagens and Dean Letourneau's freshman season at BC and how far away each is from playing in the NHL. 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
Jul 30, 2025•28 min
Ep 465, pt 3: Guest Ryan Lambert gives his thoughts on Maine goalie Albin Boija, his potential and whether or not the Bruins have a real chance to sign him after college. 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...
Jul 30, 2025•19 min
We talk to Ryan Lambert of Elite Prospects to get his perspective on prospects in the Bruins' system, including their seventh-overall draft pick James Hagens. Plus, Lambert gives his opinion on the Bruins' offseason acquisitions, trajectory and if they should embrace a tank in the 2025-26 season. 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.aud...
Jul 29, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 465
Ep 464, pt 1: What NHL rules do you want to see changed? 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
Jul 25, 2025•36 min
Ep 464, pt 2: In our Three-fer Thursday, we discuss the importance of a bounce back by Swayman, McAvoy and Hampus Lindholm. 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
Jul 25, 2025•20 min
Ep 464, pt 3: We do a draft of our favorite hockey movies. 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
Jul 25, 2025•22 min
We do our first "Three-fer Thursday" involving what the three biggest keys are for the Bruins to establish the right trajectory for years to come. We go through some NHL rule changes we'd like to see. And, we do a draft of our favorite hockey movies. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Opening shifts 13:00 - What NHL rule do you want to see changed? 33:33 - Three-fer Thursday: three most importan...
Jul 24, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 464
Ep 463, pt 1: Is Pastrnak a top-10 player in Bruins' history already? Could getting the "C" spur him to having a career 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
Jul 23, 2025•34 min
Ep 463, pt 2: Reacting to trade ideas submitted by listeners involving Rossi, McTavish & McDavid. 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
Jul 23, 2025•26 min
Ep 463, pt 3: Should Poitras get more time with Pastrnak? Is the Bruins' goalie pipeline too thin? 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
Jul 23, 2025•19 min
In this mailbag episode we answer more trade idea questions, including many proposals that involved trading Casey Mittelstadt. Plus, should Matt Poitras get more time with David Pastrnak? And, is the Bruins' goalie pipeline too thin? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Opening shifts 9:30 - All-time Bruins' starting lineup & where Pastrnak ranks 23:00 - Mailbag starts 30:00 - Marco Rossi trad...
Jul 22, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 463
We predict 10 superlatives for the Bruins next season including who will have a career year, who will step up as a leader and who has the most to prove. Plus, we go though some key dates on the Bruins' schedule after it was released yesterday. 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 cho...
Jul 17, 2025•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 462
Ep 461, pt 1: Discussing different potential outcomes for the Bruins next season and what the ultimate end goals should be for it to be considered a successful 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...
Jul 16, 2025•22 min
Ep 462, pt 2: Brian draws some similarities between next year's Bruins' team and the 2007-08 Bruins' team that ramped up to a Stanley Cup in 2011. 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
Jul 16, 2025•34 min
Ep 463, pt 3: (Mailbag): Looking at the Bruins' defensive depth. Does any team have the formula to beat the Panthers? 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
Jul 16, 2025•33 min
Discussing some lingering thoughts on the Bruins' trajectory and what their ultimate goal should be for next season. Plus, could James Hagens start this season with the Bruins? And, taking a look at the Bruins' depth chart on defense. 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. Vis...
Jul 15, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 461
Ep 460, pt 1: Will the Bruins avoid a rebuild by definition? Could the Bruins have matched the offer in the Isaac Howard trade? Four Bruins prospects head to World Junior Summer Showcase. 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...
Jul 11, 2025•23 min
Ep 460, pt 2: We answer some mailbag questions involving listeners' ideas for trade packages that could make the Bruins better before the 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
Jul 11, 2025•41 min