Ep 479, pt 3: We discuss what we've seen from Hampus Lindholm in his first 2 practices, plus thoughts on who may pair best with this season. New roles for Chara, McQuaid, Ben Smith. 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...
Sep 20, 2025•31 min
We discuss the Bruins first day of on-ice training camp, the early line combinations and what Marco Sturm is doing differently than Jim Montgomery did last season. Plus, we react to comments from players and coach after today's sessions and pinpoint who had standout moments in each session. 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...
Sep 18, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 479
We give our Bruins' preseason predictions including our early line chart, how much offense they could create and which D pairs help the Bruins balance out their roster the best. 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...
Sep 15, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 478
Ep 477, pt 1: 00:00 - Is Locmelis a dark horse to make the team? 12:00 - Can Minten round out his game with more offense? 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
Sep 12, 2025•27 min
Ep 477, pt 2: Who is Poitras biggest competition to make the Bruins out of camp? Could both Minten and Poitras make the 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
Sep 12, 2025•20 min
Ep 477, pt 3: Discussing a new prospect ranking list that has the Bruins much higher than they were last season. Plus, on paper, are the Bruins really that much worse than some of last year's playoff contenders? 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...
Sep 12, 2025•23 min
We analyze what we saw at Bruins Rookie Camp, what players stood out and which young players have a legitimate shot at making the team. Plus, what this training camp could mean for Beecher, Zacha and more. 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...
Sep 11, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 478
Ep 476, pt 1: Could the Bruins captain vacancy be a distraction 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
Sep 10, 2025•37 min
Ep 476, pt 2: We discuss the comments from Don Sweeney about how his free agent additions can help the Bruins get off to a steady start. Plus, we go through his comments on young players trying to make the 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...
Sep 10, 2025•22 min
Ep 476, pt 3: In a mini mailbag, we answer listener questions about captains practice developments and a trade idea involving Mason McTavish. 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
Sep 10, 2025•33 min
Discussing Don Sweeney's comments on the Bruins captain vacancy, the outlook for younger players and his expectations for his free agent signings ahead of the Bruins Foundation Golf Tournament. Plus, we answer your 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 ad choices. Visi...
Sep 09, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 476
Ep 475, pt 1: 00:00 - What Swayman said about his mindset for the upcoming season 7:30 - Will Poitras have another good start and make the team? 13:00 - Will the Bruins be able to come out of gate fast? 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...
Sep 06, 2025•19 min
Ep 475, pt 2: Where does Swayman fit into the Bruins' leadership structure? Plus, what Swayman said about his offseason, how he learned from last year and turning the page to a new 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...
Sep 06, 2025•15 min
Ep 475, pt 3: How difficult will it be for young players to make the team? Will Marco Sturm favor youth or veterans? 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
Sep 06, 2025•25 min
We discuss the comments from Jeremy Swayman, Matt Poitras and Fabian Lysell after day 3 of captain's practices. Will Poitras have another fast start and make the team? Will Marco Sturm favor veterans or youth when making roster decisions? 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....
Sep 04, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 475
Ep 474, pt 1: 00:00 - Pasta and McAvoy on where Bruins' leadership group stands 9:19 - Are people underrating the Bruins like Zadorov says? 14:54 - Who was and who wasn't at day 1 of captain's practice 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...
Sep 03, 2025•25 min
Ep 474, pt 2: Poitras' likelihood to make the team out of camp and why. This year's early-season storylines. Has Lysell's competition increased? 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
Sep 03, 2025•28 min
Ep 474, pt 3: What will Marco Sturm change this season? Where the Bruins' forward group and D group rank in the division 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
Sep 03, 2025•26 min
We go over the most important developments from day 1 of Bruins captain's practice, who was there and who wasn't there and some of the main storylines to follow as the team ramps up to the season. Plus, we discuss what Charlie McAvoy and David Pastrnak said about their idea of what Bruins' leadership will look like this season and what Nikita Zadorov said about the team being underrated. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepo...
Sep 02, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 474
Ep 473, pt 1: Discussing the 17 national TV games on the Bruins schedule this season and what it says about the Boston hockey market. 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 29, 2025•17 min
Ep 473, pt 2: We describe and rate the new Team USA Olympic Hockey jerseys and compare them to past jerseys. 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 29, 2025•16 min
Ep 473, pt 3: Is the QMJHL coming back to Lewiston? Plus, what the new NCAA rules means for Canadian and American players. 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 29, 2025•21 min
We rate the new USA Hockey jerseys modeled by McAvoy and others. Plus, who was snubbed from USA's invitation to their summer meetings. And, we go through some surprises in the national broadcast schedule released by the Bruins 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 choices. ...
Aug 28, 2025•50 min•Ep. 473
We debate the order of the Bruins top eight prospects, talk about the NHL prospects we were high on that never panned out and go through a list of "what's more likely" questions about different players and outcomes this Bruins season. Plus, we answer a listener question about buying access to a "media experience" for sports teams. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com To learn more about listener data and our priva...
Aug 26, 2025•1 hr 21 min
In this mailbag episode we go through listener questions about the competition for bottom-six roster spots, who has an inside track to make the cut and why some players have been given the benefit of the doubt in offseason conversations about roster spots. Plus, we answer a question about Peter Laviolette, the low fan approval of Bruins' management and more. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com To learn more about...
Aug 21, 2025•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 471
Ep. 470, Part 3: We answer a few listener questions, including how hot the seat is for Bruins general manager Don 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
Aug 15, 2025•26 min
Ep. 470, Part 2: We react to Jim Montgomery saying on the Empty Netters podcast that the Bruins' culture slipped last season. Plus, James Hagens confirms he is returning to Boston 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...
Aug 15, 2025•32 min
Episode 470, Part 1: NHL Network ranked Charlie McAvoy as the 11th-best defenseman in the NHL right now. Too high? Too low? We react. 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 15, 2025•37 min
We discuss Charlie McAvoy’s placement in NHL Network’s ranking of the best NHL defensemen right now. Plus, James Hagens makes it official that he is returning to Boston College. Jim Montgomery comments on the Bruins’ culture slipping last season. We wrap up by answering a few listener questions. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Intro 04:25 - McAvoy ranked 11th among NHL defensemen 36:38 - Hage...
Aug 14, 2025•1 hr 36 min
Ep 469, pt 1: We take a look at some Bruins prospects who have a lot riding on training camp and preseason performances. 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