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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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Episodes

Key Matchups For Bruins In October

Ep 488, pt 3: Discussing the importance of the next few weeks for the Bruins as they try to finish out October better than they did last 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

Oct 18, 202523 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 488: Bruins Get Depth Scoring In Loss To Vegas

Discussing the Bruins' loss in Vegas, some key mistakes and some positives about the bottom-six forward group. Plus, what should the Bruins do if the second line continues to struggle? And, a discussion on Hampus Lindholm's health and impact. 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 choi...

Oct 17, 20251 hr 10 minEp. 488

Is Harris Carving Himself A Bigger Role With Bruins?

Ep 487, pt 1: 00:00 - Are the Bruins going to be a better comeback team this year? 7:00 - Pastrnak shows leadership ability in effort vs TBL 11:00 - Can Jordan Harris carve a larger role for himself? 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...

Oct 16, 202524 min

Which Bruins' Defenseman Should Be QB of Top Power-Play Unit?

Ep 487, pt 2: 00:00 - When will Beecher or Viel get in the lineup? 03:00 - Bruins second line is clicking 09:00 - Thoughts on the Bruins two power-play units through 4 games 13:00 - Is McAvoy the right guy to QB PP1? 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...

Oct 15, 202526 min

Should Bruins Name Pastrnak Captain; We Play Swayman Quote or Fortune Cookie Note

Ep 487, pt 3: 00:00 - Is Pastrnak showing that it's time to make him the captain? 12:00 - Checking in on Bruins prospects in the NCAA including Dean Letourneau 20:00 - We bring back the game "Swayman quote or fortune cookie note?" 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...

Oct 15, 202534 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 487: Bruins Get First Loss; Is Pastnak Separating Himself For Captain Role?

Discussing the Bruins' game against the Lightning including some notable moments for David Pastrnak that have sparked more conversation about the Bruins' open captain role. Plus, are the Bruins going to be a better comeback team this year? And, thoughts on the 2nd line, power-play units and a goalie prospect the Bruins may be targeting. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com To learn more about listener data and our...

Oct 14, 20251 hr 22 minEp. 487

The Skate Pod, Ep. 486: Bruins Start Season With Wins Over Caps & Blackhawks

Discussing the Bruins back-to-back wins to start the season, what we've thought of each line so far and the changes the Bruins have made on special teams. Plus, Fraser Minten's impact so far and an update on Hampus Lindholm's injury against the Blackhawks. 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 abou...

Oct 10, 20251 hr 9 minEp. 486

Predicting Where Bruins Finish in Atlantic Division

Ep 485, pt 1: 00:00 - Predicting where the Bruins finish in the Atlantic 12:00 - Atlantic Division predictions 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

Oct 09, 202524 min

Individual Stat Predictions Pastrnak, Swayman & More

Ep 485, pt 2: Predicting Pastrnak's point total, Swayman's save%, 2nd leading scorer & other individual accomplishments. 10:00 - Who will be the Bruins' X-factor? 18:00 - Who will exceed expectations? 25:00 - Who will not meet expectations? 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...

Oct 09, 202530 min

What Would It Take Going Right For Bruins To Make Playoffs?

Ep 485, pt 3: What would it take going right for the Bruins to make the playoffs? Plus, predicting the playoff field and Stanley Cup Champion. 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

Oct 09, 202529 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 485: Season Predictions on Bruins' X-Factor, Standings Position & More

We give our predictions for several categories for the Bruins this season including where they will finish in the standings, what it would take to make the playoffs and which players will exceed expectations. Plus, we go through our predictions for NHL playoff matchups including the Stanley Cup Final. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Predicting where the Bruins finish in the Atlantic 12:00 - A...

Oct 08, 20251 hr 21 min

Minten Wins Third-Line Center Role For Opening Night

Ep 484, pt 1: Reacting to the Bruins announcement that they will retire Zdeno Chara's number this season. Plus, what set Fraser Minten apart from the other players in training camp who didn't make the final roster 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...

Oct 07, 202520 min

Bruins Cut Offense-First Bubble Players

Ep 484, pt 2: We discuss the Bruins waiving Matej Blumel, Alex Steves and sending Matt Poitras to Providence and who they chose to keep in Boston instead. 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

Oct 07, 202527 min

Sweeney Addresses Plan To Replenish Prospect Pool

Ep 484, pt 3: We discuss what could be on the horizon for the Bruins' prospect pool depending on how their season goes based on current personelle and what Don Sweeney said on the subject. 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...

Oct 07, 202517 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 484: Sweeney, Neely Discuss Cuts & Opening Night Roster

Discussing the the news coming out of Monday's press conference with Don Sweeney, Cam Neely and Charlie Jacobs. We go over roster cuts that were a surprise and players who the Bruins opted to keep on their opening night roster. 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 http...

Oct 06, 20251 hr 1 minEp. 484

The Skate Pod, Ep. 483: Predictions on Fate of Lysell, Poitras, Minten & More

Discussing the Bruins fifth preseason game and who is almost certainly not making Boston's roster on opening night. Plus, more conversations on Blumel, Poitras, Minten and the cases they've made to make the opening night lineup. 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 htt...

Oct 03, 202550 minEp. 484

Will Both Poitras & Minten Be In Bruins' Opening Night Middle-Six Forward Group?

Ep 482, pt 1: 00:00 - Swayman comments on preseason performance 10:00 - Will Poitras & Minten be in the Bruins' opening night middle-six FW group? 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

Oct 01, 202532 min

Can We Write Off Lysell Being On Bruins' Opening Night Roster?

Ep 480, pt 2: 00:00 - Thoughts on the battle over Bruins' fourth-line roles 10:30 - Can we write off Lysell being on the Bruins' opening night roster? 18:18 - Mittelstadt, Zacha, Arvidsson 20:00 - Where does Khusnutdinov fit in the Bruins' FW group? 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...

Oct 01, 202529 min

Mailbag: Answering Questions On Poitras, Hampus Lindholm & More

Ep 480, pt 3: In a mini mailbag, we answering your questions on Matt Poitras, Hampus Lindholm and more. 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

Oct 01, 202526 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 482: Has Bruins' Middle-Six Forward Group Been Solidified?

Discussing Jeremy Swayman's first full preseason performance, Hampus Lindholm and Charlie McAvoy's status and what spots are still undetermined in the Bruins' roster in the final week of preseason. Plus, a mini mailbag answering your questions on Matt Poitras, Hampus Lindholm 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/...

Sep 30, 20251 hr 24 minEp. 482

What Can Zadorov Bring To Bruins' Leadership Group?

Ep 481, pt 1: 00:00 - Eyssimont & Blumel show up in preseason game 2 12:00 - Zadorov's walk off goal and potential leadership role 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 25, 202530 min

New Projections For Bruins' Forward Group After Preseason Game 2

Ep 481, pt 2: Preseason game 2 negatives. Is the race for 7th defenseman more obvious now? New projections for Bruins' forward group. 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 25, 202517 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 481: Did Blumel, Eyssimont Solidify Spots? Mittelstadt Joins The Pod

We go through the players that we think are close to solidifying their spot in Boston's opening night lineup, who the extra D frontrunner is and which two players fit the bill to be the Bruins' extra forwards. Plus Casey Mittelstadt talks to Scott about his down season last year, being traded to Boston 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:...

Sep 24, 20251 hr 10 minEp. 482

Pastrnak Explains 'Nagging' Tendonitis Injury

Ep 480, pt 1: 00:00 - Pastrnak speaks about 'nagging' injury 07:00 - Analyzing preseason game 1 16:00 - Signs Blumel will make the team 18:00 - Whose stock has risen and whose has fallen this preseason? 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 23, 202531 min

Who are Sturm's Picks For Each Center Job?

Ep 480, pt 2: Who are Sturm's picks for each center job? Plus, thoughts on Poitras, Lysell and Minten's preseason 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

Sep 23, 202526 min

Thoughts On Brunet, Lohrei And Battle For 7th Defenseman Role

Ep 480, pt 3: Thoughts on Brunet, Lohrei and the battle for the 7th defenseman role, what to make of the goalie performances in the Bruins' first preseason game and when to expect the first round of cuts. Plus, Bridgette makes a career announcement. 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 23, 202534 min

The Skate Pod, Ep. 480: Pastrnak's 'Nagging' Injury; Preseason Thoughts On Minten, Poitras & More

We discuss the Bruins' first preseason game of the season, whose stock has risen and whose has dropped this camp, and what Marco Sturm's early special teams units look like. Plus we answer mailbag questions on Fraser Minten, Matt Poitras and Sturm's plan at center. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Pastrnak speaks about 'nagging' injury 07:00 - Analyzing preseason game 1 16:00 - Signs Blumel wi...

Sep 22, 20251 hr 29 minEp. 480

Is Matej Blumel Expected To Make Team Out Of Camp?

Ep 479, pt 1: 00:00 - What are the most noticeable differences from last year's training camp? 10:30 - Pastrnak tendonitis update 14:00 - Is Matej Blumel expected to make the team out of camp? 16:00 - Analyzing lines 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...

Sep 20, 202523 min

Is Sturm Considering Zacha For Second Line Center?

Ep 479, pt 2: Is Zacha going to be 2nd line center? And other potential shake ups to the Bruins line projections. Lysell among young players who stood out. Is Geekie about to have another 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...

Sep 20, 202530 min
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