Discussing the Bruins' win in Winnipeg, McAvoy's return and Pastrnak's great play the last two games. Plus, Scott's 25 most memorable Bruins moments in the last 25 years. And, have expectations for the Bruins increased? 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://podc...
Dec 12, 2025•1 hr 25 min
Breaking down David Pastrnak's return, his new line, and the Bruins' 5-2 win over the Blues. Will Marco Sturm keep these new-look lines together? What should the defense pairings be when Charlie McAvoy returns? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Pastrnak's return and new lines 17:00 - Minten's shifting role 27:00 - New fourth line steps up 42:00 - Hampus Lindholm's play/D pairs when McAvoy ret...
Dec 10, 2025•1 hr 9 min
- Bruins stepping up without Pastrnak and McAvoy - Bruins doing better without top stars compared to other teams - Steeves, Geekie examples of late bloomers - 2nd line proving doubters wrong - Rebuild/ teardown moment was last 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.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Dec 08, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 508
Discussing the contributions of Alex Steeves, Morgan Geekie, Pavel Zacha and Joonas Korpisalo in the Bruins' win over the St. Louis Blues. Plus, what Charlie McAvoy said about his injury and recovery. And a fashion segment about one of the worst uniforms in college hockey. 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-polic...
Dec 05, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 507
Guest Mark Divver joins us to check in on the Providence Bruins and other Bruins prospects. Why hasn't Fabian Lysell gotten called up? What does the future hold for Matt Poitras? Which defenseman will be next up? Plus, we touch on the Bruins' loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday, including Jeremy Swayman's off night. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Opening shifts 10:00 - Matej Blumel &a...
Dec 03, 2025•1 hr 23 min
We discuss some developing bold predictions for individual players who have performed well this season. We go through the Bruins' long list of injuries and call ups. Plus, thoughts on Alex Steeves, Fabian Lysell and Georgii Merkulov. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Sturm on Swayman's role in leadership 09:30 - Zadorov is putting up some great defensive stats 12:00 - Bruins injury updates 20:0...
Dec 01, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 505
We dive into the mailbag to answer listener questions about Johnny Beecher's release, Charlie McAvoy's injury, the play of the Bruins' top prospects, Nikita Zadorov's leadership, and Boston's goaltender usage. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com 00:00 - Answering 2 questions about the handling of Johnny Beecher 15:00 - Answering questions about Bruins prospects including Hagens, Letourneau and Locmelis 42:00 - Sh...
Nov 25, 2025•1 hr 31 min
Discussing the Bruins' West Coast road trip and the reasons for their recent struggles. With Morgan Geekie leading the NHL in scoring, should he be considered for Canada's Olympic roster? Plus, we check in on the Bruins injury report and NCAA prospects. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Opening shifts: penalty trouble, McAvoy injury, Bruins' points percentage 08:00 - Should Geekie be considered...
Nov 24, 2025•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 503
Discussing the Bruins' loss to Anaheim and the impact of not having Charlie McAvoy. Updating the Bruins' long list of injuries. Plus, thoughts on Johnny Beecher joining the Flames, Morgan Geekie leading the league in goals and Nikita Zadorov stepping up during McAvoy's absence. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to:00:00 - Bruins can't get points against Anaheim 5:00 - McAvoy gets facial surgery 20:00 - Tho...
Nov 20, 2025•58 min•Ep. 502
Discussing the Bruins' loss against the Hurricanes with several key players out of the lineup, Johnny Beecher being claimed off waivers by Calgary and what roster moves may come next as injuries pile up. What should the Bruins lineup look like if McAvoy misses an extended amount of time? Plus, evaluating the players that were called up from Providence. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com To learn more about liste...
Nov 18, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 501
We discuss the Bruins' win over the Canadiens in Montreal and the energy that is back in the rivalry. Plus, checking in on the Bruins team stats and individual stats a quarter of the way through the season. And, updates on the injuries to McAvoy and Arvidsson. 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 ...
Nov 17, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 500
We discuss the Bruins back-to-back wins over the Toronto Maple Leafs, David Pastrnak's 400th career goal and whether or not this Bruins team can sustain the high level of play they've been at during their seven-game win streak. Plus, what the Bruins learned from their losing streak, Nikita Zadorov's hit on Auston Matthews and looking ahead to more divisional games this week. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com To...
Nov 12, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 499
Discussing the Bruins' win over Toronto, Mason Lohrei's performance after returning from being scratched and what the Bruins' lineup looks like after another injury to their forward group. Plus, Boston ties to Monday's Hockey Hall of Fame induction and where the Bruins sit in the conference standings a few weeks away from Thanksgiving. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Bruins win over Toronto 1...
Nov 10, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 498
Discussing the Bruins' win over the Senators, their current five-game win streak and what their identity has been when they are successful. Plus, a deep dive into Mason Lohrei's role with the team after being healthy scratched five games in a row. And, have Minten and Khusnutdinov helped solidify their roles in Boston? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices...
Nov 07, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 497
Discussing the Bruins' win over the Islanders and what moves Sturm has made during the team's four-game win streak that have worked. Plus, an update on Elias Lindholm. And, is Mason Lohrei now the odd man out on defense? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Sturm puts Khusnutdinov & Minten in elevated roles 9:00 - Second line success 23:00 - Is Lohrei now the odd man out on defense? 37:00 - Za...
Nov 05, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 496
Discussing the Bruins' win over the Hurricanes, the current top six forward group with Elias Lindholm out and what has worked defensively for the Bruins on their three-game win streak. Plus, is it time to put Lohrei in for Jokiharju? And, thoughts on Sturm's coaching style so far. 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/priva...
Nov 03, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 495
Discussing the Bruins win over Buffalo, how Marat Khusnutdinov has played since joining the first line and whether Joonas Korpisalo should get a third-straight start in net. Plus, how Marco Sturm's approach to earning playing time has been different than Jim Montgomery's. And, what the analytics say about the Zadorov-McAvoy pair. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Opening shifts: Khusnutdinov sc...
Oct 31, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 494
Discussing the Bruins' win over the Islanders, Mason Lohrei being scratched and the impact Hampus Lindholm made on the defense in his return from injury. Plus, Sturm swaps Khusnutdinov and Geekie. And, thoughts on goaltending in the back-to-back. 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 ...
Oct 29, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 493
Discussing the Bruins win over the Avalanche, their new D pairs and who produced in key moments. Plus, we spend time addressing the trade rumors surrounding Pavel Zacha. And, we look at some statistical trends for the Bruins through their first 10 games. 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 ...
Oct 27, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 492
Ep 491, pt 1: Discussing the Bruins' loss to the Anaheim Ducks and the defensive issues that have plagued them on their six-game losing streak. Plus, what Sturm said about getting reinforcements from Providence. 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 25, 2025•35 min
Ep 491, pt 2: Discussing the play of Mason Lohrei and the Bruins' defense over their six-game losing streak. 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 25, 2025•24 min
Ep 491, pt 3: Geekie and Zacha remain positives for the Bruins this season. Plus, a look ahead to the last four games of October. 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 25, 2025•27 min
Discussing the Bruins' loss to the Anaheim Ducks and the defensive issues that have plagued them on their six-game losing streak. Is it time to split up the Lohrei-McAvoy pair? Sturm's comments on getting reinforcements. And, looking ahead to the Bruins final four games of October. 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/priv...
Oct 25, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 491
Discussing the Bruins' game against the Florida Panthers that included an emotional tribute to former captain Brad Marchand. Plus, Marco Sturm's comments about Mason Lohrei being responsible for two goals against, Casey Mittelstadt's bounce back after being benched and another setback for Hampus Lindholm. 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:...
Oct 22, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 490
Ep 489, pt 1: 00:00 - Bruins return home on four-game losing streak; 05:00 - Mittelstadt scratched 11:00 - Four positives from the Bruins' road trip including Johnny Beecher 18:00 - Negatives from the Bruins' winless road trip 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 21, 2025•19 min
Ep 489, pt 2: How will Mittelstadt respond to being scratched? Do the Bruins need to call up someone who can help their 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
Oct 21, 2025•33 min
Ep 489, pt 3: Is the Bruins' right defensemen depth too thin? Marchand's return to 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 21, 2025•20 min
Discussing the Bruins' winless road trip, Sturm benching Casey Mittelstadt and what needs to change for the Bruins to get back on track. Plus, thoughts on Beecher, Arvidsson, Jokiharju 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Oct 20, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 489
Ep 488, pt 1: 00:00 - Opening shifts: special teams let downs, top-6 struggles, bottom-6 scoring 14:00 - Do the Bruins need to call up an offensive player from Providence? 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, 2025•30 min
Ep 488, pt 2: Discussing the Bruins' defensive performance in Vegas and how important it is that Hampus Lindholm has a healthier season that last 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
Oct 18, 2025•20 min
