The Skate Podcast

We react to the Bruins' rough 4-1 loss to the Blues. How can the B's get Pavel Zacha and Morgan Geekie going? James Hagens continues to produce. Does David Pastrnak look off? Plus, the latest in the Dylan Larkin saga, and the Bruins' "Hometown Remix" jersey leaks. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@we...

We break down the Bruins' 2-1 loss to Carolina in a matchup of the top two teams in the East. How far away from the Hurricanes are the B's? What can Boston learn from this loss? Plus, the top six struggles, a potential lineup change on defense, and Matt Poitras's ice time is down. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skat...

Discussing the Bruins' win over the Sharks and their rise to the top of the NHL standings. Has James Hagens exceeded expectations this season? Plus, could the Bruins be the next team added to Dylan Larkin's list of approved teams? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com

We discuss the Bruins' 6-0 win over the Predators and how Boston is stacking up in the Eastern Conference. David Pastrnak and Charlie McAvoy had big nights. Michael DiPietro earned an emotional first NHL shutout. What are the biggest improvements from last season? Plus, Connor Hellebuyck finally got traded and Marco Sturm read Scott's article that was critical of him. Follow us on Twitter:...

We discuss the Bruins' overtime loss in Dallas, which wrapped up a road trip that saw Boston take seven of eight points. Why did Marco Sturm bench James Hagens, Matt Poitras, Frederic Brunet and Mason Lohrei late? Why isn't he trying something different on the power play? Plus, Marat Khusnutdinov is reportedly closing in on an extension and Nikita Zadorov comments on his benching. Follow u...

We dive into the Bruins' five-game winning streak and 7-2-0 start and discuss how sustainable it might be moving forward. Is this offense legit? How encouraged are we by the kids? Plus, did Marco Sturm do the right thing in healthy-scratching Nikita Zadorov? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com

We answer listener questions about Pavel Zacha's future, Fraser Minten and James Hagens' ceilings, Jeremy Swayman's workload, and whether expectations for the Bruins this season are shifting. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 03:00 - Maple Leafs social media prompts an alien debate 09:30 - Li...

We break down the Bruins' 6-3 win over San Jose. Is Fraser Minten changing what we think his ceiling can be after another multi-point performance? How did Charlie McAvoy look in his first game back? Plus, are these Bruins more exciting than last year? We also discuss the NHL's "Frozen Frenzy" night and check in on top prospects Dean Letourneau and Will Zellers. Follow us on Twitt...

We break down the Bruins' dominant win over the Flyers, including Fraser Minten's big day and whether Marco Sturm has found something with Elias Lindholm sliding down to the third line. Plus, Charlie McAvoy returns on Tuesday, so who comes out on defense? Will it be rookie Frederic Brunet, or should it be someone else? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 |...

Discussing the Bruins' bounce-back win over Utah, special teams improvements, and more good signs from the Bruins' young players. Plus, David Pastrnak's big game brings him to new career milestones. And we address the new trade rumor that connects the Bruins to a top-pair defenseman. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at ⁠...

We react to the Bruins' 4-1 no-show loss to the Senators. The power-play problems are only getting worse. How can Boston get David Pastrnak going? Plus, James Hagens put blame on himself after the loss, but does he deserve it? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at ⁠⁠skatepod@weei.com⁠⁠  

We break down the Bruins' win in Winnipeg and loss in Minnesota, including James Hagens' first NHL goal, Michael DiPietro's first start as a Bruin, Boston's ongoing special teams issues, and the play of the defense without Charlie McAvoy. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at ⁠skatepod@weei.com⁠  

Discussing the Bruins' shutout win over the Rangers in their season opener. We analyze which players contributed the most and which D pairs carried the biggest workload. Plus, reacting to Charlie Jacobs comments on the Bruins' Germany game, salary cap spending and updating TD Garden. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei...

It's our season preview episode! We make our predictions on the Atlantic Division standings, who's winning the Stanley Cup and how far the Bruins will make it in the playoffs. We also answer listener mailbag questions about Hagens' potential, Elias Lindholm's season outlook and more! Plus, key takeaways from Don Sweeney and Cam Neely's pre-season press conference and the latest on Matt Poitras. Fo...

Reaction to the Bruins naming David Pastrnak captain. We go through today's roster cuts, who made the team and what's next for Matt Poitras. Plus, we get into the rumors that connect the Bruins to Kirill Marchenko. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com  

Discussing the Bruins' seconds preseason game, some adjustments to their top-six forward lines and special teams combinations. Plus, who got sent down to Providence so far, the latest on injuries to Poitras and Lohrei and a deeper look into DiPietro's difficult path to making it in the NHL. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatep...

We break down the Bruins' come-from-behind preseason win over the Capitals. Who helped themselves the most? Who struggled? Discussing the play of Michael DiPietro, Matt Poitras, Frederic Brunet, James Hagens and others. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com 

Discussing the main storylines from day one of on-ice training camp and yesterday's comments from Marco Sturm and Don Sweeney. Is Matt Poitras still on the outside looking in? Will Brunet-McAvoy be a pair this season? What did you think about early line combinations? Which players need to be worried about losing their spots? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @...

James Hagens joins the show to talk about what he worked on improving this offseason, his comfortability at center and what he has to do to win a spot in Boston's lineup out of training camp. Plus, we react to Hagens six-goal performance at this weekend's Prospects Showcase in Buffalo. And what would the Bruins lines look like if Hagens is one of the Bruins' four centers? Follow us on Twitter: @Th...

Discussing the comments Charlie McAvoy made today about his suspension appeal, injury recovery and the Bruins' captaincy. Plus, notes from another day of captains practice including what's the latest with Matt Poitras. And, would it make sense for the Bruins to try to sign Chris Kreider? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@...

Discussing Fraser Minten's new seven-year contract extension and what it means for Pavel Zacha, Elias Lindholm and other Bruins' forwards. Plus, who was absent at the Bruins' captain practice on Tuesday. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com

Discussing the comments that Frederic Brunet made this week about feeling ready to make the Bruins, his defensive growth and his friend Matt Poitras. Plus, we go through the Athletic's five-tier player rankings of NHL players and what Bruins might be missing from the list.  Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com...

We react to comments from Marco Sturm about making young players earn their ice time. Will James Hagens be held back early on this season? Plus, an update on Elias Lindholm, Cale Makar becomes the NHL's first $20 million man, and Jeremy Swayman and Charlie McAvoy crack the NHL's top 50 players list. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us...

Bruins release their national TV schedule. Which defensemen will be waived before the season? How optimistic are you that the Bruins keep Poitras?  Mailbag: Would it be okay to start Poitras on 9th floor? Is DiPietro low-key the most important player next season? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com

We discuss Zdeno Chara's "Final Shift," the NHL likely expanding with another Texas team, and whether the Bruins could target any of the centers in NHL Network's list of the top 20 centers. Would Mark Scheifele make sense? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 11:55 - Pastrnak tried to recruit Bergeron for o...