The Skate Podcast

Ep 444, pt 1: Discussing the performances of Bruins' players like Jeremy Swayman and Elias Lindholm in at Worlds that may be positive signs for next 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

Ep 444, pt 2: Discussing the coaches who appear to be heading into the final interviews for the Bruins' head coaching position. 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

Ep 444, pt 3: We discuss comments and critiques of our "Bruins 'Mock Offseason" episodes. 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

Discussing how Jeremy Swayman and other Bruins did at Worlds, an update on the Bruins' coaching search timeline and some critiques of our GM episode series. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Swayman wins gold at Worlds 11:30 - Who will make the final cut for Bruins' coaching search? 34:00 - React...

In Part 2 of our two-part "Bruins Mock Offseason" series, we debate which players to add in free agency to put together a playoff-caliber roster. We go through what it would take to get Mitch Marner and how a roster would balance out if he was or wasn't the Bruins' big target. Plus, what the Bruins could do to add a top-four defenseman. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briande...

Ep 442, pt 1: Estimating Bruins RFA Prices (Mock Offseason Pt 1) 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

Ep 442, pt 2: Should Bruins Have Extended 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

In Part 1 of our 2-part "Bruins Mock Offseason" series, we play GM and pick the next head coach of the Boston Bruins as well as decide on contracts for each of the Bruins RFAs and which RFAs we won't be extending an offer to. Plus, we talk about the news of Don Sweeney's contract extension that broke during the recoding. (In Part 2, we will fill in the roster with UFAs and trades and make the Brui...

Ep 441, pt 1: Discussing the Panthers-Leafs series and what Bruins fans think of Brad Marchand's chance to win a cup this 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

Ep 441, pt 2: Discussing a coaching candidate the Bruins seem to be passing up on. Plus, we talk about the NHL free agents the Bruins are most likely to be interested in and their current value. 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

Ep 441, pt 3: Discussing Jeremy Swayman's 2 starts for USA and Dans Locmelis's production for Latvia. Plus, what kind of player could Locmelis be as a pro? 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

Discussing new reports of Boston's wide-ranging coaching search and which candidates are on and off the Bruins' list of interviewees. Plus, has Mitch Marner's value or appeal dropped after having a rough playoff series against Florida? And, checking in on Jeremey Swayman and Dans Locmelis's performances at World Championships. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ |...

From Ep. 440: Answering listener questions about free agency, including Mitch Marner, Brock Boeser, Nik Ehlers, and potential leaders to target. 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

From Ep. 440: Answering listener questions about Fabian Lysell getting scratched in the AHL playoffs, the possibility of trading up in the draft, and the core pieces needed to build a Cup 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

We answer listener questions about Rick Tocchet and the Bruins' coaching search, the end of the Providence Bruins' season, and potential free-agent targets for Boston. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 – Rick Tocchet and Bruins’ coaching search 23:50 – Takeaways from Providence Bruins playoffs 33:4...

We are joined by prospect analyst Chris Peters of FloHockey for an in-depth discussion on this year's NHL Draft prospect pool and what options the Bruins have at pick No. 7. Plus, checking in on the development of Bruins' prospects like Dean Letourneau and Will Zellers. For more from Chris Peters (Content Manager, FloHockey), follow @chrismpeters on twitter Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @sm...

Discussing where the Bruins will be picking in the upcoming NHL Draft and whether or not a good center option will be available for them in that range. Plus, reacting to comments Don Sweeney made about his approach to the draft and his progress in the Bruins' search for a new head coach. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@...

Ep 437, pt 1: Discussing a few coaching candidates that we haven't discussed before including a former Bruin that may be a good fit for the job. Plus, what's at stake for the Bruins in the Leafs-Panthers series. 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

Ep 437, pt 2: Are fans being too hard on Don Sweeney for his free agent acquisitions? Could Marchand return to the Bruins next 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

Ep 437, pt 3: Answering mailbag questions regarding Mitch Marner and some younger Bruins' summer development plans. 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

Discussing the Bruins' coaching search options after the news the Mike Sullivan signed with the Rangers and Jon Cooper is safe with the Lightning. Plus, what's at stake for the Bruins in the Panthers-Leafs second-round series and we answer more viewer questions! Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 -...

Ep 436, pt 1: We talk about the series we've found most entertaining so far in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. 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

Ep 436, pt 2: We go through the best available centers in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft in a mock draft format. 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

Ep 436, pt 3: Debating what the Bruins schould do if they were drafting in the top-2 positions of the NHL Draft. Plus, how big of a gap is there between Matt Schaefer and Michael Misa as the best players in the draft? 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/adchoic...

We hope you enjoy our mock draft episode! We run the "Tankathon" draft lottery simulation then select the top 9 picks of the first round including an in depth look at which players the Bruins could add. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Notable NHL playoff moments so far 12:00 - We start our mock...