The Skate Podcast

Ep 333, pt 1: We go through Brandon Bussi's waiver situation and how he could factor into a potential goalie trio. 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 333, pt 2: We go through the Bruins' schedule for 2024-25 and which games we're most looking forward to. 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 333, pt 3: We discuss a recent article from The Athletic that categorized current NHLers, including several Bruins, into different tiers of likelihoods of making the Hall of Fame. 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 what to expect from Bruins' goaltending this year, if they could run with a goalie trio and how big Swayman's workload will be. We look at which Bruins games to mark off on your calendar. Plus who will the Bruins second leading scorer be (behind Pastrnak) this season? And, which current Bruins are projected for the Hall of Fame? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @s...

Ep 332, pt 1: Is Trent Frederic set to take another step forward in his career, play higher in the lineup and take a role on the powerplay next season? Plus, our thoughts on the Bruins being underrated by national outlets and being one of the youngest teams in the league next season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn m...

Ep 332, pt 2: Discussing the Bruins' youth movement that began last season and what it means for the future. Is it fair to criticize Don Sweeney for not trading Jake DeBrusk and Matt Grzelcyk before they left in free agency? 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/...

Ep 332, pt 3: Discussing national rankings that have the Bruins outside the 10 best teams in the NHL next season. Could Marc McLaughlin end up in a bottom-six forward role this season? Answering a listener question on Mason Lohrei. 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://podcastchoic...

Discussing recent national media rankings and betting odds that have the Bruins outside the top-10 teams in the league. Can Trent Frederic steal the second-line winger role and a spot on the Bruins' top power-play unit? We end with quick thoughts on Marc McLaughlin's extension and an out-of-the-box question about Mason Lohrei. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 |...

Ep 331, pt 1: Are the Bruins better built to finish games? Which Bruins' prospects could fill roster holes 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

Ep 331, pt 2: Will the Bruins go away from McAvoy as PP1 QB? Do the Bruins need a better load management plan for key players 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 331, pt 3: We go through Nikita Zadorov's history in he NHL and how he ended up getting his biggest payday with the Bruins. Adressing a crazy trade rumor that involves Rangers captain Jacob Trouba and enforcer Matt Rempe. 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/...

Answering your mailbag questions, including: are the Bruins better built to finish games and have success in the playoffs with their new roster? Addressing the Trouba to Boston trade rumors. Plus, thoughts on Bruins youth, potential new additions and power-play personnel.  Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com  To le...

Ep 330, pt 1: Opening thoughts on Zadorov's potential impact in Boston, Swayman's contract hold up and impressions of Letourneau and others at development camp. Plus, can Zadorov make teams fear the Bruins? 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 330, pt 2: Discussing where the Bruins still have holes in their roster, internal options to fill them and positive signs Fabian Lysell could make a jump to the NHL soon. 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 330, pt 3: Can Zadorov bring more out of McAvoy? Reasons for Swayman's contract hold up. Plus, benchmarks for Dean Letourneau's progression 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

Discussing Zadorov's press conference, on-ice presence and roster projection. Four current Bruins who could fill the vacant top-six winger role. Plus, an optimistic view of the progression Dean Letourneau can make this year. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com  To learn more about listener data and our privacy prac...

Ep 329, pt 1: We give Don Sweeney a grade for his free-agent additions of Nikita Zadorov and Elias Lindholm, what areas he missed out on and the Bruins' current cap situation. 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 329, pt 2: We go through potential new lines and d-pairs for the Bruins after their new additions. Plus, we discuss the departure of DeBrusk, Grzelcyk 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

Ep 329, pt 3: Updates from day one of rookie development camp including the health of Matt Poitras and first impressions of Dean Letourneau. Plus, who the Bruins lost in their bottom six and how to replace them. 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

Grading Don Sweeney's moves on the first day of free agency, giving new lineup projections and analyzing where the Bruins stand after a lot of shake ups in the Eastern Conference. Plus, key takeaways from the first day of rookie development camp. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com To learn more about listener data...

Going over what the Bruins did in the 2024 NHL Draft, what to expect from 1st round pick Dean Letourneau and why Boston traded Jakub Lauko. Plus, discussing some free agents that have been tied to the Bruins including the probability of landing Elias Lindholm or Nikita Zadorov.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more a...

Ep 327, pt 1: We talk to Chris Peters about some intriguing center options for the Bruins that should be available at pick No. 25. Plus, Chris explains how hard it could be for Boston to trade their first round pick. 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/adchoice...

Ep 327, pt 2: We look back at the Bruins' lasy first-round draft pick -- Fabian Lysell -- where he is in his development and whether or not he will ultimately be a bust. 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 327, pt 3: What can Don Sweeney do in the upcoming weeks to make up the shortcomings of the Ullmark deal? 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 are joined by NHL draft specialist guest Chris Peters to discuss players the Bruins may look to target at pick No. 25. We discuss center options in the draft, players to stay away from and if Fabian Lysell is a bust. Have our opinions changed about the return for Linus Ullmark? Plus, new jersey designs are out which means it's time for another fashion segment! To learn more about listener data...