The Skate Podcast

Discussing the Bruins' season-ending loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 6, Marchand's return from injury and losing another lead at home. Thoughts on the future of the Bruins' current goalie duo. Did this Bruins' roster out-perform, reach its ceiling or fall short of their ceiling this year? Plus, which players have we seen play their last game in a Bruins' jersey? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkat...

Ep 317, pt 1: Could the Bruins Game 5 win give Marchand a chance to return to the series in Game 6? Describing three key moments that McAvoy helped the Bruins in Game 5. 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 317, pt 2: Swayman's role in the Bruins Game 5 win, breaking down another pivotal goalie interference review and Jim Montgomery's critique of diving in the game. 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 317, pt 3: Discussing which line combinations have worked with Marchand out of the lineup and what they should do with them if he returns for Game 6. Are we about to see a big shake up on the Bruins power play? 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 go through some Bruins players who had big Game 5 performances to help Boston send the series to Game 6. Discussing the Bruins line combinations that worked as well as some D-pair shuffling. Plus, Brad Marchand's likeliness of playing in Game 6. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com  To learn more about listener d...

Ep 317, pt 1: Discussing the implications of the NHL's blown goalie interference call and some of the fall out after the game. What else went wrong for Boston in Game 4 that was in their control? 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 317, pt 2: What the Pathers have done better than the Bruins this series. What can Boston do to avoid elimination in Game 5? 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 317, pt 3: Discussing the three call ups the Bruins made before Game 5, what makes it hard to retaliate against the Panthers and what has gone wrong for Boston to end up on the verge of elimination. 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 discuss a huge mistake in officiating in the Bruins' Game 4 loss to the Panthers that has them down in their series 3-1. What Jim Montgomery and Paul Maurice said after the game about the controversial goal. What has to go right for the Bruins to overcome a 3-1 series deficit? Plus, some Bruins' call-ups for Game 5. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briand...

Scott, Bridgette and Andrew Raycroft discuss Sam Bennett's sucker-punch on Brad Marchand, how the Bruins replace their captain with Marchand expected to miss at least Game 4, and whether there will be any retaliation. 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...

Discussing the Bruins' inability to bounce back in Game 3, what went wrong and which players underperformed. Would a goalie change give the Bruins a fresh outlook? Plus, thoughts on the NHL "scrutinizing" the Bruins-Panthers series, some tough calls by the refs and the health of Brad Marchand. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at ska...

Ep 314, pt 1: Discussing issues with the Bruins that have been self inflicted, including some key mistakes from Charlie McAvoy. Plus, thoughts on Swayman getting pulled, Pasta's fight and the Bruins' fatigue level. 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 314, pt 2: Discussing the crazy finish to Game 2 of the Bruins-Panthers series, the reaction to the Pasta-Tkachuk fight and whether or not there is more retaliation to come. 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 314, pt 3: Where the Bruins stand on special teams against the Pathers, potential changes to the power play and Forbort's role on the PK since his return. Plus, going through the potential lineup changes available to the Bruins for Game 3 with Heinen and Peeke on track to make a return in Round 2. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/priva...

We discuss the nastiness between Florida and Boston in Game 2 that culminated in an unlikely fight between David Pastrnak and Matthew Tkachuk. The self-inflicted wounds and potential fatigue from the Bruins. Plus, a look ahead to what being pulled in Game 2 means for Jeremy Swayman and Linus Ullmark. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us...

Discussing what the Bruins did better than the Panthers in Game 1, the emergence of Mason Lohrei and the role new players have played this playoffs. We go through Jeremy Swayman's historic numbers. Plus, thoughts on Montgomery's timeout call, Derek Forbort, and the Bruins underdog mentality. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skate...

We discuss the improvements the Bruins need to make in their Round 2 series against the Panthers to avoid being eliminated by them again this year. We give our Bruins-Panthers series predictions, x-factors and Game 1 starter in net. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com | To learn more about listener data and our pri...

Discussing the Bruins' Game 7 win, Jeremy Swayman's role in beating the Leafs and looking ahead to the series with the Panthers. 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' Game 6 loss in Toronto, blowing another 3-1 series lead and the legacy of this Bruins' core if they lose the series. How much blame goes on Boston's top players not performing in the last two games? What needs to happen for the Bruins to avoid the same fate as last year? How likely is it that Jim Montgomery gets fired if the Bruins drop Game 7? To learn more about listener d...

Which Bruins' players didn't show up in Game 5, what's up with the Bruins' home struggles and why did the Bruins lack effort in a close-out game? Plus, has the goalie decision become more complicated again? And, which lineup changes hurt the Bruins in Game 5 that need to be avoided in Game 6? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skat...

Comparing the performances of key players from Toronto and Boston across each position. Would a Round 1 loss to the Bruins be enough to break up Toronto's 'Core Four?' Discussing the Bruins' keys to closing out the series by learning from last year's mistakes. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choice...

Skate Pod hosts Bridgette Proulx and Scott McLaughlin are joined by former Bruins goalie Andrew Raycroft to discuss the Bruins back-to-back road wins over the Leafs, where the series stands and who have been the key forces in the Bruins' wins. Plus, looking ahead to Game 5 and how the Bruins can close out the series. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandef...

Ep 306, pt 1: Discussing the Bruins' Game 3 win over Toronto. Did Bruins' lineup changes work? Was that the Bruins "A" game? Why has Pasta gone quiet? 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 306, pt 2: Thoughts on the changes Montgomery made to the forward lines and D pairs. Assessing Lohrei, Wotherspoon and JVR's first playoff performances and if they will be back for Game 4. 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 306, pt 3: Was Swayman or Marchand the best player in Game 3? What the goalie rotation has shown us so far and should it be used going forward? 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