The Skate Podcast

Discussing the Bruins' Game 3 win in Toronto, how Swayman performed and what we thought of Montgomery's new line combinations. Should JVR and Lohrei stay in for Game 4? Was Marchand or Swayman the best player in Game 3? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices...

Discussing the Bruins' loss to the Leafs in Game 2, Auston Matthews' elevated play and the injury to Andrew Peeke. Thoughts on Linus Ullmark's Game 2 performance and where the Bruins go from here in net. Plus, we discuss the availability of Forbort, Lohrei and Nylander for Game 3. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.co...

Bonus coverage of the Bruins' Game 1 win over the Leafs. The latest from Sunday's media availability on Nylander, the goalie rotation and more. Plus, the goalie rotation talk is tearing us apart!! 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.auda...

Skate Pod hosts Bridgette Proulx and Scott McLaughlin are joined by former Bruins goalie Andrew Raycroft to discuss the Bruins' Game 1 win over the Maple Leafs. Did Swayman's play force Montgomery's hand to play him in Game 2? Analyzing the play of Maroon, DeBrusk, Carlo and more. What can we expect to see from the Leafs in Game 2? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelic...

Ep 302, pt 1: Updates on Bruins health heading into the playoffs. Who is best player in Bruins-Leafs series? How to slow down Auston Matthews. 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 302, pt 2: Discussing some keys for Bruins' defense in their series with the Leafs, the Round 1 goalie matchup and the most likely Game 1 starting lineup. 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

Potential 'dark horses' for the Bruins in their series with Toronto, our official series predictions and what we expect from Bruins goaltending. Plus, we reflect on the retirement of Jack Edwards. 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 have an extra-long Skate Pod this week to take an in-depth look at the Bruins-Leafs' Round 1 matchup. Going through the keys to beat the Leafs, potential Bruins 'x-factors' and our series predictions. Plus, thoughts on goaltending in the playoffs, the Bruins' health entering the series and the retirement of Jack Edwards. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @br...

Skate Pod hosts Bridgette Proulx and Scott McLaughlin are joined by former Bruins goalie Andrew Raycroft to discuss the Bruins win over the Penguins, where it leaves them in the playoff picture and what final adjustments they need before the first round. Plus, assessing Pat Maroon's first game as a Bruins, where Mason Lohrei fits in in the playoffs and some Frozen Four thoughts. Follow us on Twitt...

(Mailbag episode) Scott updates several key pieces of news from Bruins' practice on Friday morning. We answer your Bruins' questions ahead of the last three games of the regular 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/p...

We discuss the Bruins' loss to the Hurricanes, what the Game 1 playoff lineup is shaping up to be and which goalie has an advantage to start the Bruins' first-round playoff series. (39:30) We are joined by Bruins' defenseman Matt Grzelcyk to discuss how he feels heading into the playoffs. Plus, should Scott adopt Pumbaa the warthog?  Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaug...

Skate Pod hosts Bridgette Proulx and Scott McLaughlin are joined by former Bruins goalie Andrew Raycroft to discuss what's going right for the Bruins on their win streak, the goalie rotation and most likely playoff opponents. 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...

We discuss the Bruins' improved ability to close out games as the season winds down. Who's up and who's down, including an assessment of the Zacha line, Lindholm-McAvoy pair, and Jake DeBrusk. 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' win over the Predators, the timeline for Patrick Maroon joining the team and the injury to Justin Brazeau early in Tuesday's game. Plus, thoughts on the playoff picture and how things are shaping up for the Bruins in the first round. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com To learn more about lis...

Skate Pod hosts Bridgette Proulx and Scott McLaughlin are joined by former Bruins’ goalie Andrew Raycroft to discuss the Bruins' wins over Florida and Washington and their line shuffling throughout the week. Should the Lindholm-McAvoy pair stay together for the playoffs? What's next for Pat Maroon and JVR? We mix in some college hockey talk. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @br...

Ep 294, pt 1: What the Bruins' response against the Panthers says about their playoff hopes. What's going on with JVR? Did Ullmark or Swayman have a better game down in Florida? 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 294, pt 2: Discussing a potential rematch of the Bruins-Panthers series later in the playoffs, and what the Bruins can take away from their most recent matchup. What was the reason for the Bruins' new defensive pairs and did they work? 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://podca...

Ep 294, pt 3: Are there signs that the Bruins' coaching staff may over-react and over-shuffle personnel in the playoffs again? Plus, answering some college hockey questions including our NCAA Tournament predictions and what the future will hold for Gauthier, Leonard, Celebrini and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Lear...

Assessing the Bruins' Florida trip, their increased intensity vs the Panthers and what went wrong against the Lightning. What would a Bruins-Panthers series look like this year? Could too much line shuffling be an issue again for the Bruins in the playoffs? Plus, a quick dive into the NCAA Men's Hockey Tournament. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefeli...

Our mailbag includes: What's next for Lysell after another bad injury? Could JVR be healthy scratched in the playoffs? Where should Lohrei play at even strength and on the powerplay? What should happen with the rotation if one goalie loses three games in the first round? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about you...

Skate Pod hosts Bridgette Proulx and Scott McLaughlin are joined by former Bruins’ goalie Andrew Raycroft to discuss the Bruins' losses to the Rangers and the Flyers. What parts of the Bruins' game are still concerning heading into the final 10 games? Analyzing Jim Montgomery's pro-playoff rotation comments. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ |...

We discuss what went wrong in the Bruins loss to the Rangers. Is Ullmark winning the net for the Bruins' first round series? Thoughts on the sports talk radio narrative that Pastrnak is bad in the playoffs. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com | Watch on YouTube To learn more about listener data and our privacy prac...

Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss the Bruins' win over Ottawa, including Pastrnak's great game, Brazeau's contributions on the power play and an uptick in play from some Boston blue liners. We debate whether the Bruins are ahead of other Eastern Conference contenders in terms of personnel on defense and in net. Plus, should the Bruins be getting more credit as a true contender around the NHL? Fol...

Skate Pod hosts Bridgette Proulx and Scott McLaughlin are joined by former Bruins’ goalie Andrew Raycroft on Sunday Skate to discuss the Bruins' overtime win over Montreal and high-scoring regulation win vs the Flyers. We get further into the playoff goalie rotation talks. Thoughts on Beecher, Peeke, Maroon and other fourth line options for the Bruins to plug in during the playoffs. Follow us on T...

We discuss everything that happened in Montreal, including whether Scott survived the beer tower at McLean's and the Bruins' overtime win against the Habs. We react to Montgomery's recent comments about potentially ending the goalie rotation. Plus, our impressions of Peeke, Beecher and DeBrusk vs Montreal. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com...