The Skate Podcast

How Mason Lohrei, Jake DeBrusk, Danton Heinen and others factored into the Bruins' shootout win over Toronto. What happened to Tyler Bertuzzi? 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 the uphill battle the Bruins' defense is facing with injuries to Forbort and Grzelcyk as well as McAvoy's time out for suspension. How Mason Lohrei can factor into the Bruins' success without those key players. 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/adc...

Where Pastrnak, Poitras, DeBrusk and McAvoy factor into out segment of "Who's Up, Who's Down," in the Bruins' win over Toronto. 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 makes the Bruins' decision to keep Poitras in Boston so important. Why a 4-game suspension for Charlie McAvoy makes sense. Updates on Danton Heinen, the Matt Grzelcyk injury and what it means for Mason Lohrei. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com | Watch on YouTube To learn more about listener data a...

Ep 236, pt 1: Our first shifts relating to the Bruins' new issues on defense, how they've played through the first month of the season and what keeping Matt Poitras means for Boston's depth and playoff hopes. 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 236, pt 2: Discussing different top-six line combinations and the pros and cons of moving Pavel Zacha back to the wing. 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 236, pt 3: Why McAvoy deserved a four game suspension. The latest timeline on Matt Grzelcyk's upper-body injury. What Mason Lohrei can do with an opportunity in Boston for the first time. 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 236, pt 4: What has made the Bruins so successful in the first month of the season and what they can build on going forward. Plus, assessing Danton Heinen's first game and what role he could 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

Discussing Pastrnak's hot start and where supplemental scoring needs to start coming from. Where Matt Poitras stands as he enters the final game of his 'tryout' period. The biggest tricks and treats of the Bruins' season so far. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com | Watch on YouTube To learn more about listener dat...

Are the Bruins too reliant on Pastrnak for offense? Will Jake DeBrusk get going soon? Does Matt Poitras drive the second line? 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

Is there any reason at all that Matt Poitras wouldn't last past his nine-day 'tryout' period? 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

Can the Bruins remain the top team in the division by the end of the season? Assessing the Bruins' goaltending, PK, Lindholm, Heinen and more in our Halloween 'trick or treat' segment. 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

Breaking down the Bruins' first loss of the season, in which they blew a late lead against the Ducks. Looking at Boston's 5-on-5 offense and power play, as well as the play Hampus Lindholm and our ups and and downs of the week. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com | Watch on YouTube To learn more about listener data...

Ep 233, pt 2: Our thoughts on the Bruins' record-tying six-game win streak and the narratives surrounding it. 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 233, pt 3: We give our thoughts on the 'NHL RedZone' style show that ESPN ran last night, our expectations for Pavel Zacha and thoughts on how Bruins' injuries could spark them to sign Danton Heinen. 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

Analyzing the Bruins' win in Chicago. Could Matt Poitras win the Calder Trophy? What the historic six-game win streak means for the Bruins. Plus, our thoughts on ESPN's 'NHL Redzone' style show from last night. 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...

Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss the Bruins' wins against the LA Kings and Anaheim Ducks. What contributions Matt Poitras has made on the Bruins' road trip. Will Jake DeBrusk's off-the-ice mistake affect his contract negotiations? And, the latest on the injuries to Milan Lucic and Derek Forbort. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at...

Our first installment of "Who's Up, Who's Down?" of the season, featuring the two players we think have outperformed expectations through the first three games of the season and one who has not. Plus, our thoughts on the combination of Machand-Poitras-Geekie and whether or not Geekie is fit for a top-six role in Boston. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @brian...

We get to recent listener questions about what the future holds for Matt Poitras and Mason Lohrei this season. Plus, if the Bruins should use their resources this offseason to sign a center, winger or defenseman. And a quick fashion segment regarding this year's Duck's uniforms. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com ...

Ep 230, pt 1: What this week's practice lines mean for Matt Poitras, Charlie Coyle and Jake DeBrusk. Plus, with Heinen still practicing with the Bruins, we go over what Don Sweeney could be waiting for before signing him. 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/adc...

Ep 230, pt 2: Would Matt Poitras and David Pastrnak work well together on the Bruins' top line? What the Bruins D group would look like if you inserted Mason Lohrei alongside Brandon Carlo. 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 230, pt 3: Answering the listener question: do the Bruins have a chance at beating Toronto in the playoffs? What players in Providence are closest to ready for the NHL? Plus, a fashion segment on the new Ducks uniforms.  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/a...

Ep 229, pt 1: Our first shifts include thoughts on James van Riemsdyk, the strength of Bruins' special teams and whether Matt Poitras is more suited to play on the second line than Charlie Coyle. 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 229, pt 2: Assessing the Bruins power play and penalty kill after a large sample of special teams play in Game 2. What netfront options work best 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

Ep 229, pt 3: Brian brings up one player he's like to see more from the rest of the season. Which players we think are ready to put up points as the Bruins head on a four-game road trip against weaker opponents. Plus, Scott's contribution to the Bruins' Centennial Team selection committee. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy L...