The Skate Podcast

Brian, Bridgette and Scott analyze which prospects showed the most promise to push for an NHL roster spot in the Bruins' first preseason game. Looking into the good and bad of Fabian Lysell's performance in Sunday's game. Could Matt Poitras make the Boston Bruins' at 19 years old? Brandon Bussi's great performance stirs more ideas of a goalie trade. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgettep...

Bridgette and Scott discuss this week's developments from Bruins' training camp, the reveal of Boston's centennial jerseys and the announcement of Brad Marchand as the team's next captain. What to make of the line combinations Jim Montgomery ran on day one of training camp. And, could we see an extension for Jake DeBrusk before the season?  Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @...

Ep 219, pt 1: Discussing what we saw from the Bruins' young centers after the first day of on-ice training camp. Fashion segment: why the Bruins' centennial jerseys are growing on us. 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 219, pt 2: What Jim Montgomery says about his expectation for increased physicality this season. And, we analyze what Fabian Lysell's first day of on-ice training camp looked like. 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 219, pt 3: We go through what happened of note with Bruins' defensemen and goalies on day one of on-ice training camp. Plus, we describe what kind of leader Brad Marchand has grown into. 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

Brian, Bridgette and Scott go through the 100-player list of 'most legendary' Bruins, who was snubbed, and unexpected players that made the list. Plus, we give our top storylines to follow this preseason. And, will Mike Babcock make it to the end of the season with Columbus in light of recent accusations about his relationships with players? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx |...

Ep 218, pt 1: Scott explains his version of the Bruins' Historic 100 list, what the process was like picking it and which player attributes were considered. Brian, Bridgette and Scott give their thoughts on who was snubbed and what players may not have made the cut for them. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about...

Ep 218, pt 2: Brian, Bridgette and Scott each give their top storyline to follow during Bruins' preseason, including what to look for from key Bruins' prospects. Plus, the difference between Jim Montgomery's task as head coach this season compared to last years' historic team. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more abo...

Ep 218, pt 3: Some more thoughts on the Bruins' move to bring back Danton Heinen. And, will Mike Babcock make it to the end of the season with Columbus in light of recent accusations about his relationships with 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/adch...

Brian and Scott discuss the Bruins' first captains' practice of the season and the signing of Danton Heinen on a professional tryout. They also break down some possible line combinations. 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

Brian, Bridgette and Scott describe the skillsets of John Farinacci and Alex Chiasson and give a realistic ceiling for those players this season. Plus, analyzing David Krejci's recent comments to a Czech newspaper about Bruce Cassidy. And, is now the right time to offer Jake DeBrusk a long-term contract extension? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefeli...

Ep 216, pt 1: Describing the skillsets of John Farinacci based on his time with Harvard and with Team USA at the World Juniors. How Farinacci ended up in Boston and who he could pass in the depth chart. And, what are the chances he can force his way into a bottom-six center role this season? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy...

Ep 216, pt 2: We go through Alex Chiasson's career, what his chances are to make the roster and where he could add value to the Bruins. Plus, analyzing David Krejci's recent comments to a Czech newspaper about Bruce Cassidy. 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 216, pt 3: Discussing what the Bruins could do to extend Jake DeBrusk before the end of the season. What a fair AAV and term would be for DeBrusk based on some recently signed contracts around the NHL. 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 215, pt 1: We take you through the comments made by David Krejci in his retirement press conference today. Krejci reveals how serious last year's injury really was. 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 215, pt 3: Reflecting on David Krejci's career achievements with Boston and whether he has done enough to be a Bruins' Hall of Famer. 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 215, pt 2: How big the Pavel Zacha trade turned out to be for the Bruins' succession plan at center. What other options the Bruins have in the pipeline for long term solutions at center. Is there also room for Fabian Lysell to break into Boston's roster this season? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your...

Going through the key takeaways from David Krejci's retirement press conference, including how much injury was a factor in his decision. Where the Bruins' top-6 forward group stands now that Bergeron and Krejci are officially gone. Plus, reflecting on Krejci's career and if he deserves to have his jersey retired in Boston. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @br...

Ep 214, pt 3: How will Jim Montgomery handle a season that has more up and downs than the 2022-23 season? Who the Bruins could bring in as their next defensemen coach. How the Erik Karlsson trade affects the Eastern Conference. 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.c...

Ep 214, pt 2: Which Bruins' we think could step up to fill some of the offensive gaps in the lineup after this offseason's high turnover. Looking into what the Bruins' defense can do to make up for the high turnover in the offense. Plus, a realistic look at the Bruins' standing in the Eastern Conference in the 2023-24 season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https...

Ep 214, pt 1: What Jeremy Swayman says was difficult about his arbitration hearing and how it may affect his future contract negotiations with the Bruins. Plus, reflecting on Swayman's role in the Bruins' historic 2022-23 season and how the goalie duo will impact this year's chances for success. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-po...

Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss the comments Jeremy Swayman made about his new contract and how arbitration affected his relationship with management. The future of the Swayman-Ullmark goalie duo. Plus, which Bruins' we think could step up to fill some of the offensive gaps in the lineup after this offseason's high turnover. And, who the Bruins could bring in as their next defensemen coach. Fol...

Ep 213, pt 1: We explain the Jeremy Swayman and Trent Frederic contract terms and cap hits as well as what the roster looks like now that a lot of the main offseason roster questions have been answered. 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 213, pt 2: Can Trent Frederic be counted on to drive the Bruins' 3rd line as a center this season? Plus, what 3rd-line combination could provide the Bruins with a youthful and fast 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

Ep 213, pt 3: Where will Charlie Coyle slide into the Bruins' lineup now that he will be a top-two center? Will Jake DeBrusk be able to lift the Bruins' top-six production? 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