The Skate Podcast

We go through what the new contracts for Trent Frederic and Jeremy Swayman mean for the 2023-24 Bruins cap situation, lineup and outlook. Analyzing how big the drop off in team scoring may be compared to last year, now that we have a clearer idea of Boston's roster. What this season could mean for Trent Frederic, Charlie Coyle and Jake DeBrusk in new roles. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @br...

Bridgette, Brian and Scott discuss Patrice Bergeron's comments from his retirement press conference, what information we still feel is missing and what management had to say about their plan for the center position with him gone. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy...

Ep 211, pt 1: How Patrice Bergeron's heath ultimately factored into his decision to retire. Where do the Bruins go from here from now until training camp in terms of configuring a lineup without Bergeron? Which players will Bergeron's absence affect most on the ice this season? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more ab...

Ep 211, pt 2: Will the Bruins be actively seeking to trade for a number one center now that Patrice Bergeron has retired? How the top-6 forward group could shake out next season without Bergeron and Krejci. Plus, the general outlook for the 2023-24 season with Bergeron out of the picture. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Le...

Ep 211, pt 3: Bridgette, Brian and Scott go through Patrice Bergeron's most important moments, accomplishments and memories as a Bruin after he announces his retirement. 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 react to the news that Patrice Bergeron has retired after 19 seasons with the Bruins. Going through his most important moments, accomplishments and memories. Plus, what the Bruins future this upcoming season and beyond looks like without Bergeron as the team's number one center. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Ema...

Ep 210, pt 1: Analyzing how the Bruins would match up to the other teams in the Atlantic, who have also seen a lot of roster turnover, with and without Bergeron as the Bruins' top-line center. Are the Bruins really that different from where they were at this time last season? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more abou...

Ep 210, pt 2: Which Bruins' free-agent signings this offseason rank among the best deals in the NHL. How the Tyler Bertuzzi contract in Toronto ended up being one of the best value deals of the summer. 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 210, pt 3: Where Fabian Lysell was ranked among the top 50 NHL prospects and what we think his ceiling could be this season. Is he an undervalued prospect? 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 react to some recent offseason rankings of the Bruins and their prospects. Comparing the current Bruins' team to the rest of the teams in the division now that free agency has died down. Would it be too much of a stretch to think Lysell could end up in the Bruins' top-six forwards this season? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @brian...

Skate Pod Ep 209: Scott and Bridgette head out to Skate Three in Tyngsboro, MA to speak to Stanley Cup champion Jack Eichel. Hear what Eichel had to say about how big a role Bruce Cassidy had in his personal growth this season and in winning the cup. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com To learn more about listener...

Ep 208, pt 3: Final takeaways from rookie development camp, including why Matthew Poitras has become such an exciting prospect for 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 208, pt 2: Discussing the roster implications of the Jesper Boqvist move, where he will play, what his strengths are and who he's be competing for a spot with. Plus, a final update from development camp including what Fabian Lysell looked like after returning from his concussion. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn mo...

Ep 208, pt 1: We get into what Bruce Cassidy said on WEEI's The Greg Hill Show, what we learned about the players that supported him and what he plans to do with the cup. 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 discuss Bruce Cassidy's comments to WEEI's the Greg Hill Show, what it revealed about his departure from Boston and what he changed after his feedback from Don Sweeney. Where the Stanley Cup will be in Massachusetts this week. Final takeaways from rookie development camp, including why Matthew Poitras has become such an exciting prospect for the Bruins. Follow us on Twit...

Ep 207, pt 3: Bruins' defenseman prospect Mason Lohrei talks to Scott about his development at Ohio State, in Providence and at rookie development camp. How Adam McQuaid has influenced Lohrei's style of play. Plus, what Lohrei expects for 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...

Ep 207, pt 2: Bruins forward prospect Fabian Lysell talks to Scott about his injury recovery, rookie development camp, and what big changes he's making this offseason to improve into an NHL player. 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 207, pt 1: Scott and Bridgette discuss this year's rookie development camp standouts including the latest updates on top prospects Mason Lohrei and Fabian Lysell. Plus, we continue our discussion on the Bruins' free-agent signings and departures. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ht...

Bruins' prospects Fabian Lysell and Mason Lohrei join the podcast from rookie development camp. Hear what Lysell says about his recovery from a bad concussion and who Lohrei says has helped him the most from the Bruins' organization. Plus, reaction to this week's free-agent signings and departures and which other prospects are standing out at rookie camp.  Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bri...

Ep 206, pt 1: What the Bruins added in a very active first two days of free agency. What the Bruins' roster looks like now. Is the 2023 Bruins' team shaking out to be a non-competitive team? 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 206, pt 2: What we now know about the Bruins' center situation, their new center additions and if they could still be able to trade for a No. 1 center if Patrice Bergeron retires. Potential trade partners for the Bruins to add a No. 1 center. 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:...

Ep 206, pt 3: Assessing how the Bruins handled the negotiations with Tyler Bertuzzi, if they should have competed with the Leafs' offer and what they may try to do with the cap space his contract would have taken up. 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...

What to make of the Bruins' free-agency moves, who they signed and who they missed out on. What went wrong in the Bruins' negotiations with Tyler Bertuzzi? Plus, what needs remain for the Bruins. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audac...

Ep 205, pt 3: Why the move to send Hall and Foligno to Chicago made sense for both sides. Discussing the Bruins accolades from the NHL Awards. Should we read into the fact that the Bruins traded for three right shot defensemen? 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 205, pt 2: A look at all of the pieces that Bruins management has to figure out over the next few weeks. What the Bruins cap situation would be with and without Bergeron. Brian is excited about the Bruins' new centennial season jersey. 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...