The Skate Podcast

Ep 187, pt 1: Takeaways from the Bruins' Game 1 win over the Panthers including areas of improvement for Boston. How goaltending matched up between Ullmark and Lyon. What the lines looked like without Bergeron even strength and on the 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...

Ep 187, pt 2: How much can Nick Foligno impact the series with the Panthers? How the Bruins responded to the Panthers' physicality. Why Montgomery wants Forbort in the lineup over Grzelcyk. 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 187, pt 3: We give the details we know about Bergeron's health and how close he was to playing in Game 1. Why Pavel Zacha could be the ideal replacement for Bergeron if he remains out and in the future when he retires. Seeing how Tyler Bertuzzi compliments the lineup, should the Bruins prioritize re-signing him the offseason over other players? To learn more about listener data and our privacy...

Discussing the impact of not having Bergeron in the lineup, how the first line looked centered by Pavel Zacha, and how long Bergeron could be out for. How Forbort and Foligno looked in their first games back in over a month. How the Bruins won their Game 1 goalie matchup. How Bertuzzi fit in on a line with Krejci and Pastrnak and should the Bruins prioritize re-signing him in the offseason? Follow...

Ep 186, pt 1: We go through the lines Jim Montgomery ran out in the Bruins' last practice before the playoffs. The latest on Bergeron's health after missing another practice. Are we concerned about the Bruins' veterans being 100% at the end of the playoffs? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices....

Ep 186, pt 2: Does taking Frederic out make the most sense if Foligno is back for Game 1? Does this series with the Panthers call for a heavier lineup on defense? Sizing up the goalie matchups including the health of Ullmark and Swayman, and the uncertainty in net with Panther's goalies Sergei Bobrovsky and Alex Lyon.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www....

Ep 186, pt 3: Comparing the Panthers stars and depth to that of the Bruins. We give our Round 1 predictions. What the Round 1 schedule looks like. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx  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://podcastc...

Scott reports the latest from Bruins' practice, including the lines the Bruins are rolling in their final tune up before Game 1 against the Florida Panthers. Is there reason to be concerned that Bergeron missed another practice? Is Forbort healthy enough to knock Grzelcyk out of the lineup? An in depth look at the Panthers' team and who to keep an eye on in the Bruins' first-round series. Sizing u...

Scott and Brian are joined by Bridgette who is reporting from Montreal for the Bruins' final regular season game. What was weird about the teams approach to the final game before playoffs. News on the health of Bergeron, Foligno, Forbort and Krejci and which players could be back for Game 1 against the Panthers. Sizing up the Florida Panthers and what would have to go wrong for the Bruins to lose...

Ep 184, pt 3: Assessing Marchand during his now 16-game goal drought. Why the Bruins could benefit from not resting their players in the last two games of the regular season. Touching on the latest NHL standings and potential Round 1 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:/...

Ep 184, pt 2: Is David Krejci's absence more than just soreness? Should Montgomery reunite the Czech line or keep Bertuzzi with Pastrnak? Could Forbort, Foligno miss Round 1 of playoffs?  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

The key reasons why this Bruins' team was able to make history with a record-setting 63-win season. Will the league take David Pastrnak more seriously as a MVP candidate after his 60th goal? Why the Bruins seem to be set on playing a nearly full roster in the final two games of the regular season. Is Taylor Hall up to playoff speed? And will Derek Forbort and Nick Foligno really be ready for the f...

Ep 184, pt 1: Recapping the Bruins' historic win over the Flyers. The characteristics of this team that made 63 wins possible. Is now the time to rest David Pastrnak after he has managed his 60th goal? 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 recap the Bruins' win over the Maple Leafs, how Jeremy Swayman looked against a playoff team and the latest on Charlie McAvoy's upper-body injury suffered during Thursday's game. We debate a playoff goalie rotation and disagree over which of three potential playoff opponents would be the toughest for the Bruins to match up against. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefe...

Ep 183, pt 1: Would an even goalie rotation of Jeremy Swayman and Linus Ullmark make sense for the playoffs and what advantages could it have? Takeaway's from a boring Bruins-Maple Leafs' game. What happened to Charlie McAvoy that caused him to leave Thursday's game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad...

Ep 183, pt 2: We look at the numbers Brad Marchand has been putting up over the last 14 games. We get into our level of concern that his struggles could continue into the playoffs and what his impact has been on the playoffs in the past. Plus, looking into the Bruins' power-play slump as well. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-poli...

Ep 183, pt 3: Scott argues why a Bruins-Islanders' series might be the worst option for Boston. Are the Panthers peaking at the right time to challenge the Bruins in a first round series? 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

Guest Jake DeBrusk talks Bruins' playoffs, his relationship with Jim Montgomery and who helped him redeem his career after the low point with his trade request. Scott gives an update from practice on how close Taylor Hall is to his return and which Bruins' player might not be back to start the playoffs. (DeBrusk starts at 19:35) Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_...

Ep 182, pt 1: Bridgette and Scott discuss the new developments from Wednesday's Bruins' practice, including how Hall's practice went on a line with Coyle and Bertuzzi. Updates on where Nick Foligno and Derek Forbort are in their recovery and whether Forbort will actually be back for the first round. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privac...

Ep 182, pt 2: We talk to guest Jake DeBrusk, who opened up about his experience with his Winter Classic injuries, why he thinks Jim Montgomery has been so effective and what it took for him to save his career. 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 181, pt 1: Key takeaways from the Bruins-Blues game. How the absence of Bergeron, Krejci and McAvoy affected the lineup in St. Louis. Why the 'Czech unit' plus Bertuzzi is the Bruins' current best option on the 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.co...

Ep 181, pt 2: Is there any cause for concern in a Bruins-Penguins playoff series? Where David Pastrnak sits in Bruins' franchise history with the potential of a 60-goal 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 https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why Brad Marchand wants to play the last five games without resting before the playoffs. How Trent Frederic has made his case to stay in the Bruins' playoff lineup. What Brandon Carlo means to the Bruins' penalty kill. 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/adchoi...

Is Pavel Zacha better in the bumper right now than Patrice Bergeron? Can Taylor Hall improve the Bruins' power play when he returns from injury? Putting into perspective David Pastrnak's milestones and the Bruins' historic season. Our predictions on whether Pastrnak will score 60, the Bruins will reach 63 wins and whether the Penguins could have a shot at beating Boston in a playoff series. Follow...

Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss the Bruins' performance in their Presidents' Trophy clinching win against the Columbus Blue Jackets. What it's taken from the Bruins this season to make their historic season possible. Judging Jakub Lauko's potential playoff role after another impactful game. What could happen to the Bruins' defensemen rotation if they were to sign Mason Lohrei out of college bef...