The Skate Podcast

Ep 180, pt 1: Going through the initial takeaways from the Bruins' win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. What makes Jakub Lauko a good playoff option for the Bruins. How Jakub Zboril could find himself even further down the defensive depth chart with the signing of this player before seasons' end. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx  To learn more...

Ep 180, pt 2: Is Pavel Zacha playing better in the bumper on the power play than Patrice Bergeron? Is Montgomery making things better or worse by giving his 'second power-play unit' more ice time? Should playoff teams be afraid of the Bruins' power play despite its recent struggles? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn mo...

Ep 180, pt 3: Should we be worried about the curse of Presidents' Trophy winners with this year's top-finishing Bruins' team? Debating whether a Florida matchup or a Pittsburgh matchup for the Bruins' in the first round would be most preferable for Boston. How Montgomery may look to maneuver the Bruins' goalie rotation to give Boston an upper hand in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. To learn more about l...

Ep. 179, Part 3: Brian and Scott discuss Darren Dreger's report that Taylor Hall is ready to return but can't because of cap issues and Jim Montgomery's subsequent denial of that report. 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. 179, Part 2: The Bruins' power play continues to struggle. Brian and Scott react to some postgame comments from Jim Montgomery and Brad Marchand and try to figure it out how they can fix 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. 179, Part 1: Brian and Scott discuss the Bruins' crazy March schedule, which Brad Marchand said after Tuesday's loss is the toughest he's ever been a part of. 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 and Scott break down the Bruins' lackluster loss to the Predators and their ongoing power-play struggles. They also discuss Darren Dreger's report about Taylor Hall being ready to return and Jim Montgomery's denial. 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. 178, Part 3: Brian and Scott discuss top Bruins defense prospect Mason Lohrei, who could sign with the Bruins any day now that Ohio State's season is over. 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. 178, Part 2: Brian and Scott react to David Pastrnak scoring his 50th and 51st goals of the season and reflect on how impressive his growth has been over the course of 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. 178, Part 1: Brian and Scott discuss the Bruins' depth showing up in a win over Carolina in a game where Patrice Bergeron, Brad Marchand and Hampus Lindholm all sat. Jakub Lauko, in particular, has made most of the opportunities and looks like someone who might deserve to stick in the lineup. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-p...

Brian and Scott break down the Bruins' weekend sweep of the Lightning and Hurricanes. They discuss David Pastrnak scoring his 50th, Jakub Lauko taking advantage of his opportunities, and the possibility of Boston now signing top defense prospect Mason Lohrei. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices...

Brian and Scott (still no Bridgette) break down the Bruins' 4-2 win over the Canadiens and the state of the rivalry, which has been hurt by the NHL's scheduling. They discuss Jake DeBrusk staying hot, David Pastrnak closing in on 50 goals, Brad Marchand defending his captain, and A.J. Greer crossing the line. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc....

Ep. 176, Part 3: Brian and Scott continue to debate rotating goalies in the playoffs vs. riding a No. 1. They also discuss Charlie Coyle's stellar play this season, especially recently. 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. 176, Part 2: Brian and Scott discuss Tyler Bertuzzi looking more and more comfortable with the Bruins, and then they debate whether the Bruins could rotate goalies in 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. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep. 176, Part 1: Brian and Scott discuss the continued resurgence of the Patrice Bergeron line, as well as how the Bruins' penalty kill will fare without Derek Forbort. 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 and Scott (no Bridgette) break down the Bruins' win over Ottawa -- their fourth straight -- and debate whether rotating goalies in the playoffs could be a good idea. They also discuss Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno's progress, as well as Derek Forbort's injury. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad c...

Ep 175, pt 3: Describing the importance of Hampus Lindholm to the Bruins as he enters the Norris Trophy conversation. Which of the Islanders, Penguins or Pathers would be the tougher matchup for the Bruins? How Jeremy Swayman has looked in his back-to-back shutouts. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad...

Ep 175, pt 2: As David Pastrnak approaches his 50th goal, we get into how plausible it is for him to become the Bruins' top goal scorer in franchise history. Is Trent Frederic playing the best hockey of his career right now? Is it Cup or bust for this Bruins' team? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad c...

Ep 175, pt 1: Discussing the contributions of the Bergeron line this weekend. Has Lindholm helped the Bruins' top power-play unit? A deeper look at how the Bruins' depth had added to the offense. Grading Jakub Zboril's play as he enters the Bruins' defensemen rotation. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your...

Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss the Bruins' dominant weekend against Minnesota and Buffalo. Assessing how Jakub Zboril played in Buffalo and how the Bruins might use him going forward. We analyze the different roster combinations from Sunday's game including how Tyler Bertuzzi and David Pastrnak worked on the same line. Does Hampus Lindholm have a shot at winning the Norris Trophy? Follow us on...

Examining which lines and players set the pace in the Bruins' win over Winnipeg. Assessing the pros and cons of Jakub Lauko vs AJ Greer in a playoff series. An update on the Derek Forbort injury and what it means for Jakub Zboril and the Bruins' defensemen rotation. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx  To learn more about listener data and our pr...

Ep 174, pt 2: We go through how injury recovery for both Brad Marchand and Jake DeBrusk could be affecting the recent lack-luster play from the Bruins' first line. Can the Bruins' second line and depth scoring make up for the lack of production from the Bergeron line? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your a...

Ep 174, pt 1: Reviewing which players in the Bruins' bottom-six forwards helped give life to the Bruins even in recent losses. Could production from the third line help kickstart Tyler Bertuzzi's scoring in Boston? Could Jakub Lauko win a roster spot for the playoffs over AJ Greer? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn mor...

Ep 174, pt 3: Tracking what the Bruins did better against Winnipeg that they couldn't do earlier in the road trip in losses to Detroit and Chicago. What happened to Derek Forbort and what it means for the Bruins' defensemen rotation. Could Jakub Zboril finally see ice time if Forbort misses more time? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/priv...

Ep 173, pt 3: Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss some positives from the Bruins' bad game against Chicago including their third-line effort. How some key injuries in the Eastern Conference could affect the Bruins in the playoffs. Happy Birthday Scott! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...