The Skate Podcast

Ep 173, pt 2: Fixing a Bruins' power play that has now struggled for 20 games. What we've learned about the Bruins' goalie tandem through recent poor performances by both Swayman and Ullmark. 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 what concerns them about the Bruins' loss to Chicago and their overall decline in play over the last four games. Is there cause for concern with the Bruins' goalie-tandem? Plus, how some key injuries in the Eastern Conference could affect the Bruins in the playoffs. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx  To learn...

Ep 173, pt 1: What's caused the Forbort-Clifton pair to slump. Is the Bruins' loss to the Blackhawks more than just playing down to an opponent? Breaking down the main goaltending and defensive breakdowns against Chicago. 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...

Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss the Bruins' loss to Detroit in the second night of the back-to-back. Are we loving the Bruins new power-play units with Orlov and Bertuzzi? Good news on Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno injury timeline. Thoughts on college hockey tournaments and who the Bruins could sign out of the NCAA as college seasons end. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @bri...

Ep 172, pt 3: Will Montgomery be as quick to rearrange lines mid-game in the playoffs? Why the Grzelcyk-McAvoy pair shouldn't be dismissed despite complicated rotations in the Bruins' defensive pairings. Which NCAA Bruins prospects could sign with Providence now that their college seasons are over. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy...

Ep 172, pt 2: Should Orlov get more time with the top power-play unit? How much more can we expect from Tyler Bertuzzi and which line configurations might work best for him. An update on Hall and Foligno's health and what it means for Frederic, Greer, Hathaway and Nosek. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about you...

Ep 172, pt 1: Silver linings in the Bruins' loss to the Red Wings. At what point do we worry about the Bruins special teams? The Grzelcyk-McAvoy pair strikes again. An update on the status of Hampus Lindholm. 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 171, pt 3: Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss the Forbort-Grzelcyk pairing and rate it compared to other combinations the Bruins have had. Could Hall, Foligno or Clifton have made a difference in the Bruins game against Edmonton? 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://podcastchoi...

Ep 171, pt 2: Brian, Bridgette and Scott analyze the upside of the Bruins' new power-play units as they try to utilize their trade-deadline acquisitions on the man advantage. 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 171, pt 1: Brian, Bridgette and Scott go through what went wrong with the Bruins in their loss to the Oilers and whether or not some of the mistakes are signs of bigger issues. 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 the issues the Bruins had in their loss to the Oilers including some uncharacteristic mistakes and low energy. Did the Bruins notice the absence of Hall, Foligno and Clifton in the loss? Did the Bruins power-play adjustments show a step in the right direction? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx  To learn more a...

Ep 170, pt 3: Brian, Bridgette and Scott go through the flaws in each of the Eastern Conference's top contenders. Looking at why Carolina is probably a bigger threat to Boston than Tampa Bay or Toronto. Could Edmonton be the Western Conference's Stanley Cup Finalist? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx  To learn more about listener data and our p...

Ep 170, pt 2: Did Sweeney trade for Orlov to replace Grzelcyk? Should Montgomery use Orlov over McAvoy on the Bruins' top power-play unit? How Nosek has looked since returning from injury. 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 abo...

Ep 170, pt 1: What the Bruins can do with Bertuzzi when Hall and Foligno are healthy. Analyzing Montgomery's strategy to rest players in the last 20 games and what call-ups might happen when the Bruins' regulars are out. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.c...

Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss how the Bruins' win over the Rangers, where Bertuzzi slots into the lineup and which players on Boston could use some rest. How the Bruins could add another threat to their quiet powerplay. Why the Bruins' deadline moves could be the most impactful for any team in the Eastern Conference. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @brid...

Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss everything that happened with the Bruins in one of the most eventful days for the team. Discussing how Hall and Foligno's injuries factored into the trade for Tyler Bertuzzi. What Pastrnak's extension means for the Bruins ong term. Orlov continues to shine in the Bruins' defensive system against Buffalo. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @brian...

Ep 169, pt 2: What sticks out about the David Pastrnak extension timeline, term and what it means for the Bruins in the future. Can the Bruins bring back any of their three trade deadline rentals? Analyzing Dmitry Orlov's production, rotation and where he fits best. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx  To learn more about listener data and our pr...

Ep 169, pt 1: Analyzing Don Sweeney's successful day after another big trade deadline move and the extension of David Pastrnak. An update on the severity of Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno's injuries and what we know about the injury Brad Marchand suffered against the Sabres. Where Tyler Bertuzzi will fit into the Bruins lineup. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @...

Ep 169, pt 3: Can Bertuzzi and Lauko make up for the Hall and Foligno injuries? Will Taylor Hall really be out for the season? What big moves are yet to be made in the Eastern Conference before Friday's trade deadline? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com...

Ep 168, pt 1: Brian, Bridgette and Scott go through the historic accomplishments of Linus Ullmark and the Bruins as they sweep another road trip. What players will need load management as we approach 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 168, pt 2: Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway's impact so far for Boston and which Bruins' defenseman has found himself on the outside looking in. An update on the Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno injuries including what it means for the Bruins being able to add more before the trade deadline closes. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:...

Ep 168, pt 3: Brian, Bridgette and Scott compare the Bruins' trade deadline moves to other big moves in the Eastern Conference. Which teams made the best moves, and one team that has failed to make a big enough splash. Our votes for Bruins' 7th Player award. Quick fashion segment to wrap up. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy...

Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss the Bruins' back-to-back wins vs Edmonton and Calgary. How this road trip turned out to be the best stretch in Linus Ullmark's career. What Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway have already brought to the Bruins' lineup. Montgomery tips his hand as to which Bruins' defensemen could be the odd man out. Updates on the Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno injuries. Ideas for an...

Sunday Skate, pt 3: Could discipline be an issue with Orlov and Hathaway? Bruins do make a goalie trade. Discussing the other Eastern Conference trades that affect the Bruins, including the landing spot for Patrick Kane. 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...

Sunday Skate, pt 2: Andrew 'Razor' Raycroft and Scott McLaughlin debate how the Bruins should handle their defensemen rotation. Does Clifton deserve to remain in the Bruins' 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