The Skate Podcast

Ep 154, pt 1: Recapping key moments of the Bruins wins over the Islanders and Rangers. Can Zboril step up if Carlo misses time with foot injury? Is McAvoy about to turn it up a notch? 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 you...

Ep 154, pt 2: Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss options to get Taylor Hall going again as his struggles to produce now date back 14 games. Could Hall go to the top line? Ullmark-Swayman goalie duo stays strong. With Nosek's lingering injury, does it make sense to add depth at center at the trade deadline? Or do they have an internal option? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @br...

Ep 154, pt 3: Bergeron is a beast. Would any Bruins actually be open to load management? What to believe and what not to believe about the Pastrnak contract extension rumors. A debate about the NHL All-Star Game format. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com...

In a special Skate Pod & Rich Keefe Show crossover, Bridgette and Keefe discuss his sources latest claims on where the David Pastrnak contract-extension negotiations stand. New details on the Bruins original offer, Pastrnak's agents counter-offer and how close the sides are in money. Follow WEEI's new @richkeefeshow account on Twitter and Instagram. | @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_...

Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss David Krejci's 1000th career game, all with the Bruins, and how his teammates spoke about him after the game. Covering the Bruins' shutout against the Flyers. Plus, new thoughts on the Pavel Zacha extension, what Don Sweeney should focus on at the trade deadline and what David Pastnak's agent confirmed about his extension talks. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod...

Ep 153, pt 1: What David Krejci has meant to the Bruins' program since he entered the league, and how important he is for them this season. Going over the Bruins' blowout win over the Flyers for Krejci's 1000th game.  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/adchoic...

Pasta's agent confirms progress in extension talks, DeBrusk's injury update, Foligno's hot mic moment and more. 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 153, pt 2: Brian, Bridgette and Scott put into perspective the Bruins' roster needs for a playoff run and in the future after the Pavel Zacha extension. Would adding a #1 or #2 center like Bo Horvat or Dylan Larkin be worth the cost? And would it even be possible with their cap situation? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy...

Brian and Scott discuss Pavel Zacha's four-year extension on what it means for the Bruins moving forward. 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 discuss the idea, surfaced by some media after the Bruins' loss to Seattle, that there is now a "blueprint" for beating Boston. 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. 152, Part 1: Brian and Scott share their biggest takeaways from the Bruins' 4-3 win over the Maple Leafs. 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' thrilling 4-3 win over the Maple Leafs and react to the news of Pavel Zacha signing a four-year extension. 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 ht...

We talk to Charlie Coyle about the Bruins' dominant season, his special teams play and how he's seen Trent Frederic mature over time. Plus, we ask Coyle who the Bruins' best all-around athlete is after seeing teammates try other sports before the Winter Classic. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx  To learn more about listener data and our privac...

Ep 150, pt 3: Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss Trent Frederic's fire on the Bruins' three-game road trip. Anticipating an increased workload for Jeremy Swayman going forward as the Bruins manage minutes for their goalie duo. A look ahead to the Bruins' schedule over the next three weeks. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy L...

Ep 150, pt 2: Brian, Bridgette and Scott give background into David Pastrnak's historic point pace, increasing value and expected contract in Boston or elsewhere. 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

Bruins dominate Ducks to cap off perfect road trip. Revisiting the Lindholm trade as he played his former team. What percent chance do the Bruins have of winning the Stanley Cup this 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

Brian, Bridgette and Scott analyze the Bruins' dominate play on their three-game California road trip in which David Pastrnak produced at an even higher pace. We talk Bruins' Stanley Cup odds and take a look ahead to what's coming for the Bruins in January and February. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx To learn more about listener data and our...

Ep 149, pt 3: Brian, Bridgette and Scott go through the statistics of the Bruins' goalie duo this season and how it compares to the rest of the league. Is Fabian Lysell a good choice to replace Jake DeBrusk on the Bruins' first line with DeBrusk out? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit h...

Ep 149, pt 2: Brian, Bridgette and Scott cover the spark Brad Marchand and Trent Frederic added to the Bruins' to energize them in what could have been a let-down game in LA. How close is Marchand to 100%? 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 149, pt 1: Brian, Bridgette and Scott provide the details of the DeBrusk injury timetable and what it means for the Bruins' lineup and production. Can the Bruins' second line get things going with Krejci and Hall reunited? 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...

Brian, Bridgette and Scott evaluate what the injury to Jake DeBrusk means for the Bruins, the lineup shake up it creates and the timetable for his return. Marchand and Frederic's roles in the Bruins' road win over LA. How the Bruins' have successfully utilized their goalie duo. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx To learn more about listener data...

Ep 148, pt 1: Bridgette and Scott report on the Winter Classic and the festivities around the event. We take a deeper dive into what Jake DeBrusk has gone through to return to being a fan favorite. 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...

Ep 148, pt 2: Bridgette and Scott describe the leadership involved from several players in their Bruins' Winter Classic wins. Which players excelled at Fenway and which players had quieter nights. We address Rich Keefe's report that David Pastrnak is close to finalizing an extension to stay in Boston for another eight seasons. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: http...

Ep 148, pt 3: Bridgette and Scott report on some of the behind-the-scenes stories from the Winter Classic, including when the Bruins decided to arrive in Red Sox uniforms and Chara's run-in with a drone. Plus, how the NHL has created an environment where star players like David Pastrnak can showcase their personalities and attract a larger audience to hockey. To learn more about listener data and...

Bridgette and Scott share their reporting from the Winter Classic -- from the festivities surrounding the game to the results and post-game reaction from players. It's obvious that Jake DeBrusk has fully regained popularity with Boston fans. Which players impressed, which players were leaders and which players faded into the background of the Winter Classic. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @s...