The Skate Podcast

Brian, Bridgette and Scott share their takeaways from the Bruins' shootout loss in Ottawa and win in New Jersey coming out of the Christmas break. Jeremy Swayman and Linus Ullmark both impress in the Bruins' back-to-back on the road. We look into the issues with the Bruins' second line and where they stem from. Plus, what you need to know about the Winter Classic weather, events and matchup. Follo...

Ep 147, pt 1: Brian, Bridgette and Scott break down the performances of Jeremy Swayman and Linus Ullmark in the Bruins' back-to-back on the road. Plus, how scheduling effected their games after the holiday break. 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 147, pt 2: A deeper look into the play of Trent Frederic and Craig Smith as they show how they can help the team. We go through the troubling stats and decline in performance of the "Czech line" as well as possible fixes. 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/...

Ep 147, pt 3: Brian, Bridgette and Scott analyze the Bruins' defensive pairs, including a change in opinion of the Lindholm-Carlo pairing. Some close brushes with injury for their most injury-prone players. Plus, what you need to know about the Winter Classic weather, events and matchup. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Lea...

Brian and Bridgette dissect the Bruins' wins over Winnipeg and New Jersey despite difficult circumstances. Reacting to the Bruins' statement following an independent review of their Mitchell Miller signing. Will weather ruin the Winter Classic? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:...

Ep 146, pt 2: How the Bruins matchup against other teams in the Eastern Conference and the NHL as a whole. Bridgette and Brian go through several "gifts" the Bruins have gotten this season ahead of the Christmas break. 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...

Ep 146, pt 1: Brian and Bridgette go through the key issues the Bruins faced against Winnipeg and New Jersey, and the contributions from the second line that helped them overcome them. How Swayman and Ullmark helped the Bruins win back-to-back games during a tough part of the schedule. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn...

Ep 146, pt 3: Reacting to the Bruins' statement following an independent review of their Mitchell Miller signing. Will weather ruin the Winter Classic? 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 break down the issues the Bruins dealt with in a deceiving 7-3 win over the Florida Panthers. Going through the progression of Carlo and Clifton on offense this season. Is Lindholm or McAvoy the Bruins' best defensemen? Thoughts on Bergeron 1000th point ceremony, Smith Being waived, Swayman vs Columbus, and Ullmark vs Florida. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclau...

Ep 145, pt 2: What we've noticed about Matt Grzelcyk's play this season. We pose the question: Is Hampus Lindholm the Bruins' best defenseman this season? Or is it still Charlie McAvoy? 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 145, pt 1: What factored into the Bruins jumping out to a huge lead against Florida, despite not having one of their best games. What's to blame for the Bruins below-average play the past few games. What Carlo and Clifton have brought to the Bruins offense. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx To learn more about listener data and our privacy p...

Ep 145, pt 3: Brian, Bridgette and Scott share their thoughts on Bergeron's 100th point ceremony and Linus Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman's performances this week. Plus, what the Bruins' move to waive Craig Smith means for Boston's salary cap space. 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:...

Brian, Bridgette and Scott go through the Bruins' loss to the LA Kings in another shootout at the Garden. How frustration got the Bruins off their game. We discuss which Bruins brought their full effort, which Bruins did not, and why that might be. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices vis...

Ep 144, pt 1: Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss the key takeaways from the Bruins' loss to the Kings. A deeper look into Brad Marchand's game, emotion and injury recovery. 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 choice...

Ep 144, pt 3: Is the 2nd line relying too much on David Pastrnak? Why Jim Montgomery tried the Forbort-McAvoy combination against the Kings. What we thought of Linus Ullmark's performance in his third-straight start. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/pr...

Ep 144, pt 2: Did Charlie McAvoy and David Krejci have an off night against LA? More on Lindholm's game time decision to play. Analyzing Taylor Hall's role and contributions in the last 10 games. 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 mo...

Ep 143, pt 2: Why Jim Montgomery says Brad Marchand is only at 85%. Bergeron the front runner for the Selke...again. Forbort's defensive and offensive contributions this season. Have shootouts and 3-on-3 overtimes lost their luster? 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...

Brian, Bridgette and Scott cover a variety of topics from the Bruins' performance against the New York Islanders, to whether Ullmark can handle this large of a workload, and whether or not it's possible for the Bruins to add Jonathan Toews at the trade deadline. Plus, thoughts on Ovechkin hitting 800 goals, Ryan Reynolds trying to buy the Ottawa Senators and bad news for the Bruins when it comes t...

Ep 143, pt 1: Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss how the Bruins recovered from a horrible start against the Islanders. Jake DeBrusk is on track for the highest point total in his career. Can Ullmark handle such a heavy workload long term? 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...

Ep 143, pt 3: Brian, Bridgette and Scott take a look around some of the NHL's most important recent headlines including the latest milestone for Alex Ovechkin, Ryan Reynolds trying to buy the Ottawa Senators, and the Bruins being connected to trade rumors about Jonathan Toews. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more abo...

Ep 142, pt 3: We answer a listener question from Brian in Berkeley about the progress and NHL timeline of Fabian Lysell. A look at the Providence Bruins who are most ready for a call-up. Chara accidentally re-ignites beef with the 2011 Vancouver Canucks. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx To learn more about listener data and our privacy practic...

Ep 142, pt 2: Bridgette and Scott describe the successes of the Bruins' bottom six forwards this weekend. Scott names the Coyle line "The Protection Line." What Linus Ullmark would have to do to win the Vezina this year. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.co...

Ep 142, pt 1: Bridgette and Scott break down the Bruins' last minute loss to the Coyotes and team effort against Vegas. When David Krejci is expected to return. We take a deeper look into Pavel Zacha's contributions to the Bruins and what role he could play for them this year and beyond. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx To learn more about lis...

Bridgette and Scott go through the key moments of the Bruins' loss in Arizona and bounce-back win against Bruce Cassidy and the Vegas Golden Knights. Should the NHL change its review rules? A key roster question Pavel Zacha has helped solve. Answering a listener question from Brian in Berkeley about Fabian Lysell. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audac...

Ep 141, pt 3: Brian, Bridgette and Scott go through the similarities and differences between what the Bruins are dealing with in trying to sign David Pastrnak before he becomes a free agent and what situation the Red Sox ended up in with Xander Bogaerts. What teams may be willing to swoop in and outbid the Bruins? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audac...