The Skate Podcast

Ep 141, pt 2: Brian, Bridgette and Scott take a look into the Bruins' defense and goaltending against the Avs. Nosek's failed attempt at fighting. Linus Ullmark's play is best in the league but when will he come back down to earth? 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://podcastchoic...

Ep 141, pt 1: Brian, Bridgette and Scott break down the contributions of Pastrnak, Hall and Frederic against the Avalanche. The Bruins third line is putting up numbers that compare to the best lines in the league. Why Craig Smith is still lacking an everyday role in the lineup. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more ab...

Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss the Bruins' 4-0 shutout win over the Avalanche to start their road trip. The third line contributions continue. Comparing the David Pastrnak extension dilemma to what happened to the Red Sox with Xander Bogaerts. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices vis...

Ep 140, pt 1: Brian, Bridgette and Scott go through what contributed to the Bruins' slow start, Bruce Cassidy's tribute in his first time back at the Garden and what issues some Bruins defensive pairs have had since McAvoy came back. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www...

Brian, Bridgette and Scott break down the Bruins first home loss of the season against Bruce Cassidy and the Vegas Golden Knights. Discussing the Bruins' slow start, Cassidy's postgame comments and Bergeron's close brush with a major injury. Plus, we answer a listener question about the status of David Pastrnak's contract extension talks. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @brian...

Ep 140, pt 3: Brian, Bridgette and Scott answer a listener question about what happened to the David Pastrnak contract extension talks. What we know and still don't know about a potential extension and timeline. And, what kind of future the Bruins would have if Pastrnak left. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx To learn more about listener data a...

Ep 140, pt 2: Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss the performances of each of the bottom six forwards in the Bruins' shootout loss to the Golden Knights. A dangerous play for Patrice Bergeron. What Bruce Cassidy said after the game. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.a...

Ep. 139, Part 3: Brian and Scott discuss the Bruins' still-improving 5-on-5 offense, especially from the top line. They also get sidetracked into lamenting the sad state of best-on-best international hockey. 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. 139, Part 2: Brian and Scott discuss the Bruins' unmatched depth, including Trent Frederic's growth and Charlie Coyle adding more to his 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/adchoices

Ep. 139, Part 1: Brian and Scott break down the Bruins' 5-1 win over the Avalanche, who admittedly were not at full strength. 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' 5-1 win over the defending Stanley Cup champion Avalanche. While Colorado wasn't full strength, this was still an impressive win that showcased Boston's unmatched depth. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-p...

Ep 138, pt 3: Brian, Bridgette and Scott break down Jeremy Swayman's performance in the win over Tampa Bay. Do people really like the Bruins' Winter Classic uniforms? 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 whether the Bruins could be the deepest team in the league. What you need to know about the Bruins' recent moves to clear up cap space. Was the win over Tampa Bay Jeremy Swayman's best performance of the season? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visi...

Ep 138, pt 1: Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss how the Bruins made a smaller move than expected to open up the cap space needed for Derek Forbort to return. What the cap situation means for the future of Anton Stralman and Craig Smith. Why the Hall-Coyle-Frederic line has had much more chemistry than last year.    To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.aud...

Ep 138, pt 2: Brian, Bridgette and Scott answer some bigger picture questions such as, are the Bruins the deepest team in the NHL? Have they passed the Avalanche as Stanley Cup favorites? 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 137, pt 3: Bridgette and Brian go though the ending of the Bruins' win over Carolina, capped off by a David Pastrnak overtime game-winning goal. What's going on with Jacob Zboril? Bruins unveil their Winter Classic jersey. 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 137, pt 1: Brian and Bridgette go through the challenges the Bruins faced in their comeback against Carolina to get their 12th-straight home win. Assessing the strengths of the Bruins' third line with Taylor Hall on the left wing. The update on the Ullmark and Smith injuries is promising. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy...

Ep 137, pt 2: Brian and Bridgette go through the Bruins special-teams struggles and whether or not they could be a lingering issue. The 'Czech line' scores all three Bruins' goals. The Bruins' rotating defensive pairs could be taking away from some players full potential. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about yo...

With Scott on IR, Brian and Bridgette go through the key moments of the Bruins' comeback win over Carolina that made them the first team in NHL history to win their first 12 home games in a season. An update on Ullmark and Smith's injuries after Friday's game. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx    To learn more about listener data and our privac...

Brian, Bridgette and Scott start off by recapping Bergeron's importance to the Bruins throughout his time with the franchise, as he scored his 1000th career point against the Tampa Bay Lightning. David Krejci and Charlie McAvoy continue to contribute. What we think of the Bruins' leaked Winter Classic jerseys. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx ...

Ep 136, pt 1. Brian, Bridgette and Scott describe how Patrice Bergeron continues to add on to his already Hall-of-Fame-worthy career. Where does Pavel Zacha fit best? How the Bruins' impressive record gives them the luxury to test different lineup combinations. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx   To learn more about listener data and our privac...

Ep 136, pt 2: Krejci, Pastrnak and McAvoy continued to produce. What matchups Brandon Carlo works best in. We discuss each Bruins' defensemen's role in special teams play. 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 choic...

Ep 136, pt 3: Grading Swayman's return vs Chicago and Ullmark's performance in Tampa Bay. The Bruins' could have done better with their Winter Classic jersey design. 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 how the Bruins overcame a slow start against the Flyers to maintain their perfect record at home. What Nosek and Foligno bring to the team. Do we like the Stralman-Carlo pair? And is this the beginning of an uptick in productivity for Krejci and the Bruins' second line? Follow us on Twitter *if it still exists by the time we post this*: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughli...

Ep. 135 (pt. 1): Brian, Bridgette and Scott go through key performances in the Bruins' win over the Flyers. How Krejci and Nosek have gotten going offensively. Why Jim Montgomery is tinkering with his forward lines so much. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx    To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacy...