The Skate Podcast

Ep. 135 (pt. 3): Brian, Bridgette and Scott break down how much perceptions of Nick Foligno have changed from the start of the season to now. Is anyone else mad that the Bruins-Candians rivalry has been missing the past few seasons? Quick fashion segment about Bruins' potential Winter Classic jerseys.  Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx    To le...

Ep. 135 (pt. 2): Brian, Bridgette and Scott break down the role of the Bruins' defense in their win over the Flyers. Assessing the Stralman-Carlo third pairing. Where Derek Forbort will slot in when he returns from injury. 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/ad...

Brian and Scott discuss the news that the Bruins have brought in an independent firm to review their player-vetting process. Then (21:53) Scott sits down with Taylor Hall to discuss his season, including some recent struggles, and the team's historic start. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx To learn more about listener data and our privacy prac...

Ep. 133, Part 3: Brian and Scott discuss the Bruins' defensive depth chart, which now has Connor Clifton ahead of Brandon Carlo. What should their pairings be once Derek Forbort returns? 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. 133, Part 2: Brian and Scott dive into the Bruins' bottom six, where Tomas Nosek ended his goal drought, Craig Smith got scratched, and A.J. Greer electrified the Garden crowd with a fight. 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. 133, Part 1: Brian and Scott break down the Bruins' back-to-back wins over the Sabres and Canucks. 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' back-to-back wins over the Sabres and Canucks, including some changes to the power play and the reuniting of Brad Marchand, Patrice Bergeron and David Pastrnak. The Bruins are now 14-2-0 overall and 9-0-0 at home. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx To learn more about listener data and our pr...

Ep. 132 (pt. 3): Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss how a new statement from Isaiah Meyer-Crothers shows the Bruins' decision to sign Mitchell Miller was even worse than we knew. 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 a...

Ep. 132 (pt. 1): Brian, Bridgette and Scott go through Charlie McAvoy's performance in his first game of the season, Connor Clifton's consistently good play and the Bruins' overall defensive success. 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 L...

Ep. 132 (pt. 2): Brian, Bridgette and Scott answer questions about the Bruins offense. Can the Krejci line regain its chemistry? Are the Bruins over-using their new all-forward powerplay structure? 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 Lea...

Brian, Bridgette and Scott assess Charlie McAvoy's performance in his season debut vs Calgary, the Bruins' all-forward power play and the latest info on the Mitchell Miller debacle that makes the decision by Bruins' management look even worse. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx    To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit...

Brian, Bridgette and Scott go through the changes the Bruins made to their bottom-six lines, their special teams success against St. Louis and the latest on the disaster that was the Mitchell Miller signing and release. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.co...

Ep. 131 (pt. 3): Brian, Bridgette and Scott go in-depth on the recent release of controversial prospect Mitchell Miller, who is most at fault for failing to vet him, and what disciplinary action could be taken against members of the organization. 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...

Ep. 131 (pt. 2): Brian, Bridgette and Scott describe how Bruins' head coach Jim Montgomery rearranged his lineup to make up for a lack of spark vs St. Louis. Is Frederic-Nosek-Smith fourth line the worst fourth-line combo the Bruins have used this year? Jakub Lauko ends up back in Providence. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-polic...

Ep. 131 (pt. 1): Brian, Bridgette and Scott go through the lineup changes the Bruins made, the success of Charlie Coyle and the third line, and the Bruins' perfect special-teams performance in their win over St. Louis. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com...

Part 3 of Ep. 130: Brian and Scott dive into the backlash against the Bruins' Mitchell Miller signing and wonder if Don Sweeney and Cam Neely's jobs could be in jeopardy. Also, how involved was ownership, and will we hear from the Jacobs? 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...

Part 2 of Ep. 130: Brian and Scott share their reactions to the Bruins' controversial signing of defenseman Mitchell Miller, who was found to have engaged in bullying and racist behavior in 2016. 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

Part 1 of Ep. 130: Brian and Scott break down the Bruins' 2-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, which ended their seven-game winning streak. 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 due to college hockey duties) break down the Bruins' 2-1 loss to the Maple Leafs, then (beginning at 26:35) dive into Boston's controversial decision to sign Mitchell Miller. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-polic...

Brian, Bridgette and Scott explain how the Bruins' depth has allowed them to roll to a historic 10-1-0 record to start the season. New information involving the Derek Forbort and Jeremy Swayman injuries. Will David Krejci and Charlie McAvoy play in Toronto? Plus, a deeper dive into the Bruins bottom six, defensive shuffling and trade options when they inevitably have to address their looming salar...

Ep. 129 (pt. 3): Brian, Bridgette and Scott go over the latest on the Derek Forbort injury, who can replace him and what D-pairs can pick up the slack with Forbort and Charlie McAvoy out. Could Mike Reilly be dealt soon, when the Bruins have to make some tough decisions in order to be cap-compliant. Is the Bruins 10-1-0 start the biggest surprise in the NHL this season? Follow us on Twitter: @TheS...

Ep. 129 (pt. 2): Bridgette and Scott cover the Bruins' top six forwards contributions to the Bruins win over the Rangers. Plus, why do some media members in Boston have such bad takes when it comes to the Bruins? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/priva...

Ep. 129 (pt. 1): Brian, Bridgette and Scott break down another high scoring win for the Bruins as they took down the Rangers on the road. Nick Foligno has emerged as a key leader in the bottom six Bruins' forwards. Does Craig Smith still have a spot in the Bruins' lineup? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx  To learn more about listener data and...

Brian, Bridgette and Scott go through one of the Bruins' strangest games of the season in Pittsburgh, covering two key injuries, Hampus Lindholm's effects on the game and the Bruins' ability to fight back in even the toughest situations. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https:...

Ep. 128 (pt. 3): Brian, Bridgette and Scott break down the Bruins' goaltending in Pittsburgh including what we know about Jeremy Swayman's lower-body injury. Plus, how Linus Ullmark found a way to get another win, even after getting pulled. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: htt...