The Skate Podcast

Ep 491, pt 3: Geekie and Zacha remain positives for the Bruins this season. Plus, a look ahead to the last four games of October. 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

Discussing the Bruins' loss to the Anaheim Ducks and the defensive issues that have plagued them on their six-game losing streak. Is it time to split up the Lohrei-McAvoy pair? Sturm's comments on getting reinforcements. And, looking ahead to the Bruins final four games of October. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.c...

Discussing the Bruins' game against the Florida Panthers that included an emotional tribute to former captain Brad Marchand. Plus, Marco Sturm's comments about Mason Lohrei being responsible for two goals against, Casey Mittelstadt's bounce back after being benched and another setback for Hampus Lindholm. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Ema...

Ep 489, pt 1: 00:00 - Bruins return home on four-game losing streak; 05:00 - Mittelstadt scratched 11:00 - Four positives from the Bruins' road trip including Johnny Beecher 18:00 - Negatives from the Bruins' winless road trip 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.co...

Ep 489, pt 3: Is the Bruins' right defensemen depth too thin? Marchand's return to 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 489, pt 2: How will Mittelstadt respond to being scratched? Do the Bruins need to call up someone who can help their offense? 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

Discussing the Bruins' winless road trip, Sturm benching Casey Mittelstadt and what needs to change for the Bruins to get back on track. Plus, thoughts on Beecher, Arvidsson, Jokiharju and more. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacy...

Ep 488, pt 1: 00:00 - Opening shifts: special teams let downs, top-6 struggles,  bottom-6 scoring 14:00 - Do the Bruins need to call up an offensive player from Providence? 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 488, pt 2: Discussing the Bruins' defensive performance in Vegas and how important it is that Hampus Lindholm has a healthier season that last year. 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 488, pt 3: Discussing the importance of the next few weeks for the Bruins as they try to finish out October better than they did last 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

Discussing the Bruins' loss in Vegas, some key mistakes and some positives about the bottom-six forward group. Plus, what should the Bruins do if the second line continues to struggle? And, a discussion on Hampus Lindholm's health and impact. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com To learn more about listener data and...

Ep 487, pt 1: 00:00 - Are the Bruins going to be a better comeback team this year? 7:00 - Pastrnak shows leadership ability in effort vs TBL 11:00 - Can Jordan Harris carve a larger role for himself? 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 487, pt 2: 00:00 - When will Beecher or Viel get in the lineup? 03:00 - Bruins second line is clicking 09:00 - Thoughts on the Bruins two power-play units through 4 games 13:00 - Is McAvoy the right guy to QB PP1? 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/adchoice...

Ep 487, pt 3: 00:00 - Is Pastrnak showing that it's time to make him the captain? 12:00 - Checking in on Bruins prospects in the NCAA including Dean Letourneau 20:00 - We bring back the game "Swayman quote or fortune cookie note?" 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://podcastchoice...

Discussing the Bruins' game against the Lightning including some notable moments for David Pastrnak that have sparked more conversation about the Bruins' open captain role. Plus, are the Bruins going to be a better comeback team this year? And, thoughts on the 2nd line, power-play units and a goalie prospect the Bruins may be targeting. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briande...

Discussing the Bruins back-to-back wins to start the season, what we've thought of each line so far and the changes the Bruins have made on special teams. Plus, Fraser Minten's impact so far and an update on Hampus Lindholm's injury against the Blackhawks. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com To learn more about lis...

Ep 485, pt 1: 00:00 - Predicting where the Bruins finish in the Atlantic 12:00 - Atlantic Division predictions 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 485, pt 2: Predicting Pastrnak's point total, Swayman's save%, 2nd leading scorer & other individual accomplishments. 10:00 - Who will be the Bruins' X-factor? 18:00 - Who will exceed expectations? 25:00 - Who will not meet expectations? 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://pod...

Ep 485, pt 3: What would it take going right for the Bruins to make the playoffs? Plus, predicting the playoff field and Stanley Cup Champion. 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

We give our predictions for several categories for the Bruins this season including where they will finish in the standings, what it would take to make the playoffs and which players will exceed expectations. Plus, we go through our predictions for NHL playoff matchups including the Stanley Cup Final. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email u...

Ep 484, pt 1: Reacting to the Bruins announcement that they will retire Zdeno Chara's number this season. Plus, what set Fraser Minten apart from the other players in training camp who didn't make the final roster in 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/...

Ep 484, pt 2: We discuss the Bruins waiving Matej Blumel, Alex Steves and sending Matt Poitras to Providence and who they chose to keep in Boston instead. 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 484, pt 3: We discuss what could be on the horizon for the Bruins' prospect pool depending on how their season goes based on current personelle and what Don Sweeney said on the subject. 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

Discussing the the news coming out of Monday's press conference with Don Sweeney, Cam Neely and Charlie Jacobs. We go over roster cuts that were a surprise and players who the Bruins opted to keep on their opening night roster. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy pr...

Discussing the Bruins fifth preseason game and who is almost certainly not making Boston's roster on opening night. Plus, more conversations on Blumel, Poitras, Minten and the cases they've made to make the opening night lineup. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy p...