The Skate Podcast

Brian, Bridgette and Scott share their takeaways from the Bruins' preseason opener and dive into the battle for fourth-line jobs. 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/adchoic...

Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss Day 1 of Bruins training camp, including some early thoughts on Johnny Beecher and Fabian Lysell. They also discuss Zdeno Chara's retirement and the Bruins' new jersey sponsorship. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod |@smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/pri...

Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss David Pastrnak saying he wants to stay in Boston, David Krejci saying he feels great, and our takeaways from the Prospects Challenge in Buffalo. 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...

Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss Jake DeBrusk's first media availability since he rescinded his trade request, as well as other happenings from the start of captains practices. 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...

Brian, Bridgette and Scott are getting antsy waiting for Bruins training camp to start, so they preview some storylines they'll be following and discuss which players we might collectively be "sleeping" on. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod |@smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-poli...

Scott's back! He, Brian and Bridgette react to Jim Montgomery's interview with Gresh & Keefe, including his line combo ideas and comments about Fabian Lysell. They also discuss a recent report about David Pastrnak being "in no rush" to sign an extension. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod |@smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practic...

Brian and Bridgette describe the Bruins' plans for Pavel Zacha. An update on how extension talks are going between Don Sweeney and David Pastrnak. And, what role Fabian Lysell, Johnny Beecher, Jack Studnicka, and other prospects could play early in the season. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx  To learn more about listener data and our privacy...

Brian and Bridgette break down the Bergeron, Krejci, and Zacha contracts while Scott has fun in Scotland. We discuss what Bergeron revealed in today's media availability about why his contract took so long to finalize, why this roster has a higher ceiling than last year's Bruins' squad, and what today's signings mean for the team's salary cap going forward. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @sm...

Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss the ongoing wait for Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci, Bruins Week in Italy, what the lineup could look like this season, and who needs to step up early on. 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...

Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss the ongoing Bergeron/Krejci waiting game, the trade for Pavel Zacha, and other happenings around the NHL. 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....

Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss Jim Montgomery's introductory press conference, the comments from the Jacobs, the latest on Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci, the start of free agency, and a little bit of NHL Draft and Bruins development camp. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod |@smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit...

Brian, Bridgette and Scott react to the news that Jim Montgomery is expected to be hired as the Bruins' new head coach. 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

Brian, Scott and Bridgette react to the report from Joe McDonald that Patrice Bergeron has decided to return to the Bruins for a 19th season. They also dive into what they want to see this offseason and the Bruins' coaching search. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod |@smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.a...

Brian, Bridgette and Scott react to the news that the Bruins have fired head coach Bruce Cassidy. 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

Brian, Bridgette and Scott break down the Bruins' Game 7 loss to the Hurricanes, review the season as a whole, and look ahead to an offseason that includes a major question about Patrice Bergeron's future. 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 break down the Bruins' Game 6 win over the Hurricanes and preview Game 7. 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

Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss how the Bruins went from being down 0-2 and seemingly having no hope to now being tied after beating the Hurricanes in Games 3 and 4. They also look ahead to Game 5 and the rest of the series. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod |@smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audac...

Brian, Bridgette and Scott break down the Bruins' 5-2 loss to the Hurricanes in Game 2, as the series now heads to Boston with the B's in an 0-2 hole. Is there any hope? 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....

Brian, Bridgette and Scott preview the Bruins' first-round series against the Hurricanes from the Boston perspective. Then Sara Civian of The Athletic joins us (42:10) to provide some insight on Carolina. 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...

Brian and Scott (no Bridgette this week) break down the Bruins' big win over the Panthers and discuss the state of the team with just two games left in the regular season. They also look ahead to a possible (probable?) first-round series against the Hurricanes. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod |@smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: ht...

Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss the Bruins' injuries, goaltending situation, power-play struggles and more with now just two weeks to go until the playoffs. How concerned should we be about any of it? 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...

For the first half (33 minutes) of this week's episode, Scott and Brian are joined by one of Brian's former players and current co-host of the Hults on Hockey podcast, Cam Hult, to break down the Bruins' defensive injuries and issues. Then the regular crew (Scott, Brian and Bridgette) discuss the Bruins' goaltending situation, the Eastern Conference playoff race, and the red-hot play of Jake DeBru...

This episode opens with ESPN's John Buccigross joining us to talk about this week's Frozen Four in Boston, a couple Bruins prospects, and the post-trade deadline Bruins. Then Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss the Bruins' loss to the Red Wings, their mounting injuries, and Jeremy Swayman's recent downturn. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod |@smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx  To l...

Bally Sports' Pete Blackburn joins Scott, Brian and Bridgette to discuss the Bruins' loss to Toronto, Leafs fans calling for Taylor Hall's head, and which teams the Bruins match up best with come playoffs. 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 react to the Bruins' trade deadline and break down how they stack up in the Eastern Conference now. They also discuss the possibility of Fabian Lysell seeing NHL action this season. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod |@smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-po...