The Skate Podcast

Brian DeFelice, Bridgette Proulx and Scott McLaughlin are joined by former Bruins goalie and current NESN analyst Andrew Raycroft to discuss Patrice Bergeron's past and future, the Bruins' goaltending situation and more. Then Brian, Bridgette and Scott talk about replacing David Krejci and who could really step up as training camp approaches. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod |@smclaughlin9 | @br...

Brian DeFelice and Scott McLaughlin (no Bridgette this week) react to Don Sweeney and Bruce Cassidy leaving the door open for David Krejci to return at some point. Then they see who can draft the better All-Bergeron Era Bruins Team (31:50). Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod |@smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: http...

Brian DeFelice, Bridgette Proulx and Scott McLaughlin break down the Bruins' big spending spree that landed them five free agents, including the decision to commit to goalie Linus Ullmark. They also discuss the lingering David Krejci uncertainty and how the team looks with or without him. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod |@smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx  To learn more about li...

Brian DeFelice, Scott McLaughlin and Bridgette Proulx take a quick look at the Bruins' draft picks and then get into the uncertainty around David Krejci, the Bruins' options if he doesn't return, and what they need to do on defense as free agency begins. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod |@smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practic...

Brian DeFelice, Bridgette Proulx and Scott McLaughlin discuss Kevan Miller's retirement, Brandon Carlo's extension, and other offseason news and rumors. Then Chris Peters (@chrismpeters on Twitter) of Hockey Sense joins us (45:00) to preview the NHL draft and some of the players the Bruins could target with the 20th overall pick. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod |@smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_...

Brian DeFelice, Bridgette Proulx and Scott McLaughlin break down what went wrong for the Bruins -- both in their second-round series against the Islanders and for the season as a whole. Then they look ahead to the offseason and some of the key decisions facing the Bruins. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod |@smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx  To learn more about listener data and o...

Brian DeFelice, Bridgette Proulx and Scott McLaughlin break down a frustrating Game 5 loss for the Bruins, discuss the poor officiating and Bruce Cassidy's comments about it, and debate who to start in goal in Game 6 after Tuukka Rask got pulled in Game 5. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod |@smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx  To learn more about listener data and our privacy pract...

Brian DeFelice, Bridgette Proulx and Scott McLaughlin discuss the first two games of the Bruins' second-round series against the Islanders and look ahead to Game 3 as Boston looks to take a 2-1 series lead. 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...

Brian DeFelice, Bridgette Proulx and Scott McLaughlin preview the Bruins' second-round series against the Islanders, which begins Saturday night in front of a nearly full TD Garden. 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...

Brian DeFelice, Bridgette Proulx and Scott McLaughlin break down the Bruins' five-game defeat of the Capitals (which Scott accurately predicted) and some of their keys to success, and then look ahead a little bit to Round 2 and a matchup with either the Penguins or Islanders. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx  To learn more about listener data an...

The Bruins and Capitals are all tied up after splitting a pair of overtime games in Washington to open their first-round series. Brian DeFelice, Bridgette Proulx and Scott McLaughlin break down what we've seen so far and how we feel about the rest of the series. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx  To learn more about listener data and our privacy...

Brian DeFelice, Bridgette Proulx and Scott McLaughlin break down the Bruins' first-round series against the Capitals, including X-factors, predictions, Tuukka thoughts, Chara's impact, and more. 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 DeFelice, Bridgette Proulx and Scott McLaughlin react to a week that saw the Bruins bounce back from a two-game losing streak with three straight impressive wins, and look ahead to the final games of the regular season and the playoffs. They break down the changes to the Bruins' third and fourth lines, what the defense will look like with Brandon Carlo returning, and what to do about the pow...

Brian DeFelice, Bridgette Proulx and Scott McLaughlin react to the Bruins following up their six-game winning streak with two straight losses and look at some things they still need to figure out before the playoffs, including their third line, the power play, and their goaltending situation. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx  To learn more about...

Brian DeFelice, Bridgette Proulx and Scott McLaughlin react to the Bruins' encouraging first week with trade deadline acquisitions Taylor Hall, Mike Reilly and Curtis Lazar, and look ahead to what now seems like a pretty exciting spring. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://...

Brian DeFelice, Bridgette Proulx and Scott McLaughlin react to the Bruins' trade deadline acquisitions of Taylor Hall, Curtis Lazar and Mike Reilly. They discuss expectations for Hall and the team going forward, including whether the Bruins are now set up for a deep playoff run. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx  To learn more about listener data...

On this week's Skate Pod, Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss the Bruins' options before the April 12 trade deadline -- what they should prioritize, whom they could target, and whether they should at least listen to offers on some of their own veterans. We also look at the Bruins' past week of games, including a wild 7-5 win over the Penguins that was their most exciting game in a while. Follow us...

Brian DeFelice, Bridgette Proulx and Scott McLaughlin discuss the struggling Bruins with the trade deadline now just two weeks away. If general manager Don Sweeney can't make the kind of impact move this team clearly needs, should he be on the hot seat? They also discuss the the Bruins' last three games, the recent struggles of the top line, some new line combinations and a couple controversial vi...

Brian DeFelice, Bridgette Proulx and Scott McLaughlin discuss the Bruins' first two-game winning streak in over a month, whether it actually showed anything to be encouraged about, and how their current COVID situation and week off might affect them. They also discuss some of the young players who have gotten into the lineup recently. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod @smclaughlin9 | @briandefeli...

The Skate Pod is back! New hosts Scott McLaughlin, Brian DeFelice and Bridgette Proulx dig into the 2021 Bruins, their inconsistency over the last month, and what needs to change to get them back on track. They also discuss the biggest surprises so far and what to do with Jake DeBrusk.   Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx  To learn more about list...

Ken Laird and Matt Kalman are joined by Boston Globe hockey writer Kevin Paul Dupont to discuss his recent column advocating cancelling the NHL cancelling the 2019-20 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

Matt Kalman talks to new Bruins' college signees Nick Wolff (Minnesota-Duluth) and Jack Ahcan (St. Cloud State) in this bonus pod 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

Former Bruins goaltender Byron Dafoe joins Ken & Matt to discuss the future of Tuukka Rask, who declared he hasn't ruled out retirement in the near future. 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

Ken Laird and Matt Kalman discuss the possibilities of the Bruins' 2020 season ending due to Coronavirus, and what that means for the franchise going forward. Also, Bruins 2020 MVP and 7th Player Awards are discussed. 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...

Ken Laird and Matt Kalman discuss the 100-point Boston Bruins, headed for a Presidents Trophy, and their chances at postseasons awards plus possible playoff matchups in round one. NHL Network's EJ Hradek joins the show as well. 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.c...