The Skate Podcast

Ep 482, pt 1: 00:00 - Swayman comments on preseason performance 10:00 - Will Poitras & Minten be in the Bruins' opening night middle-six FW group? 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 480, pt 2: 00:00 - Thoughts on the battle over Bruins' fourth-line roles 10:30 - Can we write off Lysell being on the Bruins' opening night roster? 18:18 - Mittelstadt, Zacha, Arvidsson 20:00 - Where does Khusnutdinov fit in the Bruins' FW group? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ht...

Ep 480, pt 3: In a mini mailbag, we answering your questions on Matt Poitras, Hampus Lindholm and more. 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 Jeremy Swayman's first full preseason performance, Hampus Lindholm and Charlie McAvoy's status and what spots are still undetermined in the Bruins' roster in the final week of preseason. Plus, a mini mailbag answering your questions on Matt Poitras, Hampus Lindholm and more. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@we...

Ep 481, pt 1: 00:00 - Eyssimont & Blumel show up in preseason game 2 12:00 - Zadorov's walk off goal and potential leadership role 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 481, pt 2: Preseason game 2 negatives. Is the race for 7th defenseman more obvious now? New projections for Bruins' forward group. 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 481, pt 3: 00:00 - Are Beecher and Steeves heading to extra forward spots? 18:00 - Mittelstadt interview 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 go through the players that we think are close to solidifying their spot in Boston's opening night lineup, who the extra D frontrunner is and which two players fit the bill to be the Bruins' extra forwards. Plus Casey Mittelstadt talks to Scott about his down season last year, being traded to Boston and more. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproul...

Ep 480, pt 1: 00:00 - Pastrnak speaks about 'nagging' injury 07:00 - Analyzing preseason game 1 16:00 - Signs Blumel will make the team 18:00 - Whose stock has risen and whose has fallen this preseason? 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 480, pt 2: Who are Sturm's picks for each center job? Plus, thoughts on Poitras, Lysell and Minten's preseason so far. 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 480, pt 3: Thoughts on Brunet, Lohrei and the battle for the 7th defenseman role, what to make of the goalie performances in the Bruins' first preseason game and when to expect the first round of cuts. Plus, Bridgette makes a career announcement. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ht...

We discuss the Bruins' first preseason game of the season, whose stock has risen and whose has dropped this camp, and what Marco Sturm's early special teams units look like. Plus we answer mailbag questions on Fraser Minten, Matt Poitras and Sturm's plan at center. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00...

Ep 479, pt 1: 00:00 - What are the most noticeable differences from last year's training camp? 10:30 - Pastrnak tendonitis update 14:00 - Is Matej Blumel expected to make the team out of camp? 16:00 - Analyzing lines so far 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/a...

Ep 479, pt 2: Is Zacha going to be 2nd line center? And other potential shake ups to the Bruins line projections. Lysell among young players who stood out. Is Geekie about to have another career 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 479, pt 3: We discuss what we've seen from Hampus Lindholm in his first 2 practices, plus thoughts on who may pair best with this season. New roles for Chara, McQuaid, Ben Smith. 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 discuss the Bruins first day of on-ice training camp, the early line combinations and what Marco Sturm is doing differently than Jim Montgomery did last season. Plus, we react to comments from players and coach after today's sessions and pinpoint who had standout moments in each session. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatep...

We give our Bruins' preseason predictions including our early line chart, how much offense they could create and which D pairs help the Bruins balance out their roster the best. 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.audacyinc.com/privacy-p...

Ep 477, pt 1: 00:00 - Is Locmelis a dark horse to make the team? 12:00 - Can Minten round out his game with more 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

Ep 477, pt 2: Who is Poitras biggest competition to make the Bruins out of camp? Could both Minten and Poitras make the team? 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 477, pt 3: Discussing a new prospect ranking list that has the Bruins much higher than they were last season. Plus, on paper, are the Bruins really that much worse than some of last year's playoff contenders? 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 analyze what we saw at Bruins Rookie Camp, what players stood out and which young players have a legitimate shot at making the team. Plus, what this training camp could mean for Beecher, Zacha and more. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https:/...

Ep 476, pt 1: Could the Bruins captain vacancy be a distraction this 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

Ep 476, pt 2: We discuss the comments from Don Sweeney about how his free agent additions can help the Bruins get off to a steady start. Plus, we go through his comments on young players trying to make the team. 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 476, pt 3: In a mini mailbag, we answer listener questions about captains practice developments and a trade idea involving Mason McTavish. 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 Don Sweeney's comments on the Bruins captain vacancy, the outlook for younger players and his expectations for his free agent signings ahead of the Bruins Foundation Golf Tournament. Plus, we answer your mailbag questions! Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com To learn more about listener data and our priv...