The Skate Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Brian, Bridgette and Scott describe the skillsets of John Farinacci and Alex Chiasson and give a realistic ceiling for those players this season. Plus, analyzing David Krejci's recent comments to a Czech newspaper about Bruce Cassidy. And, is now the right time to offer Jake DeBrusk a long-term contract extension?
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Ep 216, pt 1: Describing the skillsets of John Farinacci based on his time with Harvard and with Team USA at the World Juniors. How Farinacci ended up in Boston and who he could pass in the depth chart. And, what are the chances he can force his way into a bottom-six center role this season?
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Ep 216, pt 2: We go through Alex Chiasson's career, what his chances are to make the roster and where he could add value to the Bruins. Plus, analyzing David Krejci's recent comments to a Czech newspaper about Bruce Cassidy.
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Ep 216, pt 3: Discussing what the Bruins could do to extend Jake DeBrusk before the end of the season. What a fair AAV and term would be for DeBrusk based on some recently signed contracts around the NHL.
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Ep 215, pt 1: We take you through the comments made by David Krejci in his retirement press conference today. Krejci reveals how serious last year's injury really was.
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Ep 215, pt 3: Reflecting on David Krejci's career achievements with Boston and whether he has done enough to be a Bruins' Hall of Famer.
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Ep 215, pt 2: How big the Pavel Zacha trade turned out to be for the Bruins' succession plan at center. What other options the Bruins have in the pipeline for long term solutions at center. Is there also room for Fabian Lysell to break into Boston's roster this season?
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Going through the key takeaways from David Krejci's retirement press conference, including how much injury was a factor in his decision. Where the Bruins' top-6 forward group stands now that Bergeron and Krejci are officially gone. Plus, reflecting on Krejci's career and if he deserves to have his jersey retired in Boston. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com
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Ep 214, pt 3: How will Jim Montgomery handle a season that has more up and downs than the 2022-23 season? Who the Bruins could bring in as their next defensemen coach. How the Erik Karlsson trade affects the Eastern Conference.
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Ep 214, pt 2: Which Bruins' we think could step up to fill some of the offensive gaps in the lineup after this offseason's high turnover. Looking into what the Bruins' defense can do to make up for the high turnover in the offense. Plus, a realistic look at the Bruins' standing in the Eastern Conference in the 2023-24 season.
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Ep 214, pt 1: What Jeremy Swayman says was difficult about his arbitration hearing and how it may affect his future contract negotiations with the Bruins. Plus, reflecting on Swayman's role in the Bruins' historic 2022-23 season and how the goalie duo will impact this year's chances for success.
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Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss the comments Jeremy Swayman made about his new contract and how arbitration affected his relationship with management. The future of the Swayman-Ullmark goalie duo. Plus, which Bruins' we think could step up to fill some of the offensive gaps in the lineup after this offseason's high turnover. And, who the Bruins could bring in as their next defensemen coach. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com
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Ep 213, pt 1: We explain the Jeremy Swayman and Trent Frederic contract terms and cap hits as well as what the roster looks like now that a lot of the main offseason roster questions have been answered.
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Ep 213, pt 2: Can Trent Frederic be counted on to drive the Bruins' 3rd line as a center this season? Plus, what 3rd-line combination could provide the Bruins with a youthful and fast line.
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Ep 213, pt 3: Where will Charlie Coyle slide into the Bruins' lineup now that he will be a top-two center? Will Jake DeBrusk be able to lift the Bruins' top-six production?
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We go through what the new contracts for Trent Frederic and Jeremy Swayman mean for the 2023-24 Bruins cap situation, lineup and outlook. Analyzing how big the drop off in team scoring may be compared to last year, now that we have a clearer idea of Boston's roster. What this season could mean for Trent Frederic, Charlie Coyle and Jake DeBrusk in new roles. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com
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Bridgette, Brian and Scott discuss Patrice Bergeron's comments from his retirement press conference, what information we still feel is missing and what management had to say about their plan for the center position with him gone.
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Ep 211, pt 1: How Patrice Bergeron's heath ultimately factored into his decision to retire. Where do the Bruins go from here from now until training camp in terms of configuring a lineup without Bergeron? Which players will Bergeron's absence affect most on the ice this season?
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Ep 211, pt 2: Will the Bruins be actively seeking to trade for a number one center now that Patrice Bergeron has retired? How the top-6 forward group could shake out next season without Bergeron and Krejci. Plus, the general outlook for the 2023-24 season with Bergeron out of the picture.
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Ep 211, pt 3: Bridgette, Brian and Scott go through Patrice Bergeron's most important moments, accomplishments and memories as a Bruin after he announces his retirement.
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Brian, Bridgette and Scott react to the news that Patrice Bergeron has retired after 19 seasons with the Bruins. Going through his most important moments, accomplishments and memories. Plus, what the Bruins future this upcoming season and beyond looks like without Bergeron as the team's number one center. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com
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Ep 210, pt 1: Analyzing how the Bruins would match up to the other teams in the Atlantic, who have also seen a lot of roster turnover, with and without Bergeron as the Bruins' top-line center. Are the Bruins really that different from where they were at this time last season?
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Ep 210, pt 2: Which Bruins' free-agent signings this offseason rank among the best deals in the NHL. How the Tyler Bertuzzi contract in Toronto ended up being one of the best value deals of the summer.
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Ep 210, pt 3: Where Fabian Lysell was ranked among the top 50 NHL prospects and what we think his ceiling could be this season. Is he an undervalued prospect?
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Brian, Bridgette and Scott react to some recent offseason rankings of the Bruins and their prospects. Comparing the current Bruins' team to the rest of the teams in the division now that free agency has died down. Would it be too much of a stretch to think Lysell could end up in the Bruins' top-six forwards this season?
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Skate Pod Ep 209: Scott and Bridgette head out to Skate Three in Tyngsboro, MA to speak to Stanley Cup champion Jack Eichel. Hear what Eichel had to say about how big a role Bruce Cassidy had in his personal growth this season and in winning the cup.
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Ep 208, pt 3: Final takeaways from rookie development camp, including why Matthew Poitras has become such an exciting prospect for the Bruins.
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Ep 208, pt 2: Discussing the roster implications of the Jesper Boqvist move, where he will play, what his strengths are and who he's be competing for a spot with. Plus, a final update from development camp including what Fabian Lysell looked like after returning from his concussion.
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Ep 208, pt 1: We get into what Bruce Cassidy said on WEEI's The Greg Hill Show, what we learned about the players that supported him and what he plans to do with the cup.
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Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss Bruce Cassidy's comments to WEEI's the Greg Hill Show, what it revealed about his departure from Boston and what he changed after his feedback from Don Sweeney. Where the Stanley Cup will be in Massachusetts this week. Final takeaways from rookie development camp, including why Matthew Poitras has become such an exciting prospect for the Bruins.
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Ep 207, pt 3: Bruins' defenseman prospect Mason Lohrei talks to Scott about his development at Ohio State, in Providence and at rookie development camp. How Adam McQuaid has influenced Lohrei's style of play. Plus, what Lohrei expects for next season.
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Ep 207, pt 2: Bruins forward prospect Fabian Lysell talks to Scott about his injury recovery, rookie development camp, and what big changes he's making this offseason to improve into an NHL player.
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Ep 207, pt 1: Scott and Bridgette discuss this year's rookie development camp standouts including the latest updates on top prospects Mason Lohrei and Fabian Lysell. Plus, we continue our discussion on the Bruins' free-agent signings and departures.
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Bruins' prospects Fabian Lysell and Mason Lohrei join the podcast from rookie development camp. Hear what Lysell says about his recovery from a bad concussion and who Lohrei says has helped him the most from the Bruins' organization. Plus, reaction to this week's free-agent signings and departures and which other prospects are standing out at rookie camp. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com
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Ep 206, pt 1: What the Bruins added in a very active first two days of free agency. What the Bruins' roster looks like now. Is the 2023 Bruins' team shaking out to be a non-competitive team?
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Ep 206, pt 2: What we now know about the Bruins' center situation, their new center additions and if they could still be able to trade for a No. 1 center if Patrice Bergeron retires. Potential trade partners for the Bruins to add a No. 1 center.
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Ep 206, pt 3: Assessing how the Bruins handled the negotiations with Tyler Bertuzzi, if they should have competed with the Leafs' offer and what they may try to do with the cap space his contract would have taken up.
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What to make of the Bruins' free-agency moves, who they signed and who they missed out on. What went wrong in the Bruins' negotiations with Tyler Bertuzzi? Plus, what needs remain for the Bruins. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com
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Ep 205, pt 3: Why the move to send Hall and Foligno to Chicago made sense for both sides. Discussing the Bruins accolades from the NHL Awards. Should we read into the fact that the Bruins traded for three right shot defensemen?
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Ep 205, pt 2: A look at all of the pieces that Bruins management has to figure out over the next few weeks. What the Bruins cap situation would be with and without Bergeron. Brian is excited about the Bruins' new centennial season jersey.
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Ep 205, pt 1: What does the Taylor Hall trade mean for the future of Tyler Bertuzzi and Linus Ullmark? Should the Bruins still consider trading Ullmark for a top-six center or a high draft pick?
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Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss the Bruins move to trade Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno, its implications on the Bruins' cap situation and what they got in return. Going through the accolades brought home by the Bruins at last night's NHL Awards. What Boston's recent moves mean for Linus Ullmark, Tyler Bertuzzi and other key Bruins. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com
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From 'Breaking Boston' (subscribe here): Fitzy and Andy Hart react live to Taylor Hall being traded on Monday just before the NHL awards, where Boston fans were reminded of just how dominant of a season they had. Unfortunately, it also served as a reminder of their playoff shortcomings and what needs to be done this offseason to get them back into a contending position.
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Ep 200, pt 1: Discussing the Bruins' new contract extension for Brandon Bussi. Is Linus Ullmark really the Bruins' best trade option? And, what could be stopping the Bruins from trading Linus Ullmark this offseason.
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Ep 200, pt 2: With Oliver Ekman-Larsson being bought out by the Canucks, would it make sense for the Bruins to make him a part of their D-corps? What Bruins' defensemen could be on their way out due to cap restraints? Where would Ekman-Larsson fit into the Bruins' lineup and how does he compare to their other options in that position? Plus, what his contract would have to look like.
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Ep 200, pt 3: Answering a listener question about the potential of giving Patrice Bergeron a limited third-line role and trading Charlie Coyle.
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With a week left until the draft, the new salary cap about to be announced and free agency on the horizon, we discuss what moves could be coming for the Bruins over the coming days. Is Linus Ullmark really the Bruins' best trade option and would they want to deal him ahead of the 2023 NHL Draft? Could Oliver Ekman-Larsson be a good option for the Bruins on defense? And, is Charlie Coyle a legitimate trade option for Bruins this offseason? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com
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Ep 203, pt 3: Would Don Sweeney have fired Bruce Cassidy if he'd won a cup in Boston in 2019? Have the Bruins underachieved as a franchise in the last 50 years? Explaining why decisions this offseason could create an even bigger stress on Bruins' management and coaching.
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Ep 203, pt 2: Going through some of the same cultural issues that have cropped up with the Bruins across coaches. When and why did Cassidy's coaching style start wearing on Bruins' players.
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Ep 203, pt 1: What Golden Knights players said about Bruce Cassidy as their head coach after their Stanley Cup win. Were the Bruins' players the ones who pushed Cassidy out? Some ironic facts about the Bruins role in the Golden Knights Cup win.
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Why Bruce Cassidy was able to be successful in Vegas. What made Bruins' players grow tired of Cassidy? And could Cassidy have led the 2023 Bruins farther than Jim Montgomery?
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From 'Breaking Boston' (subscribe here): As the great poet Olivia Rodrigo once blurted out... "Good for you, you look happy and healthy. Not me. If you ever cared to ask." That's right, reduce Boston sports for the last few years down and what you'll find is the post-high school heartbreak found in each and every one of us. So to cope, Fitzy commiserates with you and runs through every athlete or coach that's ever broken your heart here in Boston.
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Answering the question: would you run last year's Bruins' roster back if you could, or does it need fundamental changes? Discussing top-line center options for the Bruins to target. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com
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Ep 202, pt 1: Are there any fundamental issues the Bruins were dealing with personnel-wise that need to be fixed for next season? Would you run back last year's Bruins' roster if you could? What's the best team the Bruins could return realistically, considering the cap situation?
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Ep 202, pt 2: Brian, Bridgette and Scott take you through the pros and cons of top-line center options Pierre-Luc Dubois, Mark Scheifele and Elias Lindholm. Plus, what the Bruins would have to give up and how much cap they would have to clear to get them.
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Ep 202, pt 3: Brian, Bridgette and Scott take you through the pros and cons of top-line center options JT Miller, Ryan O’Reilly and Shane Wright. Plus, what the Bruins would have to give up and how much cap they would have to clear to get them.
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What Bruce Cassidy's Stanley Cup run with Vegas reveals about the 2023 Bruins and the players that may have forced him out. We react to Jones & Mego's negative Bergeron take. Answering the question: should the Bruins trade Brad Marchand if Bergeron retires? Would David Pastrnak or Charlie McAvoy be ready to take over the captain role at this point in their careers? Has McAvoy proved himself in the playoffs?
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Checking in on the Stanley Cup Final and the success of Bruce Cassidy's Golden Knights. Did Bruins' players hurt their Stanley Cup chances in 2023 by influencing a coaching change last offseason?
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Reacting to Adam Jone's take on WEEI's Jones& Mego, who thinks the Bruins should be ready to push Bergeron out. Should the Bruins trade Brad Marchand if Bergeron retires? Would David Pastrnak or Charlie McAvoy be ready to take over the captain role at this point in their careers? Is it realistic to think the Bruins could keep both Orlov and Bertuzzi in Boston?
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Grading McAvoy's playoff performance in comparison to Montour and other impactful defensemen this postseason.
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Brian, Bridgette and Scott preview a Panthers-Knights Stanley Cup Final and what it means for Bruce Cassidy. Scott poses the question: should the Bruins have traded David Pastrnak for Matt Tkachuk last offseason? Could the Bruins re-sign Tyler Bertuzzi before free agency? And, is this the last we've seen of the Ullmark-Swayman goalie tandem? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com
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Ep 200, pt 3: Who could have more value for the Bruins in the future: Ullmark or Bertuzzi? Could the Bruins re-sign Tyler Bertuzzi before free agency? Is Swayman ready to be a full-time No.1 goalie? And, would it make sense to trade Linus Ullmark ahead of this year's NHL Draft in June?
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Scott poses the question: should the Bruins have traded David Pastrnak for Matt Tkachuk last offseason? And what would have needed to happen last offseason for it to have been on the table.
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Brian, Bridgette and Scott preview a Panthers-Knights Stanley Cup Final and what it means for Bruce Cassidy. Will Cassidy win his first Cup in the first season with the Golden Knights?
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Ep. 139, Part 3: Brian and Scott discuss the Bruins' still-improving 5-on-5 offense, especially from the top line. They also get sidetracked into lamenting the sad state of best-on-best international hockey. 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. 139, Part 2: Brian and Scott discuss the Bruins' unmatched depth, including Trent Frederic's growth and Charlie Coyle adding more to his game. 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. 139, Part 1: Brian and Scott break down the Bruins' 5-1 win over the Avalanche, who admittedly were not at full strength. 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 break down the Bruins' 5-1 win over the defending Stanley Cup champion Avalanche. While Colorado wasn't full strength, this was still an impressive win that showcased Boston's unmatched depth. 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 whether the Bruins could be the deepest team in the league. What you need to know about the Bruins' recent moves to clear up cap space. Was the win over Tampa Bay Jeremy Swayman's best performance of the season? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx
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Ep 138, pt 2: Brian, Bridgette and Scott answer some bigger picture questions such as, are the Bruins the deepest team in the NHL? Have they passed the Avalanche as Stanley Cup favorites?
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Ep 138, pt 1: Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss how the Bruins made a smaller move than expected to open up the cap space needed for Derek Forbort to return. What the cap situation means for the future of Anton Stralman and Craig Smith. Why the Hall-Coyle-Frederic line has had much more chemistry than last year.
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Ep 138, pt 3: Brian, Bridgette and Scott break down Jeremy Swayman's performance in the win over Tampa Bay. Do people really like the Bruins' Winter Classic uniforms?
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Ep 137, pt 2: Brian and Bridgette go through the Bruins special-teams struggles and whether or not they could be a lingering issue. The 'Czech line' scores all three Bruins' goals. The Bruins' rotating defensive pairs could be taking away from some players full potential.
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Ep 137, pt 1: Brian and Bridgette go through the challenges the Bruins faced in their comeback against Carolina to get their 12th-straight home win. Assessing the strengths of the Bruins' third line with Taylor Hall on the left wing. The update on the Ullmark and Smith injuries is promising.
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Ep 137, pt 3: Bridgette and Brian go though the ending of the Bruins' win over Carolina, capped off by a David Pastrnak overtime game-winning goal. What's going on with Jacob Zboril? Bruins unveil their Winter Classic jersey.
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With Scott on IR, Brian and Bridgette go through the key moments of the Bruins' comeback win over Carolina that made them the first team in NHL history to win their first 12 home games in a season. An update on Ullmark and Smith's injuries after Friday's game. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx
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Ep 136, pt 1. Brian, Bridgette and Scott describe how Patrice Bergeron continues to add on to his already Hall-of-Fame-worthy career. Where does Pavel Zacha fit best? How the Bruins' impressive record gives them the luxury to test different lineup combinations. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx
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Ep 136, pt 2: Krejci, Pastrnak and McAvoy continued to produce. What matchups Brandon Carlo works best in. We discuss each Bruins' defensemen's role in special teams play. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx
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Ep 136, pt 3: Grading Swayman's return vs Chicago and Ullmark's performance in Tampa Bay. The Bruins' could have done better with their Winter Classic jersey design.
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Brian, Bridgette and Scott start off by recapping Bergeron's importance to the Bruins throughout his time with the franchise, as he scored his 1000th career point against the Tampa Bay Lightning. David Krejci and Charlie McAvoy continue to contribute. What we think of the Bruins' leaked Winter Classic jerseys. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx
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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
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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.
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Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss how the Bruins overcame a slow start against the Flyers to maintain their perfect record at home. What Nosek and Foligno bring to the team. Do we like the Stralman-Carlo pair? And is this the beginning of an uptick in productivity for Krejci and the Bruins' second line? Follow us on Twitter if it still exists by the time we post this: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx
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Ep. 135 (pt. 1): Brian, Bridgette and Scott go through key performances in the Bruins' win over the Flyers. How Krejci and Nosek have gotten going offensively. Why Jim Montgomery is tinkering with his forward lines so much. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx
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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
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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?
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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.
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Ep. 133, Part 1: Brian and Scott break down the Bruins' back-to-back wins over the Sabres and Canucks.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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
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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: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx
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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
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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 salary cap issues. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx
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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
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Ep. 128 (pt. 2): Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss each of the Bruins' top-six forwards and their impact in Pittsburgh, Pavel Zacha's expanded role with David Krejci out and why a long-term injury to Derek Forbort could be problematic for the Bruins' defense. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx
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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
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Ep. 128 (pt. 1): Brian, Bridgette and Scott give first thoughts on the Bruins' comeback win over Pittsburgh. What's the Bruins deal with Tristan Jarry? And, how the Bruins' depth made its mark throughout Tuesday's game. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx
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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
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Ep. 127 (pt. 3): Brian, Bridgette and Scott speak to Providence Bruins reporter Mark Divver about Georgii Merkulov, Luke Toporowski and Jack Achan's potential in the NHL. Plus, We break down more positive take-aways from the Bruins win over Columbus. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx
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Ep. 127 (pt. 2): Brian, Bridgette and Scott speak to Providence Bruins reporter Mark Divver about Fabian Lysell's development this year and where/when he could fit in with Boston later in the season. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx
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Brian, Bridgette and Scott speak to guest Mark Divver who explains Jakub Lauko's development from his start in Providence to now and gives his thoughts on the Jack Studnicka trade. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx
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Brian, Bridgette and Scott speak to guest Mark Divver about what he has seen in Providence this season from some of the Bruins' key prospects, including Fabian Lysell, Johnny Beecher, Marc McLaughlin, Georgii Merkulov and more. Plus, his thoughts on the Jack Studnicka trade and what the Bruins got in return. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx
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Ep. 126, seg. 3: Brian, Bridgette and Scott break down the Bruins' trade of Jack Studnicka to Vancouver mid-game on Thursday and give the details on who the Bruins received in return. Plus, what Don Sweeney said about his ongoing discussions with David Pastrnak's agent in pursuit of a contract extension. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx
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Ep. 126, seg. 2: Brian, Bridgette and Scott review the injury David Krejci suffered in Thursday's game, what the upper-body injury could be, and what rotation could happen in the lineup with both Marchand and Krejci out for Friday's game in Columbus. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx
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Ep. 126, Seg. 1: Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss Marchand's health and immediate contributions in the Bruins win over Detroit on Thursday. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx
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Brian, Bridgette and Scott cover one of the most hectic days so far in the Bruins season, including Marchand's impressive performance in his first game after recovering from off-season hip surgery, the latest news on the David Krejci injury and what it means for the lineup, and what we think of the Jack Studnicka trade and the pieces the Bruins got in return. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx
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Brian, Bridgette and Scott break down the Bruins' healthier and improving defense, which helped lift them to a 3-1 win over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx
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Scott and Bridgette discuss the Bruins' Halloween costumes and Brandon Carlo's return from another concussion. Then Bridgette goes 1-on-1 with Connor Clifton (11:18) to discuss his expanded role this season, playing physical, Blink-182, college hockey rivalries and more. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx
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After beating the Wild on Saturday, the 5-1-0 Bruins lead the NHL in points. They're doing it without Brad Marchand and Charlie McAvoy. Brian, Bridgette and Scott break down their red-hot start and discuss just how good this team actually is. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx
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Brian, Bridgette and Scott break down the Bruins' 2-1 shootout win over the Ducks, including another strong outing from Linus Ullmark, a bounce-back performance from Taylor Hall, and a rough season debut for Jack Studnicka. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx
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Brian, Bridgette and Scott break down the Bruins' 2-1 shootout win over the Ducks, including another strong outing from Linus Ullmark, a bounce-back performance from Taylor Hall, and a rough season debut for Jack Studnicka. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx
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Brian, Bridgette and Scott break down the Bruins' wild 7-5 loss to the Senators on Tuesday, as well as Monday's win over the Panthers. They get into Boston's defensive breakdowns, offensive depth, and Craig Smith getting healthy-scratched. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx
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Brian, Bridgette and Scott break down the Bruins' win over the Coyotes and discuss their takeaways from the first two games, including a balanced offensive attack and another injury to Brandon Carlo. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx
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Scott goes 1-on-1 with Bruins forward Jakub Lauko to discuss his NHL debut, resetting after a difficult 2021-22 season, and his offseason training program that included wrestling and kickboxing.
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Brian, Bridgette and Scott break down the Bruins' season-opening 5-2 win over the Capitals, including a big night from the Czech line. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx
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Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss the Bruins' big waiver moves, our takeaways from media day, and our predictions for the season.
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Scott goes 1-on-1 with A.J. Greer to talk about his push to make the Bruins, his up-and-down career to this point, mental health, his 2019 arrest and more.
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The Bruins have made 15 cuts this week. Brian, Bridgette and Scott react to them, including a major surprise in Marc McLaughlin.
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Brian, Bridgette and Scott break down how the Bruins' bubble battles are shaping up after a disappointing effort in Monday's preseason loss to the Devils.
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Brian, Bridgette and Scott break down A.J. Greer's big game in the Bruins' preseason win over the Rangers and what it means to the current roster competition.
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Scott sits down with Bruins defenseman Jakub Zboril to discuss his return from a torn ACL, competition for defense jobs, and reuniting with childhood friend Pavel Zacha.
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Brian, Bridgette and Scott share their takeaways from the Bruins' preseason opener and dive into the battle for fourth-line jobs.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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 | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx
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.
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Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss the ongoing Bergeron/Krejci waiting game, the trade for Pavel Zacha, and other happenings around the NHL.
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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.
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Brian, Bridgette and Scott react to the news that Jim Montgomery is expected to be hired as the Bruins' new head coach.
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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.
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Brian, Bridgette and Scott react to the news that the Bruins have fired head coach Bruce Cassidy.
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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.
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Brian, Bridgette and Scott break down the Bruins' Game 6 win over the Hurricanes and preview Game 7.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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 DeBrusk and Erik Haula.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Brian, Bridgette and Scott react to the Bruins' trade for defenseman Hampus Lindholm and break down what he can do for the team.
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With a week to go until the trade deadline, Brian, Scott and Bridgette discuss a bunch of possible targets, who they want to see the Bruins prioritize, and who might be realistic.
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Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss the Bruins' 5-1-0 road trip, as well as their recent trend of giving up goals in the final minute of games. Then they dive into the latest on Claude Giroux and some other trade rumors.
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Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss Jake DeBrusk's hot streak and whether the Bruins should keep him or trade him. They also get into whether Don Sweeney should go "all-in" at the trade deadline, and what that actually means.
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Brian, Scott and Bridgette break down the Bruins' huge win over the Avalanche and try to figure out what their lines should look like with Brad Marchand returning later this week. They also discuss how to approach the trade deadline and some recent rumors.
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Brian, Bridgette and Scott break down the three games the Bruins have played without Brad Marchand and Patrice Bergeron. They also debate whether the Bruins' defensive issues can be solved from within and talk a little Olympic hockey as well.
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Andrew Raycroft joins Brian, Scott and Bridgette to react to the news that Tuukka Rask is expected to end his comeback attempt. They also discuss the Linus Ullmark-Jeremy Swayman tandem, Brad Marchand's looming suspension for attacking Tristan Jarry, and the Bruins' biggest need ahead of the trade deadline.
P.S.- Sunday Skate with Razor, Scott and Matt Kalman returns to WEEI on Feb. 20 at 11 a.m.
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Brian, Bridgette and Scott break down the Bruins' recent play and where the team stands at the All-Star break. They also look ahead to the second half and trade deadline season.
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Brian, Scott and Bridgette are back to discuss the Bruins' tough loss to the Avalanche, Taylor Hall's hit on Nathan MacKinnon, Tuukka Rask's struggles, and what the Bruins should be looking for leading up to the trade deadline.
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The Bruins' five-game winning streak came to a screeching halt with a blowout loss to the Hurricanes. Brian, Bridgette and Scott reflect on that disaster, as well as the strong play that came before it. Was it just a blip on the radar, or something worse?
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Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss Tuukka Rask's now-official return to the Bruins and Jeremy Swayman being sent down to Providence. They also break down the red-hot B's after a pair of road wins over the Lightning and Capitals.
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Guest Mark Divver -- expert on all things Providence Bruins and Rhode Island hockey -- joins us off the bat to discuss Oskar Steen, Jack Studnicka and more. Then Brian, Scott and Bridgette break down the Bruins' three straight wins since their COVID break and look ahead to trade rumors season (38:00).
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Scott and Brian (no Bridgette this week) discuss the spread of COVID-19 and wave of postponements around the NHL, including the Bruins' situation. Then they get into what these Bruins need once they start playing again.
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Brian, Bridgette and Scott are joined by Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic to discuss the Bruins' COVID situation, where things stand on the Jake DeBrusk trade front, and whether Bruce Cassidy's coaching style rubs some players the wrong way. After the interview with Fluto, the gang dives into David Backes' recent comments about Cassidy.
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Scott, Bridgette and Brian discuss the Bruins' three games without Brad Marchand and how the lineup might look upon his return. They also break down the Jake DeBrusk situation and wonder how many more games he'll play for Boston.
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Bridgette, Scott and Brian react to two significant Monday afternoon news drops: Jake DeBrusk reportedly requesting a trade, and Brad Marchand getting suspended three games for a slew-foot.
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Scott, Brian and Bridgette discuss the Bruins' blowout loss to Calgary, which killed any momentum they had been building. They also revisit the Bruins' goaltending plan for this season, which became a major talking point after being shut out by Dan Vladar.
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Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss the Bruins' bounce-back weekend, as they swept the Devils and Canadiens after a disastrous loss to the Oilers. They also discuss Charlie McAvoy doing everything, the state of the goaltending, and this stupid schedule as the Bruins have another bye week.
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Brian, Scott and Bridgette discuss Taylor Hall's recent benching, the Bruins' lack of depth scoring, and where things stand with Jack Studnicka as he bounces between Boston and Providence.
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Brian, Bridgette and Scott discuss the Bruins' offensive struggles before diving into other developments in their recent games. They also touch on Bruins players' comments on the Blackhawks scandals and, of course, dish out some hockey fashion takes.
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Brian, Bridgette and Scott open by reacting to the findings of the Chicago Blackhawks sexual assault investigation. Then they dive into all things Bruins, including their injuries and line shuffling up front.
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Brian, Bridgette and Scott share their takeaways from the Bruins' first two games, including early impressions of the new-look forward group, how the Bruins' defense has looked, and Jeremy Swayman's first rough game. They also react to some of what Jack Edwards said on Merloni & Fauria on Thursday.
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Brian, Bridgette and Scott preview everything there is to preview about the 2021-22 Bruins season, including how they stack up in the Atlantic Division and the Eastern Conference.
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Brian, Bridgette and Scott share their takeaways from the Bruins' six-game preseason, including what they feel better about as well as some concerns they still have.
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Scott McLaughlin, Brian DeFelice and Bridgette Proulx offer their thoughts on the Bruins' first two preseason games and first week of training camp. Then Anthony Kwetkowski (@BruinsNetwork on Twitter) joins us (37:00) to break down some Bruins prospects and how they're looking.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 power play.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 video reviews.
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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.
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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.
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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
Matt Kalman talks to new Bruins' college signees Nick Wolff (Minnesota-Duluth) and Jack Ahcan (St. Cloud State) in this bonus pod
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.
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.
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.
Hour 1 of a now two-hour Sunday Skate, as Ken Laird, Matt Kalman & Pete Blackburn react to 94 penalty minutes and several misconducts in the Saturday night Bruins - Tampa tilt, plus the state of Bruins' lines heading towards the playoffs and Tuukka Rask's playoff chances.
Hour 2 of Sunday Skate, with Ken, Matt & Pete discussing whether Tampa or Boston is the better team heading towards a possible playoff matchup in Round 2. Also, Coronavirus fears might shut down NHL dressing rooms.
Ken Laird and Matt Kalman discuss a Bruins win over Tampa Bay that has nearly wrapped up a Division title. Also, Bruins and northeast hockey prospect guru Mark Divver joins the show to discuss Jack Studnicka and the B's prospect pipeline.
Ken Laird and Matt Kalman discuss the state of the Bruins' after a 4-0 win on Long Island has them trending towards a President's Trophy. Kalman also discusses his one-on-one with Torey Krug regarding Krug's future heading into free agency.
Post trade deadline, Ken and Matt welcome former NHL goalie Guy Hebert from Fox Sports Midwest to analyze the Bruins' trades for Ondrej Kase and Nick Ritchie.
Ken Laird, Matt Kalman and Pete Blackburn discuss the Bruins' trade of David Backes in return for salary relief and Ondrej Kase from Anaheim, plus whether or not Don Sweeney will make another move at the Monday deadline.
Ken Laird and Matt Kalman discuss a few traded players that the Bruins have missed out on, with the Trade Deadline approaching in a few days. Plus, this year's Tuukka Rask Vezina candidacy and the guys' WEEI.com live tweeting project of the "Miracle on Ice' game 40 years later.
Matt Kalman of WEEI.com and Pete Blackburn of CBS Sports discuss the controversy around the NHL Department of Player Safety after Zdeno Chara's fine and Evander Kane's complaint. Plus the guys talk abou the Bruins' needs leading up to the NHL trade deadline, David Krejci and Charlie Coyle's futures and what is a fair next contract for Torey Krug.
Ken and Matt welcome NESN Rinkside Reporter Sophia Jurksztowicz to the WEEI complex to talk Bruins & about her first season covering the team. Also discussed, a theoretical David Krejci trade at seasons' end to keep Torey Krug.
Ken Laird, Matt Kalman and Pete Blackburn are in every Sunday at 8am on 93.7FM to talk Bruins, this is their debut 2020 episode with the first place B's approaching the trade deadline.
Matt Kalman and Ken Laird welcome NY Post Rangers writer Brett Cyrgalis for some intel on Chris Kreider, the NHL's top rental trade target, and the guys analyze the recent changes to the Bruins line combinations.
Sunday Skate tri-host Pete Blackburn joins Matt & Ken in studio to discuss the state of the Bruins at the All-Star break and bye week, with a look ahead to the team's trade deadline options
Ken and Matt react to the week's news, including the moving of Brett Ritchie and David Backes to AHL Providence, plus the guys welcome former BU defenseman and 2011 Bruins Cup contributor Colby Cohen to the show to discuss the first half of Charlie McAvoy and others.
Ken and Matt discuss the Bruins' team toughness - or lack therof - in the wake of Tuukka Rask getting concussed by Columbus and the team not responding in significant fashion.
Ken and Matt return for the new year with NHL Network analyst Brian Lawton and reaction to the Bruins' recent "slide".
It's the end of one decade, and the start of the next. With Ken Laird on assignment, the Patriot Ledger's Mike Loftus joined Matt Kalman to look back at a decade of Bruins hockey and look ahead to what's in store in the 2020s.
University of Michigan assistant coach and former Bruins goalie Steve Shields on Boston prospects Johnny Beecher and Jack Becker, plus some remembrances of the 2003 Bruins.
Legendary hockey reporter Bob McKenzie - 'The BobFather' - joins Ken and Matt for the latest on the Bruins and possible trade deadline targets, the future of Torey Krug, and more.
Ken Laird and Matt Kalman discuss the Bruins "Regression" after a mini-skid, and Boston native and former NHL'er Chris Knuckles Nilan joins to discuss the Bruins' start, the state of the Atlantic Division, Claude Julien and the NHL's coaching abuse 'scandal'.
Ken and Matt are joined by longtime Boston Globe hockey writer Kevin Paul Dupont to discuss the amazing start from David Pastrnak. The guys also discuss what the Charlie Coyle contract means for the future of the Bruins center position, as well as behind the scenes violence and bigotry regarding some North American hockey coaches.
Ken & Matt are joined by WEEI Godfather Dale Arnold this week to talk all thing Bruins as the team hits Thanksviging week with a 15-3-5 record and a first-place position in the Atlantic Division.
Ken and Matt talk Bruins after an impressive win in Jersey and coming off a 3-out-of-4 point weekend against Toronto and Washington. NHL legend Eddie Shack also joins the show with his autobiographer Ken Reid to discuss Eddie's Boston years and his new book.
Matt Kalman talks with hockey writer and Canadian radio personality Liam Maguire about his new book, 'The Real Ogie!', a look at the real-life inspiration for Slap Shot character Ogie Oglethorpe, Goldie Goldthorpe. Matt and Liam also discuss Don Cherry's departure from Hockey Night in Canada, with Liam giving his insight as a friend and colleague of Cherry's through the years.
Laird and Kalman evaluate the Bruins recent 0-2-2 skid, including blowing a four-goal lead at home to Florida. The guys are also joined by NHL analyst and former netminder Jamie McLennan from TSN and the NHL Network.
Matt Kalman spoke to Bruins defensman Kevan Miller on Veterans Day, discussing the latest on Miller's knee rehab as well as his connection to veteran's organizations and issues.
The Bruins graciously rolled out the red carpet for Matt Kalman and Ken Laird and gave them an exclusive sit-down with President Cam Neely at TD Garden. Cam discussed the Bruins hot start (11-1-2 at the time of the taping), the B's top line, Pastrnak scoring 50-goals, Torey Krug, and being the face of the franchise among other items.
Legendary NHL defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom calls Matt Kalman & Ken Laird from Sweden to discuss his NHL career, the current Bruins, and his new book 'The Pursuit of Perfection'.
NHL on NBC analyst Pierre McGuire joins Ken & Matt to discuss whether the 9-1-2 Bruins are really as good as their record indicates. Pierre also weighs in on the B's top line, Pastrnak's hot start, and Torey Krug's future among other NHL issues.
Matt Kalman chats one-on-one with the just-retired Dennis Seidenberg, reflecting on his NHL career and his time and title run with the Bruins.
Ken & Kalman have three division games to sink their teeth into, with the B's coming off a shootout loss to Tampa and a split with Toronto. The guys also welcome longtime Toronto Maple Leafs writer Lance Hornby to find out what it's like to cover a team that hasn't won a title since 1967, not to mention insights on the current Boston rivals. Torey Krug contract talk is also featured.
Former NHL coach and GM and current Sportsnet analyst Doug MacLean joins Ken and Matt to talk about the Bruins, Lightning, Maple Leafs, Panthers and more.
Matt Kalman grabbed Bruins defense prospect Jakub Zboril for a quick interview while visiting Providence this week. Zboril discussed his training camp in Boston and how his game has progressed over the last few months.
Canadian legend and former Bruins coach Don Cherry joins Ken and Matt on this week's episode, with Grapes weighing in on the B's 3-0 start and his history with the franchise.
Matt Kalman made a trek to Providence and sat down with P-Bruins coach Jay Leach as the AHL season is now underway.
Ken Laird and Matt Kalman are joined by CBS Sports hockey writer Pete Blackburn to preview the Bruins and NHL 2019-2020 season which is about to begin. The guys talk about the B's outlook, splice in sound from Bruins GM Don Sweeney and President Cam Neely from media day, and give their league predictions.
Ken Laird and Matt Kalman discuss the top Bruins roster issues with the 2019-2020 regular season one week away. The guys are also joined by Greg Linnelli of the Tampa Bay Lightning radio network to get a preview of the Atlantic Division favorites.
Matt Kalman did a quick bonus pod after the Bruins' 4-3 OT preseason win over the Flyers at TD Garden, with a quick recap of the game and an interview with Brandon Carlo.
Bruins winger Karson Kuhlman sits down with Ken & Matt at Warrior Ice after a training camp workout, discussing his game and mindset entering his second year with the Bruins. The guys also take an early look at Bruins roster battles and opening season line projections as well as Matt's recent story on life after the two-year window for the current core.
Ken Laird and Matt Kalman react to the signing of RFA Brandon Carlo to a two-year bridge deal of $2.85 AAV
Ken Laird and Matt Kalman are joined by NESN play-by-play man Jack Edwards to preview the upcoming Bruins season and 2019 Training Camp which gets underway this week.
Matt Kalman catches up with Gregory Campbell and Chris Kelly on a special bonus episode of The Skate Pod. 2011 reflections included.
Pete Blackburn of CBS Sports is back with Ken & Matt to discuss the top Bruins issues as rookie and then training camp is set to open in the upcoming week.
Former NHL GM and TSN expert hockey analyst Craig J. Button joins Ken & Matt to evaluate the Bruins at the pro and prospect level, as well as give his take on the difficulty in signing Charlie McAvoy to a long-term deal.
Laird & Kalman welcome their first-ever Bruins guest to The Skate Podcast, with 2015 first-round draft pick Zach Senyshyn joining the show to discuss his development and outlook for 2019-2020.
Ken Laird and Matt Kalman are back for another Skate, with the guys debating a few new lists & offseason hockey stories. Ken can't get enough of The Athletic, this week featuring a 31-team league subscriber poll comparing fan confidence in their favorite team's front office vs. that team's perception league-wide. Another Skate subscriber calls in to talk hockey, with Chris Mancuso from Niagara giving his take on Jack Studnicka and the state of the B's.
Matt Kalman interviewed Bruins' prospect Curtis Hall recently at B's Development Camp, and here is that chat.
Ken Laird, Matt Kalman, and guest host this week Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media discuss the recent Cam Neely comments on NBC Sports Boston regarding the Charlie McAvoy RFA contract negotiations. The guys discuss Bruins' GM Don Sweeney's worst moves to date, and whether the McAvoy negotiation is the most important decision of Sweeney's tenure.
Matt Kalman talks to NHL.com's Mike Morreale about Bruins first round pick John Beecher and his standout performance with Team USA at the World Junior Summer Showcase.
Ken & Kalman debate a few Bruins issues including the latest on Charlie McAvoy's contract, the new Andrei Vasilevsky contract in Tampa, and Bruins most likely to breakout next year. Plus, Skate Pod listeners Paul and Bob make their debut on the show to talk about the team.
DJ Bean - Former WEEI.com Bruins writer and the founder of Sunday Skate - joins Ken & Matt to follow up on Wiggy's hot take from last week and put the Bruins current issues in their proper context.