The Skate Podcast

We react to the Bruins' rough 4-1 loss to the Blues. How can the B's get Pavel Zacha and Morgan Geekie going? James Hagens continues to produce. Does David Pastrnak look off? Plus, the latest in the Dylan Larkin saga, and the Bruins' "Hometown Remix" jersey leaks.Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] to:00:00 - Bruins lose to Detroit; Zacha and Geekie struggle 5-on-512:00 - Should Brunet come back in?49:52 - Should Bruins still be interested in Dylan Larkin?1:02:38 - Fashion segment: Bruins Hometown Remix Jerseys

We break down the Bruins' 2-1 loss to Carolina in a matchup of the top two teams in the East. How far away from the Hurricanes are the B's? What can Boston learn from this loss? Plus, the top six struggles, a potential lineup change on defense, and Matt Poitras's ice time is down.Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] to:00:00 - Opening Shifts: Bruins see what a true contender is05:00 - Bruins needed more from their top six11:30 - Bruins survive a few notable injury scares17:30 - Sturm finds positives to take from loss24:00 - Brunet's learning moment; Will he draw out of lineup?43:40 - Should Poitras be getting more minutes?

Discussing the Bruins' win over the Sharks and their rise to the top of the NHL standings. Has James Hagens exceeded expectations this season? Plus, could the Bruins be the next team added to Dylan Larkin's list of approved teams?Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected]

We discuss the Bruins' 6-0 win over the Predators and how Boston is stacking up in the Eastern Conference. David Pastrnak and Charlie McAvoy had big nights. Michael DiPietro earned an emotional first NHL shutout. What are the biggest improvements from last season? Plus, Connor Hellebuyck finally got traded and Marco Sturm read Scott's article that was critical of him.Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] to:01:50 - Bruins avoid the trap, blow out Predators03:40 - Michael DiPietro's shutout on an emotional night10:20 - How the Bruins are stacking up in the East14:00 - Bruins' confidence, vibes are sky-high19:40 - How does Hellebuyck trade impact Bruins?28:20 - Sturm responds to Scott's critical article45:55 - Pastrnak, McAvoy lead the way vs. Nashville

We discuss the Bruins' overtime loss in Dallas, which wrapped up a road trip that saw Boston take seven of eight points. Why did Marco Sturm bench James Hagens, Matt Poitras, Frederic Brunet and Mason Lohrei late? Why isn't he trying something different on the power play? Plus, Marat Khusnutdinov is reportedly closing in on an extension and Nikita Zadorov comments on his benching.Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] to:1:00 - Why did Sturm bench the kids late in regulation?6:00 - Khusnutdinov reportedly closing in on extension11:15 - Is it time to try something different on the power play?27:00 - Why we didn't like Sturm's postgame comments on Hagens & Poitras51:30 - Zadorov comments on being a healthy scratch