The Skate Podcast

<p>WEEI's Scott McLaughlin, Brian DeFelice and Bridgette Proulx discuss all things Boston Bruins and NHL.</p>

Could Bruins Captain Vacancy Be A Distraction This Season?

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

09-10
36:38

What Sweeney Said About Jeannot, Kuraly And Team Leadership

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

09-10
22:39

Mailbag: Could Bruins Pull Off Trade For McTavish Before Season?

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

09-10
32:36

The Skate Pod, Ep. 476: Sweeney Says He's Waiting For Next Captain To Emerge For Bruins

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 privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

09-09
01:29:09

Will Poitras Have Another Good Start and Make Team?

Ep 475, pt 1: 00:00 - What Swayman said about his mindset for the upcoming season 7:30 - Will Poitras have another good start and make the team? 13:00 - Will the Bruins be able to come out of gate fast? 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

09-06
18:41

Swayman Says He's Made Significant Changes Ahead of New Season

Ep 475, pt 2: Where does Swayman fit into the Bruins' leadership structure? Plus, what Swayman said about his offseason, how he learned from last year and turning the page to a new 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

09-06
14:34

Will Marco Sturm Favor Youth or Veterans?

Ep 475, pt 3: How difficult will it be for young players to make the team? Will Marco Sturm favor youth or veterans? 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

09-06
24:12

The Skate Pod, Ep. 475: Is Swayman Going To Be A Vocal Leader For Bruins?

We discuss the comments from Jeremy Swayman, Matt Poitras and Fabian Lysell after day 3 of captain's practices. Will Poitras have another fast start and make the team? Will Marco Sturm favor veterans or youth when making roster decisions? 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-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

09-04
01:06:18

Pastrnak & McAvoy Describe Bruins Leadership Philosophy This Season

Ep 474, pt 1:  00:00 - Pasta and McAvoy on where Bruins' leadership group stands 9:19 - Are people underrating the Bruins like Zadorov says? 14:54 - Who was and who wasn't at day 1 of captain's practice 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

09-03
23:36

How This Training Camp Will Be Different For Poitras & Lysell

Ep 474, pt 2: Poitras' likelihood to make the team out of camp and why. This year's early-season storylines. Has Lysell's competition increased? 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

09-03
27:04

Will Sturm's System Compliment Current Bruins Roster?

Ep 474, pt 3: What will Marco Sturm change this season? Where the Bruins' forward group and D group rank in the division 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

09-03
24:21

The Skate Pod, Ep. 474: Zadorov Says Bruins Will Exceed Expectations This Season

We go over the most important developments from day 1 of Bruins captain's practice, who was there and who wasn't there and some of the main storylines to follow as the team ramps up to the season. Plus, we discuss what Charlie McAvoy and David Pastrnak said about their idea of what Bruins' leadership will look like this season and what Nikita Zadorov said about the team being underrated. 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-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

09-02
01:15:27

What Bruins' National TV Schedule Says About Boston's Hockey Market

Ep 473, pt 1: Discussing the 17 national TV games on the Bruins schedule this season and what it says about the Boston hockey market. 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

08-29
16:47

Rating New USA Hockey Olympic Jerseys

Ep 473, pt 2: We describe and rate the new Team USA Olympic Hockey jerseys and compare them to past jerseys. 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

08-29
15:36

Is The QMJHL Coming Back To Lewiston?

Ep 473, pt 3: Is the QMJHL coming back to Lewiston? Plus, what the new NCAA rules means for Canadian and American players. 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

08-29
21:03

The Skate Pod, Ep. 473: Bruins Apparently Still Have National TV Draw

We rate the new USA Hockey jerseys modeled by McAvoy and others. Plus, who was snubbed from USA's invitation to their summer meetings. And, we go through some surprises in the national broadcast schedule released by the Bruins yesterday. 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-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

08-28
49:10

The Skate Pod, Ep. 472: Ranking Bruins Top Prospects; Will Bruins Keep Same Center Group?

We debate the order of the Bruins top eight prospects, talk about the NHL prospects we were high on that never panned out and go through a list of "what's more likely" questions about different players and outcomes this Bruins season. Plus, we answer a listener question about buying access to a "media experience" for sports teams. 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-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

08-26
01:19:54

The Skate Pod, Ep. 471: How Will Competition For Bruins Bottom-Six Roster Spots Play Out? (Mailbag)

In this mailbag episode we go through listener questions about the competition for bottom-six roster spots, who has an inside track to make the cut and why some players have been given the benefit of the doubt in offseason conversations about roster spots. Plus, we answer a question about Peter Laviolette, the low fan approval of Bruins' management and more. 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-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

08-21
01:46:50

Mini-Mailbag: How Hot Is Don Sweeney's Seat?

Ep. 470, Part 3: We answer a few listener questions, including how hot the seat is for Bruins general manager Don Sweeney. 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

08-15
25:39

How The Bruins Lost Their Culture

Ep. 470, Part 2: We react to Jim Montgomery saying on the Empty Netters podcast that the Bruins' culture slipped last season. Plus, James Hagens confirms he is returning to Boston College. 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

08-15
31:34

Grant Bronk

Just found you guys. You're all really good, and really good together. I'll be checking in. That said.. Brian, You're wrong about the Wilson goal. Rask was deep, but he had to be. watch the highlight again and you'll see Sprong was on his right ready to receive a tip in the pass. he had to stay deep if he had any chance to get across on that one. regardless the shot was perfect as much as I hate to say something like that about a douchebag like Wilson. anyway, keep up the good work and I'll be checking in. Thanks

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