The Skate Podcast
WEEI's Scott McLaughlin, Brian DeFelice and Bridgette Proulx discuss all things Boston Bruins and NHL.
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January 9, 2026 • 67 mins
Joonas Korpisalo and the Bruins got a much-needed win over the Flames. Will Marco Sturm alter his goaltending plan? Morgan Geekie is in a slump for the first time in a while. Has Mason Lohrei started to turn a corner?
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January 7, 2026 • 61 mins
The Bruins threw away the final game of their road trip in Seattle, and Marco Sturm called the team "immature" afterwards. Looking at the 5-on-5 struggles of Elias Lindholm and Pavel Zacha. Could Zacha still be a trade candidate? Hampus Lindholm is injured again.
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January 5, 2026 • 75 mins
Discussing the Bruins' overtime win over the Canucks and Fraser Minten's increased role and the importance of a successful road trip for Boston. Can Swayman move up Team USA's depth chart if he keeps playing like this? Plus, has the competition for the Bruins' next captain become even closer?
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January 2, 2026 • 89 mins
Discussing the Bruins' win over the Oilers, checking in on Bruins' stats halfway through the season and individual point paces. Plus, we get into the announcements of Olympic rosters including the omission of Hampus Lindholm from team Sweden.
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December 31, 2025 • 83 mins
We discuss the Bruins' loss to the Calgary Flames, what Hagens and Zellers have done at World Juniors and Boston's current bottom-10 positioning in the NHL standings. Plus, we finish with our list of the top 10 most impactful moments for the Bruins in 2025.
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December 29, 2025 • 65 mins
Discussing the Bruins' loss to Buffalo out of the holiday break, some goaltending trends and advanced stats on specific Bruins' lines and pairings. Is this road trip a true make or break stretch of the season? Plus, some international hockey thoughts about Bruins' prospects at World Juniors, Spengler Cup hot mics and the Olympic roster deadline.
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December 24, 2025 • 87 mins
Discussing the Bruins' melt down against the Habs and their comments on the main issues they've been having during their four-game losing streak. Plus, we take a deeper look into the Bruins' two chances to challenge goalie interference calls, penalties and key individual breakdowns.
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December 22, 2025 • 84 mins
Discussing what's gone wrong in the Bruins' three-game losing streak and some decisions by Sturm that didn't pan out. Is it time to think about calling up Providence Bruins goalie Mike DiPietro? Plus, Crosby passes Lemieux's points record in Pittsburg, Bruins prospects get ready for World Juniors and we unveil the Skate Pod Stadium Series Jersey.
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December 19, 2025 • 76 mins
Discussing the Bruins' loss to the Oilers and the big role that special teams played in tipping the scales in Edmonton's favor. Plus, checking in on Pastrnak's goal total, Trent Frederic gets a tribute at TD Garden and would Zadorov or Khusnutdinov make the Russian Olympic team if Russia got to compete?
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Discussing the Bruins' win over Utah. McAvoy, Mittelstadt and Sturm talk about chemistry. Pastrnak and Geekie talk about the Bruins' success finishing games out. Plus, we are joined by Mike Commito, the author of Bruins 365, about his Bruins research and thoughts on some current events.
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December 15, 2025 • 92 mins
Discussing the Bruins' loss to Minnesota, the Quinn Hughes trade and the interesting dynamics of the Eastern Conference this year. Plus, we discuss a potential trade for the Bruins, the last game at Northeastern's Matthews Arena and the Bruins' declining penalty-kill numbers.
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December 12, 2025 • 84 mins
Discussing the Bruins' win in Winnipeg, McAvoy's return and Pastrnak's great play the last two games. Plus, Scott's 25 most memorable Bruins moments in the last 25 years. And, have expectations for the Bruins increased?
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December 10, 2025 • 68 mins
Breaking down David Pastrnak's return, his new line, and the Bruins' 5-2 win over the Blues. Will Marco Sturm keep these new-look lines together? What should the defense pairings be when Charlie McAvoy returns?
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December 8, 2025 • 60 mins
- Bruins stepping up without Pastrnak and McAvoy
- Bruins doing better without top stars compared to other teams
- Steeves, Geekie examples of late bloomers
- 2nd line proving doubters wrong
- Rebuild/ teardown moment was last season
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December 5, 2025 • 89 mins
Discussing the contributions of Alex Steeves, Morgan Geekie, Pavel Zacha and Joonas Korpisalo in the Bruins' win over the St. Louis Blues. Plus, what Charlie McAvoy said about his injury and recovery. And a fashion segment about one of the worst uniforms in college hockey.
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December 3, 2025 • 82 mins
Guest Mark Divver joins us to check in on the Providence Bruins and other Bruins prospects. Why hasn't Fabian Lysell gotten called up? What does the future hold for Matt Poitras? Which defenseman will be next up? Plus, we touch on the Bruins' loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday, including Jeremy Swayman's off night.
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December 1, 2025 • 73 mins
We discuss some developing bold predictions for individual players who have performed well this season. We go through the Bruins' long list of injuries and call ups. Plus, thoughts on Alex Steeves, Fabian Lysell and Georgii Merkulov.
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November 25, 2025 • 90 mins
We dive into the mailbag to answer listener questions about Johnny Beecher's release, Charlie McAvoy's injury, the play of the Bruins' top prospects, Nikita Zadorov's leadership, and Boston's goaltender usage.
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November 24, 2025 • 95 mins
Discussing the Bruins' West Coast road trip and the reasons for their recent struggles. With Morgan Geekie leading the NHL in scoring, should he be considered for Canada's Olympic roster? Plus, we check in on the Bruins injury report and NCAA prospects.
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November 20, 2025 • 57 mins
Discussing the Bruins' loss to Anaheim and the impact of not having Charlie McAvoy. Updating the Bruins' long list of injuries. Plus, thoughts on Johnny Beecher joining the Flames, Morgan Geekie leading the league in goals and Nikita Zadorov stepping up during McAvoy's absence.
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