The Skate Podcast

The Skate Podcast

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

Episodes

October 10, 2025 68 mins
Discussing the Bruins back-to-back wins to start the season, what we've thought of each line so far and the changes the Bruins have made on special teams. Plus, Fraser Minten's impact so far and an update on Hampus Lindholm's injury against the Blackhawks. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy pr...
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Ep 485, pt 1: 00:00 - Predicting where the Bruins finish in the Atlantic 12:00 - Atlantic Division predictions 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
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Ep 485, pt 2: Predicting Pastrnak's point total, Swayman's save%, 2nd leading scorer & other individual accomplishments. 10:00 - Who will be the Bruins' X-factor? 18:00 - Who will exceed expectations? 25:00 - Who will not meet expectations? 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
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Ep 485, pt 3: What would it take going right for the Bruins to make the playoffs? Plus, predicting the playoff field and Stanley Cup Champion. 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
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We give our predictions for several categories for the Bruins this season including where they will finish in the standings, what it would take to make the playoffs and which players will exceed expectations. Plus, we go through our predictions for NHL playoff matchups including the Stanley Cup Final. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to:...
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Ep 484, pt 1: Reacting to the Bruins announcement that they will retire Zdeno Chara's number this season. Plus, what set Fraser Minten apart from the other players in training camp who didn't make the final roster in Boston. 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
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October 7, 2025 26 mins
Ep 484, pt 2: We discuss the Bruins waiving Matej Blumel, Alex Steves and sending Matt Poitras to Providence and who they chose to keep in Boston instead. 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
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Ep 484, pt 3: We discuss what could be on the horizon for the Bruins' prospect pool depending on how their season goes based on current personelle and what Don Sweeney said on the subject. 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
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Discussing the the news coming out of Monday's press conference with Don Sweeney, Cam Neely and Charlie Jacobs. We go over roster cuts that were a surprise and players who the Bruins opted to keep on their opening night roster. 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.a...
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Discussing the Bruins fifth preseason game and who is almost certainly not making Boston's roster on opening night. Plus, more conversations on Blumel, Poitras, Minten and the cases they've made to make the opening night lineup. 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.aud...
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Ep 482, pt 1: 00:00 - Swayman comments on preseason performance 10:00 - Will Poitras & Minten be in the Bruins' opening night middle-six FW group? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ep 480, pt 2: 00:00 - Thoughts on the battle over Bruins' fourth-line roles 10:30 - Can we write off Lysell being on the Bruins' opening night roster? 18:18 - Mittelstadt, Zacha, Arvidsson 20:00 - Where does Khusnutdinov fit in the Bruins' FW group? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoice...
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Ep 480, pt 3: In a mini mailbag, we answering your questions on Matt Poitras, Hampus Lindholm and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Discussing Jeremy Swayman's first full preseason performance, Hampus Lindholm and Charlie McAvoy's status and what spots are still undetermined in the Bruins' roster in the final week of preseason. Plus, a mini mailbag answering your questions on Matt Poitras, Hampus Lindholm and more. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com To learn more about lis...
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Ep 481, pt 1: 00:00 - Eyssimont & Blumel show up in preseason game 2 12:00 - Zadorov's walk off goal and potential leadership role To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ep 481, pt 2: Preseason game 2 negatives. Is the race for 7th defenseman more obvious now? New projections for Bruins' forward group. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ep 481, pt 3: 00:00 - Are Beecher and Steeves heading to extra forward spots? 18:00 - Mittelstadt interview To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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We go through the players that we think are close to solidifying their spot in Boston's opening night lineup, who the extra D frontrunner is and which two players fit the bill to be the Bruins' extra forwards. Plus Casey Mittelstadt talks to Scott about his down season last year, being traded to Boston and more. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com...
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September 23, 2025 31 mins
Ep 480, pt 1: 00:00 - Pastrnak speaks about 'nagging' injury 07:00 - Analyzing preseason game 1 16:00 - Signs Blumel will make the team 18:00 - Whose stock has risen and whose has fallen this preseason? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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September 23, 2025 25 mins
Ep 480, pt 2: Who are Sturm's picks for each center job? Plus, thoughts on Poitras, Lysell and Minten's preseason so far. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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