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Ep 455, pt 1: In a special fashion segment, we discuss the Bruins' new jerseys for the 2025-26 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

Ep 455, pt 2: Discussing this year's NHL Hall of Fame selections Zdeno Chara, Joe Thornton & Jack Parker. 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 455, pt 3: Discussing the news out of Don Sweeney's pre-draft press conference including his comments on the availability of the seventh-overall pick, free agency and how close he is to a deal with some key RFAs and UFAs. 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 455, Pt 4: In our final mock draft before the NHL Draft on Friday, we make the top 9 selections based on the most recent reporting. Who will the Bruins get at seventh overall? 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

We discuss what Don Sweeney said in today's pre-draft press conference, the new Bruins' uniforms and Zdeno Chara's election into the NHL Hall of Fame. Plus, we go through our final mock draft ahead of Friday's NHL Draft. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Fashion Segment 56:00 - Mock draft begins 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 454, pt 2: Did the Bruins get a good deal on Mason Lohrei's contract extension? 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 454, pt 1: Discussing what players should be available at seven-overall and why it would be a mistake to trade that selection. 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 454, pt 3: Reacting to Trevor Zegras getting traded to the Flyers. 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 454, pt 4: Is Georgii Merkulov on the verge of leaving the Bruins? Plus, looking at the most recent draft rankings that show James Hagens could fall into the Bruins range. 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

Discussing the details of the deal the Bruins made to keep Mason Lohrei in Boston and if the deal was a good value. Plus, why trading out of the seventh-overall pick would be a mistake for the Bruins. And, is Georgii Merkulov on the verge of leaving the Bruins? 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

Ep 453, pt 1: Will the Bruins' new assistant coach hire be good for the powerplay? Marchand's wild celebrations & hints of a Sam Bennett contract extension. Jonathan Toews re-emerges with Winnipeg. 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 453, pt 2: What some recent signings could mean for Morgan Geekie's next contract. Discussing Steve Spott's background and potential PP changes. 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 453, pt 3: (Mailbag) Is Edmonton interested in Swayman? Does McDavid want out of Edmonton after second Cup loss? Why did the Bruins delay their rebuild? 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

Discussing the Bruins' new assistant coach Steve Spott, his background and how he could improve the Bruins' power play. Plus, what some recent signings could mean for Morgan Geekie. And, we answer your mailbag questions! Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Will the Bruins' new assistant coach hire be good for the powerplay? 08:16 - Marchand's wild celebrations & hints of a Sam Bennett contract extension 16:27 - JonathanToews re-emerges with Winnipeg 20:00 - What some recent signings could mean for Morgan Geekie's next contract 37:16 - Discussing Steve Spott's background and potential PP changes 49:31 - (Mailbag begins) - Is Edmonton interested in Swayman?57:30 - Does McDavid want out of Edmonton after second Cup loss? 1:03:44 - Why did the Bruins delay their rebuild? 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 452, pt 1: Panthers win their second-straight Cup 08:00 - Scott gives his way-too-early prediction for next year's Stanley Cup champion 13:00 - Would the Panthers have won without adding Marchand? 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 452, pt 2: Discussing the top six players on the US and Canadian 2026 Olympic roster, teams schedules and groups and whether or not Brad Marchand will make the cut. 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 452, pt 3: Discussing some trade rumors and ideas surrounding the Bruins and Islanders potential to make a trade that could include this year's first round picks. 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

Discussing the Panthers second-straight Stanley Cup title, Brad Marchand's role in their playoff run and whether or not Florida will still be the favorite in the East next season. Plus, USA and Canada announce their "first 6" players and schedules for the 2026 Olympics and we dive into some rumors involving the Bruins potentially trading their seventh-overall pick. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.comLeave your questions in the comments and we will answer as many as we can! Jump to: 00:00 - Panthers win their second-straight cup 08:00 - Scott gives his way-too-early prediction for next year's Stanley Cup champion 13:00 - Would the Panthers have won without adding Marchand? 18:00 - USA and Canada announce their "first 6" players and schedules for the 2026 Olympics 30:00 - Would it be a mistake for the Bruins to trade their seventh-overall pick for a defenseman? 42:00 - Scott proposes a trade for the No. 1 pick 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 451, pt 1: Bruins make a summer trade that could add depth to their defense. 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 451, pt 2: Discussing some of the revisionist history of the Marchand trade in light of his great Stanley Cup performance. 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 451, pt 3: Can the Oilers force a Game 7 again or is Florida set to win another Stanley Cup on home ice? 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

Discussing the Bruins' trade for a former first-round defenseman, revisiting the Brad Marchand trade after his major playoff impact in Florida and predicting whether the Oilers can extend the Stanley Cup Final series to Game 7.  Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Opening shifts 08:22 - Bruins trade for Soderstrom 14:34 - First 6 players on some 2026 Olympic rosters revealed 18:29 - Is Marchand's playoff impact causing revisionist history by Bruins fans? 38:30 - Can the Oilers force a Game 7? 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 450, pt 1: We discuss the NHL Awards including where David Pastrnak finished in MVP voting. 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 450, pt 2: Will Patrice Bergeron have a role in helping Bruins' new head coach Marco Sturm? 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 450, pt 3: Discussing the potential for the Bruins to draft winger Porter Martone rather than a center with their 7th-overall pick if he were to fall to them. 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

We discuss where David Pastrnak finished in MVP voting, break down UFA rumors that could effect the Bruins' off-season plans and get to your mailbag questions! Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Leave your questions in the comments and we will answer as many as we can! Jump to: 00:00 - NHL awards, where Pasta finished in MVP voting, Scott's ballot 15:00 - Could Bruins lose Mike DiPietro in free agency? 22:00 - UFA rumors that could effect the Bruins' off-season plans 33:00 - (mailbag begins) - Can Bergeron help Sturm get acclimated to Bruins' current roster? 43:00 - Should the Bruins trade for Necas? 53:00 - Would it make sense for Boston to pick Porter Martone if he fell to 7? 62:00 - Was Zadorov well-received as a leader in the Bruins' locker room? 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 449, pt 1: Discussing the key takeaways from Marco Sturm's introductory press conference and how fans have received him 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

Ep 449, pt 2: Discussing what Marco Sturm plans to do regarding Bruins' leadership, development of young players and offensive changes. 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 449, pt 3: Discussing what Don Sweeney said about potentially trading draft capital for a player to help the team right now. 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

Discussing Marco Sturm's introductory press conference, what he thinks about the current Bruins' roster and what changes he plans to make. Plus, what Sturm said about Bruins' leadership and how he will handle player development and culture. And, what Don Sweeney said about potentially trading Bruins' draft assets to make the team better right now. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Opening Shifts 6:40 - Gauging fans' reaction to Sturm's press conference 14:00 - Sturm's expectations for leadership and practice pace 25:00 - Bruins' priority to "evolve offensively"  32:00 - Feedback from 14 coaching candidates 42:00 - Is Sweeney shopping his 7th-overall pick? 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 448, pt 1: Discussing news out of the NHL combine and new ordering of the top 10 pick projections. Is there a chance a center that was thought to be out of reach could fall to the Bruins? 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 448, pt 2: Should the Bruins trade their seventh-overall pick for a player like Elias Petterson? What adding a No. 1 center now would mean for the Bruins core going forward. 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

Discussing news out of the NHL combine including which players may be available at 7th overall. Should the Bruins trade for Elias Pettersson? Plus, what fans think so far about the Marco Sturm hiring. (Note: our recording dropped out at 46:24 which cut off part of our conversation about Marco Rossi and Isaac Howard as other target options for the Bruins.) Jump to: 00:00 - Opening shifts 09:00 - Draft rankings change after NHL combine 29:00 - Should the Bruins trade for Elias Pettersson? 46:00 - Bruins' fans don't seem too sure about Marco Sturm 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

Ep 447, pt 1: Discussing the Bruins addition of Marco Sturm and what it means for Joe Sacco and the Bruins' style of play next 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

Ep 447, pt 2: Discussing which Bruins' players may benefit most from the coaching change and which young players will do well in Marco Sturm's system. 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 447, pt 3: Discussing Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, how Marchand impacted the game and what a strong playoffs means for the price of Sam Bennett's next contract. 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

Discussing the Bruins' decision to hire Marco Sturm as their next head coach, his coaching background and which players may benefit most from the coaching change. Plus, what the hiring means for the Bruins' style of play, offseason targets and leadership group. And, has Sam Bennett played himself out of the Bruins' price range? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - What will Bruins' style of play look like under Sturm? 27:00 - Which young players will thrive under Sturm? 45:00 - Will Sam Bennett's price tag be too high for Bruins after an impactful playoffs? 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 446, pt 1: Discussing how the timeline for the Bruins' offseason could effect their ability to extend their coaching search to new candidates. 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 446, pt 2: Discussing the Stanley Cup Final rematch between the Oilers and the Panthers and what is different about this year's matchup. 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 446, pt 3: Answering your mailbag questions about the futures of Fabian Lysell and Casey Mittelstadt 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

Discussing some potential reasons the Bruins coaching search has taken this long, including some candidates that are now available to interview for the open position. Plus, we get some news on where Joe Sacco stands and answer some 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

Ep 445, pt 1: Reacting to reports that the Bruins have made a head coaching decision. Plus, what will be key for the new head coach to establish right away? 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 445, pt 2: Discussing whether or not he should have the power to fill in the rest of the coaching staff and what will happen with Joe Sacco, Jay Leach and Chris Kelly. 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 445, pt 3: Discussing the Florida Panthers dominance in another deep playoff run and what their roster could look like in the seasons ahead. 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

Discussing the imminent hiring of the next Bruins head coach, what his first order of business would be and whether or not he should have the power to fill in the rest of the coaching staff. Plus, some thoughts on the Florida Panthers' dominance in the East. 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

Ep 444, pt 1: Discussing the performances of Bruins' players like Jeremy Swayman and Elias Lindholm in at Worlds that may be positive signs for next 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

Ep 444, pt 2: Discussing the coaches who appear to be heading into the final interviews for the Bruins' head coaching position. 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 444, pt 3: We discuss comments and critiques of our "Bruins 'Mock Offseason" episodes. 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

Discussing how Jeremy Swayman and other Bruins did at Worlds, an update on the Bruins' coaching search timeline and some critiques of our GM episode series. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Swayman wins gold at Worlds 11:30 - Who will make the final cut for Bruins' coaching search? 34:00 - Reacting to critiques and questions about our GM episode 50:00 - Is adding Mitch Marner worth giving up depth? 55:00 - Other ideas in free agency and trades the Bruins could take advantage of 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

In Part 2 of our two-part "Bruins Mock Offseason" series, we debate which players to add in free agency to put together a playoff-caliber roster. We go through what it would take to get Mitch Marner and how a roster would balance out if he was or wasn't the Bruins' big target. Plus, what the Bruins could do to add a top-four defenseman. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Don Sweeney contract extension sidenotes 11:00 - What would a roster look like with Mitch Marner? 41:00 - Which of the top six UFA forward options would fit best with Bruins? 1:02:00 - What to do with Bruins current UFA's? 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 442, pt 1: Estimating Bruins RFA Prices (Mock Offseason Pt 1) 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