Zero Pucks Given

We are joined by Bruins prospect Will Zellers who talks about his past experience, future at North Dakota and life off the ice. Plus, Will goes through some of his strengths, his time at Bruins development camp 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

Ep 466, pt 1: Could the Bruins having no captain next season be an issue? 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 466, pt 2: Hagens indicates he is heading back to BC. McAvoy talks 2026 Olympics. Who will be PP QB under 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 466, pt 3: We look back at our favorite individual Bruins' game that we have seen live. 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 record in person for a special "Throwback Thursday" episode. We cover: 00:00 - Opening shifts: No captains, Hagens back to BC, throwback thursday 10:00 - Could having no captain be an issue? 25:00 - Hagens indicates he is heading back to BC 43:00 - McAvoy talks 2026 Olympics 48:00 - Marco Sturm system & special teams: Who will be PP QB under Sturm? 60 - "Throwback Thursday:" our favorite Bruins games 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 465, pt 1: Guest Ryan Lambert joins the podcast and gives his thoughts on the Bruins' off-season moves, cap situation and what ways they should be trying to target impact players to add 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

Ep 465, pt 2: Guest Ryan Lambert gives his thoughts on James Hagens and Dean Letourneau's freshman season at BC and how far away each is from playing in the NHL. 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 465, pt 3: Guest Ryan Lambert gives his thoughts on Maine goalie Albin Boija, his potential and whether or not the Bruins have a real chance to sign him after 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

We talk to Ryan Lambert of Elite Prospects to get his perspective on prospects in the Bruins' system, including their seventh-overall draft pick James Hagens. Plus, Lambert gives his opinion on the Bruins' offseason acquisitions, trajectory and if they should embrace a tank in the 2025-26 season. 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 464, pt 1: What NHL rules do you want to see changed? 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 464, pt 2: In our Three-fer Thursday, we discuss the importance of a bounce back by Swayman, McAvoy and Hampus Lindholm. 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 464, pt 3: We do a draft of our favorite hockey movies. 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 do our first "Three-fer Thursday" involving what the three biggest keys are for the Bruins to establish the right trajectory for years to come. We go through some NHL rule changes we'd like to see. And, we do a draft of our favorite hockey movies. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Opening shifts 13:00 - What NHL rule do you want to see changed? 33:33 - Three-fer Thursday: three most important things for the Bruins to get right this season 51:20 - Best hockey movies draft 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 463, pt 1: Is Pastrnak a top-10 player in Bruins' history already? Could getting the "C" spur him to having a career year? 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 463, pt 2: Reacting to trade ideas submitted by listeners involving Rossi, McTavish & McDavid. 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 463, pt 3: Should Poitras get more time with Pastrnak? Is the Bruins' goalie pipeline too thin? 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 this mailbag episode we answer more trade idea questions, including many proposals that involved trading Casey Mittelstadt. Plus, should Matt Poitras get more time with David Pastrnak? And, is the Bruins' goalie pipeline too thin? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Opening shifts 9:30 - All-time Bruins' starting lineup & where Pastrnak ranks 23:00 - Mailbag starts 30:00 - Marco Rossi trade idea 37:00 - Connor McDavid trade idea 43:00 - Mason McTavish trade idea 52:00 - Should Poitras get more time with Pastrnak? 1:03:00 - Is the Bruins' goalie pipeline too thin? 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 predict 10 superlatives for the Bruins next season including who will have a career year, who will step up as a leader and who has the most to prove. Plus, we go though some key dates on the Bruins' schedule after it was released 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

Ep 461, pt 1: Discussing different potential outcomes for the Bruins next season and what the ultimate end goals should be for it to be considered a successful 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 462, pt 2: Brian draws some similarities between next year's Bruins' team and the 2007-08 Bruins' team that ramped up to a Stanley Cup in 2011. 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 463, pt 3: (Mailbag): Looking at the Bruins' defensive depth. Does any team have the formula to beat the Panthers? 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 lingering thoughts on the Bruins' trajectory and what their ultimate goal should be for next season. Plus, could James Hagens start this season with the Bruins? And, taking a look at the Bruins' depth chart on defense. 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 460, pt 1: Will the Bruins avoid a rebuild by definition? Could the Bruins have matched the offer in the Isaac Howard trade? Four Bruins prospects head to World Junior Summer Showcase. 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 460, pt 2: We answer some mailbag questions involving listeners' ideas for trade packages that could make the Bruins better before the 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 460, pt 3: We respond to a listener email about Tanner Jeannot being unfairly criticized. 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 give our thoughts on the plausibility and fairness of several listener's ideas of trades the Bruins could make to get better this season. Plus, will the Bruins avoid a rebuild by definition? And, a listener is mad at Scott over his take on Tanner Jeannot. 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

We answer listener questions about some of the Bruins free-agent acquisitions and what they mean for young players. Plus, is Casey Mittelstadt a comparable player to what James Hagens will be? 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

Discussing the Bruins deals in free agency and via trade, what the lineup is shaping up to look like next season and whether or not today pushed them closer to being a playoff team. Plus, correcting some bad takes about Bruins' draft pick James Hagens. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - List of Bruins additions 05:00 - Why didn't the Bruins add a big fish in free agency? 19:00 - Could a younger guy push for a 2nd-line role? 28:00 - Could Bruins be a bottom 5 team again? 35:00 - Correcting some bad takes about James Hagens 42:00 - Are Bruins following the natural progression of a rebuild? 47:00 - Expectations for Marco Sturm with this roster 52:00 - Thoughts on day 2 of development camp 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 new contracts for Morgan Geekie, Marat Khusnutinov and others. Plus, what to expect in free agency with many of the best options already resigned. And we go over the Bruins seven draft picks and storylines from Day 1 of development camp. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - All 7 Bruins' draft picks 5:30 - Bruins' signings ahead of free agency 9:40 - Marchand signs with Florida 22:00 - Are free agency options down to Ehlers vs Boeser? 52:00 - Draft and development notes 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 draft BC's James Hagens at seventh-overall, what his strengths and weaknesses are and how close he is to being in the NHL. 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 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