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Discussing the Bruins win over the Avalanche, their new D pairs and who produced in key moments. Plus, we spend time addressing the trade rumors surrounding Pavel Zacha. And, we look at some statistical trends for the Bruins through their first 10 games. 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 491, pt 1: Discussing the Bruins' loss to the Anaheim Ducks and the defensive issues that have plagued them on their six-game losing streak. Plus, what Sturm said about getting reinforcements from Providence. 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 491, pt 2: Discussing the play of Mason Lohrei and the Bruins' defense over their six-game losing streak. 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 491, pt 3: Geekie and Zacha remain positives for the Bruins this season. Plus, a look ahead to the last four games of October. 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' loss to the Anaheim Ducks and the defensive issues that have plagued them on their six-game losing streak. Is it time to split up the Lohrei-McAvoy pair? Sturm's comments on getting reinforcements. And, looking ahead to the Bruins final four games of October. 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' game against the Florida Panthers that included an emotional tribute to former captain Brad Marchand. Plus, Marco Sturm's comments about Mason Lohrei being responsible for two goals against, Casey Mittelstadt's bounce back after being benched and another setback for Hampus Lindholm. 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 489, pt 1: 00:00 - Bruins return home on four-game losing streak; 05:00 - Mittelstadt scratched 11:00 - Four positives from the Bruins' road trip including Johnny Beecher 18:00 - Negatives from the Bruins' winless road trip 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 489, pt 3: Is the Bruins' right defensemen depth too thin? Marchand's return to 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

Ep 489, pt 2: How will Mittelstadt respond to being scratched? Do the Bruins need to call up someone who can help their offense? 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' winless road trip, Sturm benching Casey Mittelstadt and what needs to change for the Bruins to get back on track. Plus, thoughts on Beecher, Arvidsson, Jokiharju 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 488, pt 1: 00:00 - Opening shifts: special teams let downs, top-6 struggles,  bottom-6 scoring 14:00 - Do the Bruins need to call up an offensive player from Providence? 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 488, pt 2: Discussing the Bruins' defensive performance in Vegas and how important it is that Hampus Lindholm has a healthier season that last 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 488, pt 3: Discussing the importance of the next few weeks for the Bruins as they try to finish out October better than they did last 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

Discussing the Bruins' loss in Vegas, some key mistakes and some positives about the bottom-six forward group. Plus, what should the Bruins do if the second line continues to struggle? And, a discussion on Hampus Lindholm's health and impact. 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 487, pt 1: 00:00 - Are the Bruins going to be a better comeback team this year? 7:00 - Pastrnak shows leadership ability in effort vs TBL 11:00 - Can Jordan Harris carve a larger role for himself? 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 487, pt 3: 00:00 - Is Pastrnak showing that it's time to make him the captain? 12:00 - Checking in on Bruins prospects in the NCAA including Dean Letourneau 20:00 - We bring back the game "Swayman quote or fortune cookie note?" 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 487, pt 2: 00:00 - When will Beecher or Viel get in the lineup? 03:00 - Bruins second line is clicking 09:00 - Thoughts on the Bruins two power-play units through 4 games 13:00 - Is McAvoy the right guy to QB PP1? 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' game against the Lightning including some notable moments for David Pastrnak that have sparked more conversation about the Bruins' open captain role. Plus, are the Bruins going to be a better comeback team this year? And, thoughts on the 2nd line, power-play units and a goalie prospect the Bruins may be targeting. 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 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 practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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: 00:00 - Predicting where the Bruins finish in the Atlantic 12:00 - Atlantic Division predictions 20:00 - Predicting Pastrnak's point total, Swayman's save%, 2nd leading scorer & other individual accomplishments 30:00 - Who will be the Bruins' X-factor? 38:00 - Who will exceed expectations? 45:00 - Who will not meet expectations? 60:00 - 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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 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 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

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

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

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 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 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

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

Ep 480, pt 3: Thoughts on Brunet, Lohrei and the battle for the 7th defenseman role, what to make of the goalie performances in the Bruins' first preseason game and when to expect the first round of cuts. Plus, Bridgette makes a career announcement. 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 the Bruins' first preseason game of the season, whose stock has risen and whose has dropped this camp, and what Marco Sturm's early special teams units look like. Plus we answer mailbag questions on Fraser Minten, Matt Poitras and Sturm's plan at center. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 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? 31:00 - Who are Sturm's picks for each center job? 39:00 - Thoughts on Poitras, Lysell and Minten's preseason so far 53:00 - Thoughts on Brunet, Lohrei and the battle for 7th defenseman 1:03:00 - DiPietro's performance in preseason game 1 1:10:10 - When to expect the first round of cuts 1:17:20 - Bridgette makes a career announcement 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 479, pt 1: 00:00 - What are the most noticeable differences from last year's training camp? 10:30 - Pastrnak tendonitis update 14:00 - Is Matej Blumel expected to make the team out of camp? 16:00 - Analyzing lines 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 479, pt 2: Is Zacha going to be 2nd line center? And other potential shake ups to the Bruins line projections. Lysell among young players who stood out. Is Geekie about to have another 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 479, pt 3: We discuss what we've seen from Hampus Lindholm in his first 2 practices, plus thoughts on who may pair best with this season. New roles for Chara, McQuaid, Ben Smith. 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 the Bruins first day of on-ice training camp, the early line combinations and what Marco Sturm is doing differently than Jim Montgomery did last season. Plus, we react to comments from players and coach after today's sessions and pinpoint who had standout moments in each session. 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 give our Bruins' preseason predictions including our early line chart, how much offense they could create and which D pairs help the Bruins balance out their roster the best. 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 477, pt 1: 00:00 - Is Locmelis a dark horse to make the team? 12:00 - Can Minten round out his game with more offense? 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 477, pt 2: Who is Poitras biggest competition to make the Bruins out of camp? Could both Minten and Poitras 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

Ep 477, pt 3: Discussing a new prospect ranking list that has the Bruins much higher than they were last season. Plus, on paper, are the Bruins really that much worse than some of last year's playoff contenders? 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 analyze what we saw at Bruins Rookie Camp, what players stood out and which young players have a legitimate shot at making the team. Plus, what this training camp could mean for Beecher, Zacha and more. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | 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 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

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