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Discussing the Bruins two wins this weekend, some historic numbers put up in their 10-2 win over the Rangers and the extension of Jonathan Aspirot. Plus, looking at the progress of Marat Khusnutdinov, the streakiness of the league and where the Bruins stand in the Eastern Conference standings. 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

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? 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

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. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at ⁠skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Opening shifts: Sturm calls Bruins 'immature' 11:00 - Zacha and Elias Lindholm's 5-on-5 struggles 18:00 - Value of Bruins' potential trade chips 45:00 - Hampus Lindholm's injury, state of the 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

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? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Opening shifts: Fraser Minten gets OT game winner, importance of road trip success 25:30 - Has competition for Bruins' next captain become even closer? 31:13 - Is Minten a future leader in Boston? 44:00 - More takeaways from BOS-VAN 54:10 -Can Swayman move up Team USA's depth chart if he keeps playing like this? 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' 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. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Opening shifts: Bruins beat Oilers and Olympic rosters 10:00 - Bruins' numbers at halfway point of season 38:00 - Hampus Lindholm doesn't make Sweden Olympic roster 46:00 - US and Canada Olympic roster snubs 1:08:00 - Can Bruins take momentum from win over Edmonton? 1:15:00 - Bruins 7th player award leading candidate 1:20:00 - WJC 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' 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. 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' 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. 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' 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. 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

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. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Bruins three-game losing streak 10:00 - Bruins PK and defense declining numbers 13:00 - What should the Bruins do about Korpisalo? 23:00 - Should Sturm scretch Lohrei again? 35:00 - Sturm's decisions that didn't pan out this weekend 58:25 - Crosby passes Lemieux's points record in Pittsburg, Bruins prospects get ready for World Juniors and we unveil the Skate Pod Stadium Series Jersey To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your a

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? 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' 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. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at ⁠skatepod@weei.com⁠ Jump to: 00:00 - McAvoy, Mittelstadt and Sturm talk about team chemistry 16:00 - Morgan Geekie sparks Bruins in win over Utah 27:24 - McAvoy and Pastrnak since their return from injury 33:43 - Bruins claim D Vladislav Kolyachonok off of waivers 46:02 - Interview with author of "Bruins 365" Mike Commito 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 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. 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' 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? 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

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? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at ⁠⁠skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Pastrnak's return and new lines 17:00 - Minten's shifting role 27:00 - New fourth line steps up 42:00 - Hampus Lindholm's play/D pairs when McAvoy returns 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

- 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/ tare down moment was last 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

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. 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

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. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at ⁠skatepod@weei.com⁠ Jump to: 00:00 - Opening shifts 10:00 - Matej Blumel & Alex Steeves 13:00 - Georgii Merkulov & Fabian Lysell 22:00 - Matt Poitras 42:00 - Dans Locmelis 45:00 - Frederic Brunet & Billy Sweezey 59:00 - Providence goalies Mike DiPietro & Simon Zajicek 1:08:00 - James Hagens 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 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. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Sturm on Swayman's role in leadership 09:30 - Zadorov is putting up some great defensive stats 12:00 - Bruins injury updates 20:00 -- Geekie for Team Canada! 35:00 - Will Geekie have more goals than pasta 45:00 - Could Swayman be the starter for Team USA? 50:00 - Alex Steeves, Georgii Merkulov & Fabian Lysell 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 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. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com 00:00 - Answering 2 questions about the handling of Johnny Beecher 15:00 - Answering questions about Bruins prospects including Hagens, Letourneau and Locmelis 42:00 - Should others play over Jokiharju? 48:00 - Has Sturm missed opportunities to use his timeouts? 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' 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. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Opening shifts: penalty trouble, McAvoy injury, Bruins' points percentage 08:00 - Should Geekie be considered for Team Canada? 28:00 - Reasons for Bruins recent struggles 41:00 - Can the Bruins' forward group get back to scoring with their current injuries? 57:00 - Checking in on Bruins prospects in the NCAA 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