Synopsis
WEEI's Dale Arnold discusses all things Bruins and NHL. Featuring interviews, analysis and lots of passionate hockey talk.
Episodes
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The Skate Pod, Ep. 219: Reaction to Marchand as Captain, Bruins' Camp, Centennial Jerseys
22/09/2023 Duration: 01h19minBridgette and Scott discuss this week's developments from Bruins' training camp, the reveal of Boston's centennial jerseys and the announcement of Brad Marchand as the team's next captain. What to make of the line combinations Jim Montgomery ran on day one of training camp. And, could we see an extension for Jake DeBrusk before the season? 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
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Bruins' Young Centers Take Center Stage at Training Camp
22/09/2023 Duration: 19minEp 219, pt 1: Discussing what we saw from the Bruins' young centers after the first day of on-ice training camp. Fashion segment: why the Bruins' centennial jerseys are growing on us. 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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What to Make of Lysell on Bruins' Top Line at Training Camp
22/09/2023 Duration: 23minEp 219, pt 2: What Jim Montgomery says about his expectation for increased physicality this season. And, we analyze what Fabian Lysell's first day of on-ice training camp looked like. 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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Has Marchand Matured Enough to be Bruins' Captain?
22/09/2023 Duration: 36minEp 219, pt 3: We go through what happened of note with Bruins' defensemen and goalies on day one of on-ice training camp. Plus, we describe what kind of leader Brad Marchand has grown into. 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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The Skate Pod, Ep. 218: Snubs from Bruins' Historic 100
14/09/2023 Duration: 01h26minBrian, Bridgette and Scott go through the 100-player list of 'most legendary' Bruins, who was snubbed, and unexpected players that made the list. Plus, we give our top storylines to follow this preseason. And, will Mike Babcock make it to the end of the season with Columbus in light of recent accusations about his relationships with players? 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
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Seven Players who Should Have Made Bruins' Historic 100 List
14/09/2023 Duration: 31minEp 218, pt 1: Scott explains his version of the Bruins' Historic 100 list, what the process was like picking it and which player attributes were considered. Brian, Bridgette and Scott give their thoughts on who was snubbed and what players may not have made the cut for 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
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Top Three Storylines to Follow During Bruins' Preseason
14/09/2023 Duration: 26minEp 218, pt 2: Brian, Bridgette and Scott each give their top storyline to follow during Bruins' preseason, including what to look for from key Bruins' prospects. Plus, the difference between Jim Montgomery's task as head coach this season compared to last years' historic 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
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Will Mike Babcock Make it a Whole Season in Columbus?
14/09/2023 Duration: 23minEp 218, pt 3: Some more thoughts on the Bruins' move to bring back Danton Heinen. And, will Mike Babcock make it to the end of the season with Columbus in light of recent accusations about his relationships with players? 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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The Skate Pod, Ep. 217: Bruins begin captains' practices, sign Danton Heinen to PTO
07/09/2023 Duration: 52minBrian and Scott discuss the Bruins' first captains' practice of the season and the signing of Danton Heinen on a professional tryout. They also break down some possible line combinations. 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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The Skate Pod, Ep. 216: Bruins Sign Farinacci, Extend PTO to Chiasson
23/08/2023 Duration: 01h13minBrian, Bridgette and Scott describe the skillsets of John Farinacci and Alex Chiasson and give a realistic ceiling for those players this season. Plus, analyzing David Krejci's recent comments to a Czech newspaper about Bruce Cassidy. And, is now the right time to offer Jake DeBrusk a long-term contract extension? 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
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Where New Addition Farinacci Falls in the Bruins' Center Depth Chart
23/08/2023 Duration: 19minEp 216, pt 1: Describing the skillsets of John Farinacci based on his time with Harvard and with Team USA at the World Juniors. How Farinacci ended up in Boston and who he could pass in the depth chart. And, what are the chances he can force his way into a bottom-six center role 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
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What Role Chiasson Could Play for Bruins this Season
23/08/2023 Duration: 38minEp 216, pt 2: We go through Alex Chiasson's career, what his chances are to make the roster and where he could add value to the Bruins. Plus, analyzing David Krejci's recent comments to a Czech newspaper about Bruce Cassidy. 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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Is Now the Right Time to Offer DeBrusk a Long-Term Contract?
23/08/2023 Duration: 14minEp 216, pt 3: Discussing what the Bruins could do to extend Jake DeBrusk before the end of the season. What a fair AAV and term would be for DeBrusk based on some recently signed contracts around 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
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Krejci Explains Reasons for Retirement
16/08/2023 Duration: 19minEp 215, pt 1: We take you through the comments made by David Krejci in his retirement press conference today. Krejci reveals how serious last year's injury really was. 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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Should Krejci Have His Number Retired in Boston?
16/08/2023 Duration: 38minEp 215, pt 3: Reflecting on David Krejci's career achievements with Boston and whether he has done enough to be a Bruins' Hall of Famer. 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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With Bergeron and Krejci Gone, What is Ceiling For Next Bruins' Core?
16/08/2023 Duration: 25minEp 215, pt 2: How big the Pavel Zacha trade turned out to be for the Bruins' succession plan at center. What other options the Bruins have in the pipeline for long term solutions at center. Is there also room for Fabian Lysell to break into Boston's roster 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
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The Skate Pod, Ep. 215: Health a Big Factor in Krejci's Retirement Decision
15/08/2023 Duration: 01h23minGoing through the key takeaways from David Krejci's retirement press conference, including how much injury was a factor in his decision. Where the Bruins' top-6 forward group stands now that Bergeron and Krejci are officially gone. Plus, reflecting on Krejci's career and if he deserves to have his jersey retired in Boston. 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
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How will Montgomery's approach change in 2023-24 season?
08/08/2023 Duration: 22minEp 214, pt 3: How will Jim Montgomery handle a season that has more up and downs than the 2022-23 season? Who the Bruins could bring in as their next defensemen coach. How the Erik Karlsson trade affects the Eastern Conference. 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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Which Bruins need to step up in 2024 to make up for roster turnover
08/08/2023 Duration: 19minEp 214, pt 2: Which Bruins' we think could step up to fill some of the offensive gaps in the lineup after this offseason's high turnover. Looking into what the Bruins' defense can do to make up for the high turnover in the offense. Plus, a realistic look at the Bruins' standing in the Eastern Conference in the 2023-24 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
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Is Swayman part of the Bruins' long term plans?
08/08/2023 Duration: 27minEp 214, pt 1: What Jeremy Swayman says was difficult about his arbitration hearing and how it may affect his future contract negotiations with the Bruins. Plus, reflecting on Swayman's role in the Bruins' historic 2022-23 season and how the goalie duo will impact this year's chances for success. 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