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. 214: Swayman Explains Difficult Arbitration Process
08/08/2023 Duration: 01h09minBrian, Bridgette and Scott discuss the comments Jeremy Swayman made about his new contract and how arbitration affected his relationship with management. The future of the Swayman-Ullmark goalie duo. Plus, which Bruins' we think could step up to fill some of the offensive gaps in the lineup after this offseason's high turnover. And, who the Bruins could bring in as their next defensemen coach. 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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Are the Swayman and Frederic Deals Fair?
02/08/2023 Duration: 15minEp 213, pt 1: We explain the Jeremy Swayman and Trent Frederic contract terms and cap hits as well as what the roster looks like now that a lot of the main offseason roster questions have been answered. 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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Could Boqvist-Frederic-Geekie be an efficient 3rd line for Bruins?
02/08/2023 Duration: 17minEp 213, pt 2: Can Trent Frederic be counted on to drive the Bruins' 3rd line as a center this season? Plus, what 3rd-line combination could provide the Bruins with a youthful and fast line. 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 DeBrusk be able to lift Bruins' top-six production?
02/08/2023 Duration: 18minEp 213, pt 3: Where will Charlie Coyle slide into the Bruins' lineup now that he will be a top-two center? Will Jake DeBrusk be able to lift the Bruins' top-six production? 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. 213: What Swayman and Frederic Deals Mean for 2023-24 Bruins
02/08/2023 Duration: 52minWe go through what the new contracts for Trent Frederic and Jeremy Swayman mean for the 2023-24 Bruins cap situation, lineup and outlook. Analyzing how big the drop off in team scoring may be compared to last year, now that we have a clearer idea of Boston's roster. What this season could mean for Trent Frederic, Charlie Coyle and Jake DeBrusk in new roles. 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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The Skate Pod, Ep. 212: Bergeron Explains Retirement Decision at Press Conference
26/07/2023 Duration: 50minBridgette, Brian and Scott discuss Patrice Bergeron's comments from his retirement press conference, what information we still feel is missing and what management had to say about their plan for the center position with him gone. 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
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How Health Factored into Bergeron's Decision to Retire
25/07/2023 Duration: 28minEp 211, pt 1: How Patrice Bergeron's heath ultimately factored into his decision to retire. Where do the Bruins go from here from now until training camp in terms of configuring a lineup without Bergeron? Which players will Bergeron's absence affect most on the ice 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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Will Bruins Trade For No. 1 Center After Bergeron's Retirement?
25/07/2023 Duration: 23minEp 211, pt 2: Will the Bruins be actively seeking to trade for a number one center now that Patrice Bergeron has retired? How the top-6 forward group could shake out next season without Bergeron and Krejci. Plus, the general outlook for the 2023-24 season with Bergeron out of the picture. 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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Patrice Bergeron's Best Moments and Accomplishments
25/07/2023 Duration: 30minEp 211, pt 3: Bridgette, Brian and Scott go through Patrice Bergeron's most important moments, accomplishments and memories as a Bruin after he announces his retirement. 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. 211: Patrice Bergeron Retires
25/07/2023 Duration: 01h22minBrian, Bridgette and Scott react to the news that Patrice Bergeron has retired after 19 seasons with the Bruins. Going through his most important moments, accomplishments and memories. Plus, what the Bruins future this upcoming season and beyond looks like without Bergeron as the team's number one center. 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' Ceiling with and without Bergeron?
19/07/2023 Duration: 33minEp 210, pt 1: Analyzing how the Bruins would match up to the other teams in the Atlantic, who have also seen a lot of roster turnover, with and without Bergeron as the Bruins' top-line center. Are the Bruins really that different from where they were at this time 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
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Where Bruins' Free-Agent Signings Rank around NHL
19/07/2023 Duration: 20minEp 210, pt 2: Which Bruins' free-agent signings this offseason rank among the best deals in the NHL. How the Tyler Bertuzzi contract in Toronto ended up being one of the best value deals of the summer. 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 Fabian Lysell Ready for NHL Action?
19/07/2023 Duration: 25minEp 210, pt 3: Where Fabian Lysell was ranked among the top 50 NHL prospects and what we think his ceiling could be this season. Is he an undervalued prospect? 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. 210: Optimism for Bruins with or without Bergeron
19/07/2023 Duration: 01h18minBrian, Bridgette and Scott react to some recent offseason rankings of the Bruins and their prospects. Comparing the current Bruins' team to the rest of the teams in the division now that free agency has died down. Would it be too much of a stretch to think Lysell could end up in the Bruins' top-six forwards this 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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Skate Pod on the Go: Jack Eichel Praises Cassidy at Cup Celebration
14/07/2023 Duration: 18minSkate Pod Ep 209: Scott and Bridgette head out to Skate Three in Tyngsboro, MA to speak to Stanley Cup champion Jack Eichel. Hear what Eichel had to say about how big a role Bruce Cassidy had in his personal growth this season and in winning the cup. 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
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Could Bruins' Prospect Matt Poitras be their Next Krejci?
13/07/2023 Duration: 16minEp 208, pt 3: Final takeaways from rookie development camp, including why Matthew Poitras has become such an exciting prospect for 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
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Where Jesper Boqvist Will Fit in Bruins' Lineup
13/07/2023 Duration: 20minEp 208, pt 2: Discussing the roster implications of the Jesper Boqvist move, where he will play, what his strengths are and who he's be competing for a spot with. Plus, a final update from development camp including what Fabian Lysell looked like after returning from his concussion. 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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Reacting to Cassidy's Comments on Greg Hill Show
13/07/2023 Duration: 25minEp 208, pt 1: We get into what Bruce Cassidy said on WEEI's The Greg Hill Show, what we learned about the players that supported him and what he plans to do with the cup. 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. 208: Bruce Cassidy Brings the Cup to Mass, Bruins Sign Jesper Boqvist
13/07/2023 Duration: 01h02minBrian, Bridgette and Scott discuss Bruce Cassidy's comments to WEEI's the Greg Hill Show, what it revealed about his departure from Boston and what he changed after his feedback from Don Sweeney. Where the Stanley Cup will be in Massachusetts this week. Final takeaways from rookie development camp, including why Matthew Poitras has become such an exciting prospect for the Bruins. 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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Guest Mason Lohrei Discusses Development Under Adam McQuaid
06/07/2023 Duration: 12minEp 207, pt 3: Bruins' defenseman prospect Mason Lohrei talks to Scott about his development at Ohio State, in Providence and at rookie development camp. How Adam McQuaid has influenced Lohrei's style of play. Plus, what Lohrei expects 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