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. 413: What Led To Bruins Trading Marchand?
09/03/2025 Duration: 01h31minSkate Pod hosts Bridgette Proulx and Scott McLaughlin are joined by former Bruins goalie Andrew Raycroft to discuss the circumstances that led to the Bruins trading Brad Marchand. Breaking down what the Bruins got back in return in their many trades. Plus, looking at Don Sweeney's job security and some new prospects the Bruins added to their system. 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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The Skate Pod, Ep. 412: Bruins Trade Marchand, Coyle, Carlo In Massive Shakeup
08/03/2025 Duration: 01h12minReacting to the Bruins' shocking trade deadline, which saw them trade away Brad Marchand, Charlie Coyle and Brandon Carlo on deadline day, on top of earlier deals involving Trent Frederic and Justin Brazeau. 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. 411: Who Else Will Bruins Trade Before Deadline?
05/03/2025 Duration: 58minAnalyzing the Bruins' return for Trent Frederic. Discussing which other Bruins could be next to head out of Boston and what they would fetch in a trade. Plus, key takeaways from Scotts conversation with Georgii Merkulov. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Frederic trade & what's the next shoe to drop? 09:00 - Scott's conversation with Merkulov 12:20 - Grading the return Bruins got for Frederic 25:00 Should Bruins move or keep Geekie? And his possible return 40:00 - Which teams could Bruins do business with 46:00 - What does Merkulov have to do to stay 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
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The Skate Pod, Ep. 410: Has Marchand Played His Last Game As A Bruin?
03/03/2025 Duration: 52minDiscussing the Bruins' trade deadline and a report on Brad Marchand that says he will be out until after the trade deadline. Plus, checking in on how the Bruins call ups are doing through two 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
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The Skate Pod, Ep. 409: Marchand Injured In Win Over Penguins (Sunday Skate)
02/03/2025 Duration: 01h28minDiscussing the mounting list of injuries for the Bruins and how they all affect the Bruins' trade deadline options. Andrew Raycroft gives his opinion on whether or not Joonas Korpisalo should be getting more starts. Plus, we go through some trade ideas from listeners and Bruins fans. 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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The Skate Pod, Ep. 408: Bruins Lose To Islanders; Poitras Injury Update; Wahlstrom Placed On Waivers
28/02/2025 Duration: 01h14minDiscussing Brad Marchand's comments after the Bruins' loss to the Islanders. An update on Matt Poitras after an awkward injury Thursday night. Reacting to the Bruins' decision to waive Oliver Wahlstrom. Plus, discussing call-up options and where they could slot in. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Wahlstrom waived, Poitras practicing 13:00 - FW group, call-up options, Riley Tufte 23:00 - Line options that include Merkulov and Lysell 29:00 - Why is sweeney so cautious with call ups? 42:00 - Looking at Matt Poitras NHL growth 52:00 - More on Marchand's postgame comments 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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Would The Bruins Move On From Coyle Or Carlo This Year?
27/02/2025 Duration: 39minEp 407, pt 1 - Would The Bruins Move On From Coyle Or Carlo This 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
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How Will Frederic's Injury Affect Sweeney's Trade Deadline Moves?
27/02/2025 Duration: 23minEp 407, Pt 2: How Will Frederic's Injury Affect Sweeney's Trade Deadline Moves? 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 It Time To Replace Wahlstom With Merkulov?
27/02/2025 Duration: 22minEp 407, Pt 3: Is It Time To Replace Wahlstom With Merkulov? 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. 407: Bruins Blow 3-Goal Lead vs Leafs
26/02/2025 Duration: 01h25minDiscussing the Bruins' loss to the Maple Leafs, Trent Frederic's injury and some other thoughts on the trade deadline. Plus, we answer some mailbag questions involving Georgii Merkulov, Oliver Wahlstrom and Don Sweeney. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Bruins blow 3-goal lead in OT loss to Leafs 20:00 - Can Coyle have a bounce-back year next year? 36:00 - Could Frederic's injury effect Sweeney's trade deadline moves? 46:00 - Brian offers a prospect option if the Bruins were to pick top 10 in the draft 57:00 - Why has Merkulov not been called up to replace Wahlstrom? 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. 406: Sweeney Announces Hampus Lindholm "unlikely" To Return
24/02/2025 Duration: 01h21minDiscussing the most important moments of Don Sweeney's press conference including updates on Hampus Lindholm and Charlie McAvoy's status for the rest of the season. Plus, Sweeney's comments on extending Brad Marchand and other UFAs. And, what Sweeney's trade deadline plans and future look like after accepting the teams situation in the standings and their injuries. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Sweeney announces H. Lindholm and McAvoy injury updates at press conference 05:30 - Is a Marchand extension coming soon? 10:00 - What is Sweeney's future now that Bruins seem to have accepted selling/retooling? 25:00 - How injuries effect deadline and Sweeney future 36:00 - Why are so many Bruins fans saying "blow it up"? 50:00 - Is the writing on the wall for Frederic and other UFAs? 56:00 - Will Marchand be a lifelong Bruin? 66:00 - Will Merkulov or Lysell get another call up? To learn more about listener dat
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The Skate Pod, Ep. 405 (Sunday Skate): Bruins Lose First Game Back From 4 Nations
23/02/2025 Duration: 01h31minDiscussing the Bruins OT loss to Anaheim. Going through the Bruins' complicated situation ahead of the trade deadline. Plus, Razor, Scott and Bridgette give their final thoughts on 4 Nations and USA Hockey going forward. 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. 404: Canada Wins 4 Nations; McAvoy Injury Update
21/02/2025 Duration: 01h08minDiscussing the 4 Nations Championship game between the US and Canada, which players should be a big part of USA Hockey's future and who underperformed in the tournament. Plus, we go over the latest reporting on Charlie McAvoy's injury and timeline to return. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - USA-Canada 4 Nations Championship game 10:00 - Defensemen standouts for USA 18:00 - Which players were underwhelming and who stepped up 45:00 - Bruins storylines: Marchand winning, McAvoy injury 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 Difference Will Quinn Hughes & Hellebuck Make For USA?
19/02/2025 Duration: 22minEp 403, Pt 3 - Discussing the goalie and defensemen matchup of USA and Canada in the 4 Nations Final. 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 Important Is 4 Nations For USA Hockey's Future?
19/02/2025 Duration: 17minEp 403, Pt 2 - How Important Is 4 Nations For USA Hockey's Future? Plus, the impact of the Tkachuk's in the 4 Nations tournament. 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 Banged Up USA Players Will Play In 4 Nations Final
19/02/2025 Duration: 21minEp 400, pt 1: Going through the many USA injuries, which players are expected to play and what's going on with Charlie McAvoy. 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. 403: McAvoy Ruled Out For 4 Nations Final
18/02/2025 Duration: 01h01minDiscussing what we know about Charlie McAvoy's injury and which banged up players are expected to play in the 4 Nations Championship game against Canada. Looking at the state of USA and Canada's goaltending and D group. Plus, what this tournament has meant for USA hockey. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00- updates on a banged up USA players including McAvoy 20:00 - 4 Nations becoming the top sports story of the week 26:00 - The Tkachuk's reception in Boston 34:00 - Goalie matchup, D-group changes, Quinn Hughes in for McAvoy 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. 402: McAvoy Puts Up Dominant Performance in USA-Canada Game
16/02/2025 Duration: 01h32minSunday Skate -- Discussing the crazy start to the 4 Nations game between the US and Canada. Looking at how the Bruins players at 4 Nations are doing as the tournament shifts to Boston. Plus, we anser calls on potential trades including one involving Brady Tkachuk. 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. 401: 4 Nations Impressions; Bruins Mailbag
14/02/2025 Duration: 01h20min(Mailbag) Our first impressions of Team USA and Team Canada in the 4 Nations tournament. Discussing how Bruins players have contributed in 4 Nations so far. Plus, we take your mailbag questions on Matt Poitras, trade ideas and potential changes to the Bruins' coaching staff. Jump to: 00:00 - 4 Nations impressions 35:00 - Mailbag begins 36:00 - Should Poitras get rest or play in Providence? 42:00 - How NHL salary cap effects call ups 47:00 - Does Sacco handle young players better? 57:00 - Why have the Bruins kept Wahlstrom around? 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' Storylines To Follow During 4 Nations
11/02/2025 Duration: 22minEp 400, pt 1: Thoughts on the 4 Nations rosters, Bruins' connections and key players missing the tournament. 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