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. 505: New bold predictions for Swayman, Geekie and more
01/12/2025 Duration: 01h13minWe 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
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The Skate Pod, Ep. 504: Should Nikita Zadorov wear an 'A' full-time? (Mailbag)
25/11/2025 Duration: 01h30minWe 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
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The Skate Pod, Ep. 503: Should Geekie be considered for Canada's Olympic roster?
24/11/2025 Duration: 01h35minDiscussing 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
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The Skate Pod, Ep. 502: Are Bruins in trouble without McAvoy?
20/11/2025 Duration: 57minDiscussing the Bruins' loss to Anaheim and the impact of not having Charlie McAvoy. Updating the Bruins' long list of injuries. Plus, thoughts on Johnny Beecher joining the Flames, Morgan Geekie leading the league in goals and Nikita Zadorov stepping up during McAvoy's absence. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to:00:00 - Bruins can't get points against Anaheim 5:00 - McAvoy gets facial surgery 20:00 - Thoughts on Viel & Beecher 33:00 - McAvoy injury timetable and replacement 46:00 - Looking ahead to the rest of the Bruins' 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
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The Skate Pod, Ep. 501: Bruins battle attrition in loss to Hurricanes
18/11/2025 Duration: 01h04minDiscussing the Bruins' loss against the Hurricanes with several key players out of the lineup, Johnny Beecher being claimed off waivers by Calgary and what roster moves may come next as injuries pile up. What should the Bruins lineup look like if McAvoy misses an extended amount of time? Plus, evaluating the players that were called up from Providence. 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. 500: Is Bruins-Canadians rivalry finally back on?
17/11/2025 Duration: 01h03minWe discuss the Bruins' win over the Canadians in Montreal and the energy that is back in the rivalry. Plus, checking in on the Bruins team stats and individual stats a quarter of the way through the season. And, updates on the injuries to McAvoy and Arvidsson. 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. 499: Pastrnak scores 400th career goal in win over Toronto
12/11/2025 Duration: 01h18minWe discuss the Bruins back-to-back wins over the Toronto Maple Leafs, David Pastrnak's 400th career goal and whether or not this Bruins team can sustain the high level of play they've been at during their seven-game win streak. Plus, what the Bruins learned from their losing streak, Nikita Zadorov's hit on Auston Matthews and looking ahead to more divisional games this week. 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. 498: Lohrei shows good response in return as Bruins win sixth-straight game
10/11/2025 Duration: 01h04minDiscussing the Bruins' win over Toronto, Mason Lohrei's performance after returning from being scratched and what the Bruins' lineup looks like after another injury to their forward group. Plus, Boston ties to Monday's Hockey Hall of Fame induction and where the Bruins sit in the conference standings a few weeks away from Thanksgiving. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Bruins win over Toronto 10:00 - Hall of Fame night for Zdeno Chara, Joe Thornton and more 18:00 - Sturm benching Lohrei pays off 22:00 - Steeves call up 33:00 - Mittelstadt & Elias Lindholm injury updates 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. 497: Have Bruins finally found their identity?
07/11/2025 Duration: 01h10minDiscussing the Bruins' win over the Senators, their current five-game win streak and what their identity has been when they are successful. Plus, a deep dive into Mason Lohrei's role with the team after being healthy scratched five games in a row. And, have Minten and Khusnutdinov helped solidify their roles in Boston? 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. 496: Bruins win four straight; Zacha joins the pod
05/11/2025 Duration: 01h09minDiscussing the Bruins' win over the Islanders and what moves Sturm has made during the team's four-game win streak that have worked. Plus, an update on Elias Lindholm. And, is Mason Lohrei now the odd man out on defense? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Sturm puts Khusnutdinov & Minten in elevated roles 9:00 - Second line success 23:00 - Is Lohrei now the odd man out on defense? 37:00 - Zadorov's hit on Schaefer 47:00 - Zacha 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
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The Skate Pod, Ep. 495: Should Sturm make any changes amid three-game win streak?
03/11/2025 Duration: 01h10minDiscussing the Bruins' win over the Hurricanes, the current top six forward group with Elias Lindholm out and what has worked defensively for the Bruins on their three-game win streak. Plus, is it time to put Lohrei in for Jokiharju? And, thoughts on Sturm's coaching style so far. 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. 494: Has Korpisalo been Bruins' best goalie?
31/10/2025 Duration: 01h01minDiscussing the Bruins win over Buffalo, how Marat Khusnutdinov has played since joining the first line and whether Joonas Korpisalo should get a third-straight start in net. Plus, how Marco Sturm's approach to earning playing time has been different than Jim Montgomery's. And, what the analytics say about the Zadorov-McAvoy pair. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Opening shifts: Khusnutdinov scores OT game winner, Elias Lindholm injury 07:00 - Should Korpisalo get a third-straight start? 20:00 - How Sturm's approach to earning ice time is different than Montgomery's 25:00 - Geekie stays hot 43:00 - Zadorov on Khusnutdinov 47:00 - Analytics support the Zadorov-McAvoy pair 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. 493: Hampus Lindholm returns in win over Islanders
29/10/2025 Duration: 01h01minDiscussing the Bruins' win over the Islanders, Mason Lohrei being scratched and the impact Hampus Lindholm made on the defense in his return from injury. Plus, Sturm swaps Khusnutdinov and Geekie. And, thoughts on goaltending in the back-to-back. 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. 492: Bruins end losing streak vs Avs; Zacha trade rumors
27/10/2025 Duration: 01h13minDiscussing 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
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Sturm says reinforcements from Providence aren't coming yet
25/10/2025 Duration: 35minEp 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
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Is it time to break up the Lohrei-McAvoy pair?
25/10/2025 Duration: 23minEp 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
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Geekie & Zacha remain positives for Bruins this season
25/10/2025 Duration: 26minEp 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
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The Skate Pod, Ep. 491: Bruins "Embarrassed" About Six-Game Losing Streak
25/10/2025 Duration: 01h25minDiscussing 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
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The Skate Pod, Ep. 490: Marchand emotional in return to Garden; Bruins lose five in a row
22/10/2025 Duration: 01h12minDiscussing 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
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Biggest positives and negatives from Bruins' road trip
21/10/2025 Duration: 19minEp 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