The Skate Podcast

We discuss the Bruins' holiday toy shopping, Hampus Lindholm's strong start to the season, and potentially yet another high-profile trade request. Then we answer listener questions about hockey stats, Pavel Zacha, Bruins goalie development, and the next Bruins to get their number retired.

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00:00 - Bridgette tagged along for Bruins' holiday toy shopping

15:25 - Matvei Michkov reportedly wants out of Philly

30:50 - Is Hampus Lindholm back?

43:10 - Mailbag: What's one stat we wish was tracked?

55:45 - Why would the Bruins want Larkin over Zacha?

1:17:35 - Why have the B's gotten such strong goaltending for so long?

1:28:45 - After Bergeron, who are the next Bruins to go to the Hall of Fame?

Discussing the Bruins' eventful win over the Panthers, including fights, goals and poor officiating. The latest on James Hagens' injury and the Bruins' corresponding roster moves. The Devils issue a weird statement about Connor Hellebuyck. Plus, our favorite Patrice Bergeron moments as he gets inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

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00:00 - Bergeron's Hall of Fame weekend

7:07 - Hagens injury update

11:53 - Bruins make a statement against Panthers

24:38 - Eyssimont contributes after call up; Poitras back in

39:43 - Geekie and Elias Lindholm continue scoring

45:00 - Zadorov fights Brady Tkachuck

57:07 - Best postgame comments after win over Panthers

1:06:00 - Devils weird statement about Connor Hellebuyck

1:12:00 - Our favorite Patrice Bergeron moments as he gets inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame

We react to the Bruins' dominant 6-2 win in Pittsburgh, which also included an injury to James Hagens. Plus, will the Bruins have a realistic shot at landing Nikita Kucherov? We also answer some mailbag questions about Dean Letourneau, Marco Sturm, Casey Mittelstadt, and line combinations.

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01:30 - Bruins dominate Penguins

04:55 - Hagens leaves with injury

09:00 - How Kucherov situation could affect B's, Zacha

23:20 - Takeaways from the win in Pittsburgh

29:33 - Was Girard's crosscheck on Hagens a cheap shot?

33:25 - Mailbag: Will the B's hold up against division rivals?

37:55 - Checking in on Dean Letourneau

49:10 - What are our ideal lines for the Bruins?

57:30 - Why is there more fighting this season?

1:02:18 - Should the Bruins extend Mittelstadt?

We discuss the Bruins' shootout win over Vegas and Marco Sturm's usage of James Hagens. Then we answer your mailbag questions about Nikita Kucherov, Dylan Larkin, Simon Edvinsson, Matt Poitras and more.

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00:00 - Opening Shifts: Elias Lindholm's bounce-back season

09:20 - What Brunet learned from healthy scratches

13:37 - Should Sturm trust Hagens more?

35:08 - Mailbag starts: What would you give up for Kucherov?

46:56 - Players we think the Bruins got rid of too early

54:06 - Should the B's be more interested in Dylan Larkin or Simon Edvinsson?

59:23 - Are the Bruins mishandling Poitras's development?

Discussing the key players in the Bruins' comeback win over Chicago. Can Morgan Geekie's goal get him going? Thoughts on the Bruins' Hometown Remix jerseys. What's going to happen with Nikita Kucherov? Should Marco Sturm show more trust in James Hagens, Frederic Brunet and Matt Poitras?

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00:00 - Elias Lindholm is healthy and producing

14:31 - Kucherov requests a trade

23:23 - Fashion Segment: Bruins' Hometown Remix jerseys

32:25 - Can Geekie's goal against Chicago get him going?

42:00 - Should Sturm show more trust in James Hagens, Frederic Brunet and Matt Poitras?

1:14:36 - Zadorov gets fined

1:20:35 - How could a Kucherov trade shake up the Atlantic?

We react to the Bruins' rough 4-1 loss to the Blues. How can the B's get Pavel Zacha and Morgan Geekie going? James Hagens continues to produce. Does David Pastrnak look off? Plus, the latest in the Dylan Larkin saga, and the Bruins' "Hometown Remix" jersey leaks.

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00:00 - Bruins lose to Detroit; Zacha and Geekie struggle 5-on-5

12:00 - Should Brunet come back in?

49:52 - Should Bruins still be interested in Dylan Larkin?

1:02:38 - Fashion segment: Bruins Hometown Remix Jerseys

We break down the Bruins' 2-1 loss to Carolina in a matchup of the top two teams in the East. How far away from the Hurricanes are the B's? What can Boston learn from this loss? Plus, the top six struggles, a potential lineup change on defense, and Matt Poitras's ice time is down.

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00:00 - Opening Shifts: Bruins see what a true contender is

05:00 - Bruins needed more from their top six

11:30 - Bruins survive a few notable injury scares

17:30 - Sturm finds positives to take from loss

24:00 - Brunet's learning moment; Will he draw out of lineup?

43:40 - Should Poitras be getting more minutes?

Discussing the Bruins' win over the Sharks and their rise to the top of the NHL standings. Has James Hagens exceeded expectations this season? Plus, could the Bruins be the next team added to Dylan Larkin's list of approved teams?

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We discuss the Bruins' 6-0 win over the Predators and how Boston is stacking up in the Eastern Conference. David Pastrnak and Charlie McAvoy had big nights. Michael DiPietro earned an emotional first NHL shutout. What are the biggest improvements from last season? Plus, Connor Hellebuyck finally got traded and Marco Sturm read Scott's article that was critical of him.

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01:50 - Bruins avoid the trap, blow out Predators

03:40 - Michael DiPietro's shutout on an emotional night

10:20 - How the Bruins are stacking up in the East

14:00 - Bruins' confidence, vibes are sky-high

19:40 - How does Hellebuyck trade impact Bruins?

28:20 - Sturm responds to Scott's critical article

45:55 - Pastrnak, McAvoy lead the way vs. Nashville

We discuss the Bruins' overtime loss in Dallas, which wrapped up a road trip that saw Boston take seven of eight points. Why did Marco Sturm bench James Hagens, Matt Poitras, Frederic Brunet and Mason Lohrei late? Why isn't he trying something different on the power play? Plus, Marat Khusnutdinov is reportedly closing in on an extension and Nikita Zadorov comments on his benching.

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1:00 - Why did Sturm bench the kids late in regulation?

6:00 - Khusnutdinov reportedly closing in on extension

11:15 - Is it time to try something different on the power play?

27:00 - Why we didn't like Sturm's postgame comments on Hagens & Poitras

51:30 - Zadorov comments on being a healthy scratch