Episodes

  • The Skate Pod, Ep. 586: Lysell Trade, Draft Reaction, Development Camp Day 1
    Jun 29 2026

    Analyzing the Bruins draft selections. Goaltending comes into focus at development camp. What can the Bruins learn from the mistakes made with Fabian Lysell? More thoughts on JJ Peterka.

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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • The Skate Pod, Ep. 585: Why Bruins Went Big For JJ Peterka
    Jun 27 2026

    We react to the Bruins trading two first-round picks for speedy winger JJ Peterka. Did they give up too much? How will Peterka fit in Boston? What moves could be next?

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    41 mins
  • The Skate Pod, Ep. 584: Will Bruins Make A Big Move This Offseason?
    Jun 25 2026

    We discuss Don Sweeney's pre-draft press conference, including his comments on Pavel Zacha, Viktor Arvidsson, Andrew Peeke and Elias Lindholm. Will the Bruins make a big move this offseason? Will they sell off some pieces?

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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • The Skate Pod, Ep. 583: Brady Tkachuk trade; Our Bruins mock offseason
    Jun 22 2026

    Discussing the big trade that got Brady Tkachuk to Florida, the latest on the Bruins' interest in bringing back Viktor Arvidsson and some off-season moves the Bruins SHOULD NOT be in on. Plus, we talk through two versions of potential offseason moves for the Bruins in our "mock offseason" episode. Should they go all-in for Jason Robertson? Or keep to some creative, smaller additions around their lineup?

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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • The Skate Pod, Ep. 582: Bruins Draft Preview with FloHockey's Chris Peters
    Jun 18 2026

    FloHockey's Chris Peters joins us to preview the 2026 NHL Draft and what the Bruins might do at pick 23. We also discuss Patrice Bergeron getting his number retired and get Chris' take on Bruins prospects James Hagens, Dean Letourneau, Matt Poitras and Will Zellers.

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    Jump to:
    00:00 - Bruins retiring Patrice Bergeron's number
    10:10 - What could Bruins do with pick 23?
    16:32 - Why Jack Hextall could make sense for B's
    20:28 - How do teams view defensemen like Lin, Villeneuve, Bleyl?
    24:20 - Is there a top-15 talent who could slide?
    27:04 - What happens with the Ruck twins?
    29:54 - Thoughts on Letourneau, Hagens, Zellers, Poitras

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    45 mins
  • The Skate Pod, Ep. 581: Have Bruins mismanaged goalie prospects?
    Jun 15 2026

    Reacting to the storylines from Carolina's Stanley Cup victory and playoff run. Brandon Bussi's Stanley Cup win prompts a conversation about if the Bruins have a history of mismanaging goalie prospects. Is it time to move on from Joonas Korpisalo? Plus, where Pastrnak finished in Hart Trophy voting, Brian still wants a Jason Robertson offer sheet and the Scottish have fully taken over Boston.

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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • The Skate Pod, Ep. 580: How can Bruins upgrade defense?
    Jun 11 2026

    Discussing the reporting around the Bruins' rumored new assistant coach, "trade chatter" at the combine and Larkin potentially expanding his list of teams he would go to.

    Plus, we take your mailbag questions about Bruins' draft picks, the left side of the defense and more. Stick around for the listener ghost story at the end.

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • The Skate Pod, Ep. 579: Should Bruins be aggressive for Dylan Larkin?
    Jun 8 2026

    Discussing the news that Dylan Larkin has requested a trade and which teams are the front-runners to acquire him. Plus, some thoughts on the Stanley Cup Final, Sweeney's comments from the draft combine and Brian shares a ghost story.

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    1 hr and 19 mins