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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Should Bruins Have Extended Sweeney?
21/05/2025 Duration: 26minEp 442, pt 2: Should Bruins Have Extended Sweeney? 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. 442: Sweeney Extended & Bruins Mock Offseason Part 1
20/05/2025 Duration: 01h33minIn Part 1 of our 2-part "Bruins Mock Offseason" series, we play GM and pick the next head coach of the Boston Bruins as well as decide on contracts for each of the Bruins RFAs and which RFAs we won't be extending an offer to. Plus, we talk about the news of Don Sweeney's contract extension that broke during the recoding. (In Part 2, we will fill in the roster with UFAs and trades and make the Bruins' 7th-overall draft pick.) Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Marchand & Panthers advance 16:00 - Bruins sign new goalie prospect 17:50 - Mock offseason GMing starts - we choose a head coach for Bruins 23:00 - We decide on contract extensions for the Bruins 5 RFAs 62:00 - Breaking: Sweeney extension info and statements 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/adchoic
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Are Bruins Fans Rooting For Marchand To Win Stanley Cup?
17/05/2025 Duration: 26minEp 441, pt 1: Discussing the Panthers-Leafs series and what Bruins fans think of Brad Marchand's chance to win a cup 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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Has Marner's Appeal and Value Dropped?
17/05/2025 Duration: 36minEp 441, pt 2: Discussing a coaching candidate the Bruins seem to be passing up on. Plus, we talk about the NHL free agents the Bruins are most likely to be interested in and their current value. 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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Checking In On Swayman & Locmelis at World Championships
17/05/2025 Duration: 27minEp 441, pt 3: Discussing Jeremy Swayman's 2 starts for USA and Dans Locmelis's production for Latvia. Plus, what kind of player could Locmelis be as a pro? 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. 441: Bruins Casting Wide Net For Coaching Search
16/05/2025 Duration: 01h31minDiscussing new reports of Boston's wide-ranging coaching search and which candidates are on and off the Bruins' list of interviewees. Plus, has Mitch Marner's value or appeal dropped after having a rough playoff series against Florida? And, checking in on Jeremey Swayman and Dans Locmelis's performances at World Championships. 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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Are There Leaders Bruins Could Add In Free Agency?
15/05/2025 Duration: 24minFrom Ep. 440: Answering listener questions about free agency, including Mitch Marner, Brock Boeser, Nik Ehlers, and potential leaders to target. 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 To Make Of Fabian Lysell Getting Scratched In AHL Playoffs
15/05/2025 Duration: 37minFrom Ep. 440: Answering listener questions about Fabian Lysell getting scratched in the AHL playoffs, the possibility of trading up in the draft, and the core pieces needed to build a Cup team. 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. 440: Should Bruins Hire Rick Tocchet As Next Coach? (Mailbag)
13/05/2025 Duration: 01h29minWe answer listener questions about Rick Tocchet and the Bruins' coaching search, the end of the Providence Bruins' season, and potential free-agent targets for Boston. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 – Rick Tocchet and Bruins’ coaching search 23:50 – Takeaways from Providence Bruins playoffs 33:40 – Could B’s move up in the draft? 51:50 – What are the essential ingredients to build a Cup team? 59:30 – Can Bruins find a leader in free agency? 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. 439: Can Bruins Get A Top-Line Player With 7th-Overall Pick?
09/05/2025 Duration: 01h01minWe are joined by prospect analyst Chris Peters of FloHockey for an in-depth discussion on this year's NHL Draft prospect pool and what options the Bruins have at pick No. 7. Plus, checking in on the development of Bruins' prospects like Dean Letourneau and Will Zellers. For more from Chris Peters (Content Manager, FloHockey), follow @chrismpeters on twitter Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Could Bruins get a 1C with 7th-overall pick? 21:00 - Options for Bruins at Pick No. 7 22:00 - Thoughts on Anton Frondell's finish and if he could fall 26:00 - Best center options in Bruins' range 36:00 - Letourneau check in 44 - Will Zellers development 47:00 - 2nd round options 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. 438: Bruins Hit Bad Luck at NHL Draft Lottery
06/05/2025 Duration: 01h30minDiscussing where the Bruins will be picking in the upcoming NHL Draft and whether or not a good center option will be available for them in that range. Plus, reacting to comments Don Sweeney made about his approach to the draft and his progress in the Bruins' search for a new head coach. 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 This Former Bruin Be Their Next Head Coach?
04/05/2025 Duration: 28minEp 437, pt 1: Discussing a few coaching candidates that we haven't discussed before including a former Bruin that may be a good fit for the job. Plus, what's at stake for the Bruins in the Leafs-Panthers series. 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 Marchand Return To Boston?
04/05/2025 Duration: 26minEp 437, pt 2: Are fans being too hard on Don Sweeney for his free agent acquisitions? Could Marchand return to the Bruins 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
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What Price Tag Are Bruins Willing To Pay For Marner?
04/05/2025 Duration: 31minEp 437, pt 3: Answering mailbag questions regarding Mitch Marner and some younger Bruins' summer development plans. 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. 437: Bruins' Coaching Search Options with Mike Sullivan Gone
02/05/2025 Duration: 01h25minDiscussing the Bruins' coaching search options after the news the Mike Sullivan signed with the Rangers and Jon Cooper is safe with the Lightning. Plus, what's at stake for the Bruins in the Panthers-Leafs second-round series and we answer more viewer questions! Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Leafs v Panthers series 08:00 - More coaching search options for Bruins 17:00 - Mike Sullivan to the Rangers 25:00 - Mailbag starts 26:00 - Are fans too hard on sweeney 37:00 - Could Marchand return to Boston? 49:00 - What will Mitch Marner's price tag be in free agency? 1:01:00 - Is it good for Dans Locmelis to leave Providence for Worlds?1:07:00 - Jon Cooper staying in Tampa Bay 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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Should Bruins Choose Schaefer or Misa If They Have No. 1 Pick?
01/05/2025 Duration: 26minEp 436, pt 3: Debating what the Bruins schould do if they were drafting in the top-2 positions of the NHL Draft. Plus, how big of a gap is there between Matt Schaefer and Michael Misa as the best players in the draft? 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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Thoughts on Round 1 of NHL Playoffs
01/05/2025 Duration: 13minEp 436, pt 1: We talk about the series we've found most entertaining so far in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. 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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Six Best Center Options For Bruins To Draft
01/05/2025 Duration: 01h33sEp 436, pt 2: We go through the best available centers in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft in a mock draft format. 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. 436: Mock Draft Episode: Plenty of Center Options for Bruins in Top 7
30/04/2025 Duration: 01h38minWe hope you enjoy our mock draft episode! We run the "Tankathon" draft lottery simulation then select the top 9 picks of the first round including an in depth look at which players the Bruins could add. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Notable NHL playoff moments so far 12:00 - We start our mock draft with lottery simulation & picks 25:00 - Bruins options at pick No. 5 1:07:00 - Schaefer vs Misa debate 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 Ownership Underestimating the Anger of Bruins fans?
29/04/2025 Duration: 21minEp 435, pt 1: Is ownership underestimating the anger of Bruins fans? Would Edmonton trade for Swayman? Checking in on the Providence Bruins' playoff run. 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