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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Is It Dangerous To Have A 'Lame Duck' GM?
29/04/2025 Duration: 16minEp 435, pt 2: Answering your mailbag questions including: Is it dangerous to have a 'lame duck' GM? And, why are young players not getting more of a chance 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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What Will Chara's Role With Bruins Be Next Season?
29/04/2025 Duration: 14minEp 435, pt 3: Discussing Zdeno Chara's role with the Bruins and what Mike Sullivan leaving Pittsburg could mean for the Bruins' coaching search. 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. 435: Should Bruins Hire Mike Sullivan? (Mailbag)
28/04/2025 Duration: 52minDiscussing the lingering anger of Bruins fans after management's press conference, the breaking news that Mike Sullivan is leaving Pittsburg and your mailbag questions! Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Is ownership underestimating the anger of Bruins fans? 05:00 - Would Edmonton trade for Swayman? 19:00 - Mailbag begins 24:00 - Young players not getting chances in Boston 33:00 - What will Zdeno Chara's role be next season? 38:00 - Breaking: Mike Sullivan leaving Penguins 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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Will Swayman See Reduction of Playing Time Next Season?
24/04/2025 Duration: 25minEp 430, pt 3: Discussing the Bruins' press conference tone, Sweeney's thoughts on Swayman's usage next season and ownership's thoughts on the job Neely and Sweeney have done. 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 Neely Give Sweeney a Contract Extension Before End of Season?
24/04/2025 Duration: 35minEp 434, pt 2: We go through what Cam Neely said about a contract extension for Don Sweeney and what management said they're looking for in the Bruins' head coaching search. 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 Bruins Prioritizing Wingers in Free Agency?
24/04/2025 Duration: 30minEp 434, pt 3: News about a new contract for Morgan Geekie, who requires off-season surgeries and what management said about prioritizing a winger. 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. 434: Management Strikes Defensive Tone at End-of-Season Press Conference
24/04/2025 Duration: 01h31minDiscussing what was said by Charlie Jacobs, Cam Neely and Don Sweeney at Wednesday's end-of-season press conference. We go through what Neely said about a contract extension for Sweeney, what Sweeney is looking for in his head coaching search and changes to the goalie rotation next season. And, news about a new contract for Morgan Geekie, who requires off-season surgeries and what management said about prioritizing a winger. 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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Projecting Geekie's Contract AAV and Length
22/04/2025 Duration: 22minMailbag: Projecting Geekie's Contract AAV and Length 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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Where Do Poitras, Minten & Others Fit into Bruins' Logjam at Center?
22/04/2025 Duration: 24minMailbag: Where do Poitras, Minten and others fit into Bruins' logjam at center? Reacting to Charlie Jacobs comments about Jim Montgomery. 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 Swayman like Aaron Rodgers?
22/04/2025 Duration: 27minMailbag: Is Swayman like Aaron Rodgers? Would the Leafs trade Nylander to Boston to sign Marner? How is Don Sweeney perceived elsewhere? 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. 433: (Mailbag): Geekie Contract, Jacobs' Comments on Montgomery, Goalie Combinations
21/04/2025 Duration: 01h28minWe answer your questions on: the Bruins' goaltending situation next season, Charlie Jacobs' putting blame on Jim Montgomery, a projection for Morgan Geekie's contract, the Bruins' logjam of centers, Don Sweeney's perception around the league and more. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Playoff thoughts 10:00 - Mailbag begins 13:00 - Geekie projected contract 28:00 - Korpisalo, DiPietro, Swayman questions 33:00 - Where do Poitras, Minten and others fit into Bruins' logjam at center? 44:00 - Jacobs puts blame on Montgomery 1:06:00 - How is Sweeney perceived by his peers? 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. 432: Breakup Day Injury Updates & Swayman Comments
18/04/2025 Duration: 01h35minDiscussing the key takeaways from Bruins' breakup day including several injury updates and comments from Swayman and Bruins' leadership. Breaking down the Bruins' final draft lottery odds. Plus, we play the game "Swayman Quote or Fortune Cookie Note?" Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Are there early indications that Pastrnak will be the next captain? 05:12 - Injury updates 20:22 - Final draft lottery odds 41:18 - "Swayman Quote or Fortune Cookie Note?" 1:03:10 - Zadorov comments on ownership 1:19:22 - Offseason positives 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. 431: Sweeney, Neely Stay Put For Busy Bruins' Offseason
16/04/2025 Duration: 01h17minDiscussing Charlie Jacobs' statement about the future of the franchise. What would a successful season look like for the Bruins next year? Does ownership have the appetite to go for a big fish in free agency? Plus, we go through the most important storylines to follow this offseason. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Updating draft odds after Bruins lose game 82 in overtime 07:00 - Charlie Jacobs' statement 26:00 - How many holes do Bruins have to fill this offseason? 39:00 - Does ownership have the appetite to go for a big fish in free agency? 49:00 - Most important storylines to follow this offseason 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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Best & Worst Case Draft Lottery Scenarios For Bruins
15/04/2025 Duration: 19minEp 430, pt 1: Lysell scores 1st NHL goal, Bruins call up more rookies, Brian talks best and worst case draft lottery scenarios. 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 Lysell On Track To Stay In Boston Next Season?
15/04/2025 Duration: 26minEp 430, pt 2: Discussing some of the Bruins' young players who have shown signs they can handle the NHL. 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's The Ceiling For Elias Lindholm Next Season?
15/04/2025 Duration: 44minEp 430, pt 3: Discussing what production from the Bruins first line could look like next season if Elias Lindholm, Morgan Geekie and David Pastrnak continue to mesh well. 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. 430: Which Young Bruins Can Make An Impact Next Season?
14/04/2025 Duration: 01h32minDiscussing the Bruins' latest round of call-ups from Providence and which young players have made the best case for themselves to be on the roster next season. What's the ceiling for Elias Lindholm next season? Is a front-office resignation coming Wednesday? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Bruins make more call-ups 17:00 - Lysell makes more progress against Penguins 42:00 - What's the ceiling for Elias Lindholm next season? 74:00 - Is a front-office resignation coming Wednesday? 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. 429: Grading Swayman's First Season As Starter (Sunday Skate)
13/04/2025 Duration: 01h32minIn our last episode of Sunday Skate for the season, we discuss where things went wrong this year, what the Bruins' offseason has to look like if they're going to bounce back and some closing thoughts on the season Jeremy Swayman has had in his first year as the primary starter. Plus, who the Bruins could target as their next head coach and who they might want to add in free agency and 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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The Skate Pod, Ep. 428: Lohrei Struggles, Bruins' Draft Odds, BU in NCAA Title Game & More
11/04/2025 Duration: 01h15minDiscussing a range of subjects including: 00:00 - BU is heading to National Championship Game 08:00 - Sweeney's comments on young players 16:00 - Lohrei's defensive struggles 35:00 - Pastrnak is a top-5 scorer in the NHL again 42:00 - Bruins 3 Stars Award winners 46:00 - Current draft lottery percentages & Scotts favorite center option 57:00 - Fashion Segment: Next year's jerseys leaked 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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Pastrnak Reaches 100 Points; Ovechkin Passes Gretzky's Goal Record
10/04/2025 Duration: 25minEp 427, pt 1: Discussing a few big milestones Bruins hit this week and reflecting on Alex Ovechkin breaking Wayne Gretzky's goal record. 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