Zero Pucks Given

In this mailbag episode we go through listener questions about the competition for bottom-six roster spots, who has an inside track to make the cut and why some players have been given the benefit of the doubt in offseason conversations about roster spots. Plus, we answer a question about Peter Laviolette, the low fan approval of Bruins' management and more. 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

Ep. 470, Part 3: We answer a few listener questions, including how hot the seat is for Bruins general manager Don 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

Ep. 470, Part 2: We react to Jim Montgomery saying on the Empty Netters podcast that the Bruins' culture slipped last season. Plus, James Hagens confirms he is returning to Boston College. 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

Episode 470, Part 1: NHL Network ranked Charlie McAvoy as the 11th-best defenseman in the NHL right now. Too high? Too low? We react. 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

We discuss Charlie McAvoy’s placement in NHL Network’s ranking of the best NHL defensemen right now. Plus, James Hagens makes it official that he is returning to Boston College. Jim Montgomery comments on the Bruins’ culture slipping last season. We wrap up by answering a few listener questions. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Intro 04:25 - McAvoy ranked 11th among NHL defensemen 36:38 - Hagens confirms he's returning to BC 49:50 - Montgomery says Bruins' culture slipped last season 1:07:10 - Mini-mailbag: How hot is Sweeney's seat? 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

Ep 469, pt 1: We take a look at some Bruins prospects who have a lot riding on training camp and preseason performances. 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

Ep 469, pt 2: In a mini mailbag, we answer some questions about Fraser Minten, Matt Poitras and other prospects as well as analyze a listener trade idea that targets an established right defenseman. 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

We discuss three Bruins who have the most to lose if they have a bad training camp and preseason. Plus, we answer a few listener questions about Fraser Minten, Matt Poitras and a trade proposal that targets a right defenseman. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 00:00 - Intro 13:00 - Hampus Lindholm skating at full pace 19:30 - Which young players have the most to lose this preseason? 37:00 - What does Beecher's future look like with the Bruins? 41:00 - Mailbag starts: Why are people so high on Minten? 54:00 - Listener trade idea that targets a right defenseman 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

Ep 468, pt 1: Reacting to the release of the Bruins' away uniform look. 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

Ep 468, pt 2: We go deeper into the potential of Dans Locmelis and some signs that he could be ready to jump up the Bruins' depth chart. Plus, looking ahead to what Matt Poitras and Fraser Minten could do this 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

Ep 468, pt 3: We go through the names of some Bruins prospects and younger players including -- Lysell, Poitras and more -- and give our early predictions on which players have the best chance to start in Boston this 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

On this Three-fer Thursday we make three predictions about Bruins prospects that could take on a bigger role next season. Plus, we talk about the Bruins' latest uniform photo drop and some local prospects to keep an eye on besides James Hagens. 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

We are joined by Bruins prospect Will Zellers who talks about his past experience, future at North Dakota and life off the ice. Plus, Will goes through some of his strengths, his time at Bruins development camp and more! 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

Ep 466, pt 1: Could the Bruins having no captain next season be an issue? 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

Ep 466, pt 2: Hagens indicates he is heading back to BC. McAvoy talks 2026 Olympics. Who will be PP QB under Sturm? 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

Ep 466, pt 3: We look back at our favorite individual Bruins' game that we have seen live. 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

We record in person for a special "Throwback Thursday" episode. We cover: 00:00 - Opening shifts: No captains, Hagens back to BC, throwback thursday 10:00 - Could having no captain be an issue? 25:00 - Hagens indicates he is heading back to BC 43:00 - McAvoy talks 2026 Olympics 48:00 - Marco Sturm system & special teams: Who will be PP QB under Sturm? 60 - "Throwback Thursday:" our favorite Bruins games 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

Ep 465, pt 1: Guest Ryan Lambert joins the podcast and gives his thoughts on the Bruins' off-season moves, cap situation and what ways they should be trying to target impact players to add this 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

Ep 465, pt 2: Guest Ryan Lambert gives his thoughts on James Hagens and Dean Letourneau's freshman season at BC and how far away each is from playing in 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

Ep 465, pt 3: Guest Ryan Lambert gives his thoughts on Maine goalie Albin Boija, his potential and whether or not the Bruins have a real chance to sign him after college. 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