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Mark Kastelic Making Strong First Impression with Boston Bruins

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By: Eamonn McLean | Follow me on Twitter/X @EamonnMcLean44

In August, I wrote about the addition of Mark Kastelic and how he could help the Boston Bruins. I thought the physical, versatile forward could be a solid depth add to the team. Fast-forward to October, and the Phoenix, Arizona native has played three preseason games as a Bruin. How … Keep Reading

The Boston Bruins Recall Fabian Lysell from Providence

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney told everyone last Monday that training camp wasn’t over, and he made good on his promise with the organization’s most recent announcement. At 10:32 AM this morning, the team announced that Fabian Lysell has been recalled from Providence.

Fans were downtrodden after Lysell was announced as … Keep Reading

Happy Birthday to Bruins Hall-of-Famer Jean Ratelle

By: Steve McClure | Follow me on Twitter / X @stmcclure1993

Former Bruin star Jean Ratelle is celebrating his 84th birthday today. The hall-of-fame center played for the Bruins from 1975 through 1981 and also served the organization as an assistant coach and a scout after his playing career ended.

Ratelle served fifteen seasons with the New York Rangers before becoming involved in one of the … Keep Reading

Forgotten Bruins: Forward Seth Griffith

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By: Neil Simmons | Follow me on Twitter / X: @NSimmz

Hundreds of hockey players have donned the Boston Bruins iconic Spoked B sweater throughout the team’s one-hundred-year history in the National Hockey League. Some went on to lead Hall of Fame careers, playing well over one thousand games and becoming franchise icons. Many more Bruins alumni led careers with varying … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Claim Goaltender Jiri Patera Off Waivers From the Vancouver Canucks

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By: Ryan Jainchill | Follow me on Twitter / X @Jainchill_Ryan

The Boston Bruins have claimed Jiri Patera off waivers from the Vancouver Canucks, the team announced on Wednesday. Patera, who signed a two-year, two-way contract worth with the Canucks on July 1st, spent last season in the Vegas Golden Knights system, primarily playing games with their AHL affiliate, the Henderson Silver Knights.

In … Keep Reading

The Boston Bruins Overwhelm the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 in Preseason Action

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

The Boston Bruins took on the Philadelphia Flyers in what seemed like the preseason’s first regular season dress rehearsal game. With a lineup composed of most NHL players, the Bruins dominated Philly for the majority of the game and ground out a 4-1 win. Here’s what stood out:

Bussi Stands Tall

Given … Keep Reading

How Have the Boston Bruins Goaltenders Performed This Preseason?

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By: Eamonn McLean | Follow me on Twitter/X @EamonnMcLean44

When Boston Bruins training camp began on September 18th, many fans felt Goaltending was a potential area of concern, especially with Jeremy Swayman still without a contract. While the Anchorage, Alaska native has not been in camp, three other Goaltenders have suited up for the B’s in his absence. How have … Keep Reading

Three Non-Jeremy Swayman Takeaways From Bruins Start of Season Press Conference

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on X @cookejournalism

The Boston Bruins drop the puck in just eight days, but the unsigned Jeremy Swayman stole the show at the team’s start-of-season press conference Monday at TD Garden. While the rest of the Bruins were hitting the Garden ice for practice before hosting Philadelphia Tuesday in their fifth preseason matchup, questions regarding Swayman’s … Keep Reading

Providence Bruins Release the 2024 AHL Training Camp Roster

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By: Mark Allred | Follow me on Twitter / X @BlackAndGold277

The American Hockey League Providence Bruins kicked off the organization’s training camp festivities this morning from Providence, Rhode Island. Today, the team also announced the full roster of participants, which can be seen below on the AHL Bruins official website. Yesterday afternoon, the National Hockey League Boston Bruins made their … Keep Reading

The Providence Bruins Are Poised to Make a Deep Playoff Run This Season

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By Kenny Kaminsky | Follow me on Twitter/X @KennyKaminsky

Legendary football coach Vince Lombardi once said, “Winning isn’t everything. It’s the only thing.” Some argue that playing in the American Hockey League is not about winning but developing the National Hockey League club’s future. Living in Connecticut, I can confirm both sides of the argument. The Hartford Wolfpack, renowned for their strategic decisions, … Keep Reading

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