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Looking Ahead At The 2017 NHL Draft For The Boston Bruins

 

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By Mike Cratty                                                          Twitter: @Mike_Cratty

The 2017 NHL Draft is approaching quickly with a different feel to it than in year’s past. This year there isn’t really that is anyone considered to be a franchise player like Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews and Jack Eichel in years past. It’s also not considered to be as deep of a draft as year’s past, where the depth of … Keep Reading

The Value Of Ryan Spooner to the Boston Bruins

By Andrew Thompson                                                               Twitter: @godwentwhoops

Boston Bruins forward Ryan Spooner has been the center of a lot of talk lately.  Last month, there were rumors that the Las Vegas Golden Knights were interested in grabbing him as a middle six-forward. The 25-year old forward has been mentioned by sources (including the team here at Black and Gold) about becoming part of a package deal.

Spooner might be on the move, … Keep Reading

Bruins 2015 7th Round Selection Is Ready For NCAA Career

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By Mark Allred               Follow Me On Twitter @BlackAndGold277

Last week Boston Bruins prospect Jack Becker who was the last selection in the 2015 National Hockey League Entry Draft officially committed to the University of Michigan. Although he was heavily rumored to attend Michigan Tech University and the University of Wisconsin, the 6′-3″ 192-pound center decided to take his talents to Ann Arbor, … Keep Reading

Don Sweeney Willing To Give Up The B’s First Round Pick

It’s going to be an interesting few weeks for the Boston Bruins organization. In three weeks, the Black and Gold head into the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. The Bruins are heading into the draft with the 18th overall pick. They also have five other picks this year.

B’s general manager Don Sweeney recently discussed the possibility of giving up their first round pick.

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Former Boston Bruin Shawn Thornton Calls It A Career

 

IMG_2027As of today, former Boston Bruins forward Shawn Thornton has officially hung up the skates. The 39-year old forward/pugilist extraordinaire had an unusual but memorable NHL career, putting in 14 seasons. The two-time Stanley Cup champion spent seven seasons with the Black and Gold, and was one of the X factors in the Bruins Cup victory in 2011.

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Bruins Hockey Podcasts And Other Recommended Listens

 

By Mark Allred       Follow Me on Twitter @BlackAndGold277

As a diehard Boston Bruins fan and hockey fan in general, I’m forever searching for ways to listen to my favorite team and news surrounding the National Hockey League. Living close to Boston I find teams such as the Celtics, Patriots, and Red Sox get more attention due to popularity and understand the recent years of Bruins hockey haven’t helped the … Keep Reading

Providence Bruins Heinen’s AHL Playoff Success

 

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By Mark Allred             Follow Me On Twitter @BlackAndGold277

When the Boston Bruins took a chance on prospect forward Danton Heinen after he voluntarily left the University of Denver, I thought in my “unprofessional” opinion it was a bit too soon after only completing his Sophomore year and believed he and the Bruins organization would benefit greatly with more time in the … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins: Shopping Ryan Spooner

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By Andrew Thompson         Follow Me On Twitter @godwentwhoops 

After several years of trying to find a spot for forward Ryan Spooner, it appears the Boston Bruins are looking to cut their losses. Will another team pick up the 25-year old in the offseason?

The Boston Bruins have struggled to find a place for forward Ryan Spooner. The former 2010 second-round draft pick has found himself going up and down the … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins: Building For The Future

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By Andrew Thompson              Follow Me On Twitter @godwentwhoops 

The Boston Bruins found themselves leaving the postseason earlier than they wanted to. Even with that disappointment, the young players coming up through the system gave fans and the front office reason to hope for the future.

The Boston Bruins exceeded expectations when they found themselves back in the playoffs this season.  A lot of the media (and a fair number of … Keep Reading

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