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A McAvoy and Lohrei Pairing is More than Ideal for the Bruins

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By Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

Boston Bruins 2020 second-round pick Mason Lohrei has certainly raised some eyebrows during training camp. The 6’4 defenseman got a lot of minutes in the preseason games he was in the lineup for and stood out.

In his first game against the Buffalo Sabres, he played 29:01, which led all skaters in ice time. The … Keep Reading

Bruins Recap: Preseason Game Number Five

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The Boston Bruins fell 5-4 to the Washington Capitals at TD Garden in preseason game number five Tuesday night after an up-and-down hockey game. There were definitely a lot more good things than Monday night in Phileplophia, but there are still many things that need to be cleaned up. 

It was possibly the final opportunity for … Keep Reading

Lucic Gives The Bruins Something They Haven’t Had in a While

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Old friend Milan Lucic is back, and he’ll be wearing a Boston Bruins jersey once again. Many fans are excited to see the man they call “Looch” back in town, but the Bruins players certainly are as well.

Lucic brings something to the table the Bruins haven’t had in a few seasons. Ever since Zedano Chara … Keep Reading

Takeaways From Preseason Game Number Three

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By Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

The Boston Bruins played their third preseason game at TD Garden Friday night, losing to the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 in a shootout. We got to see a lot of players for the first time this preseason. John Farinacci, Kevin Shattenkirk, Hampus Lindholm, Pavel Zacha, David Pastrnak, Linus Ullmark, and Brad Marchand, wearing the C … Keep Reading

Takeaways from Preseason Game Number Two

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The Boston Bruins played their second preseason game, losing 4-1 in Buffalo against the Sabres Tuesday night. They went down 3-0, giving up a goal in each period, but stayed invested until the final horn.

With the roster being far from decided and players mixed and matched, it’s difficult to evaluate certain things, … Keep Reading

The Impact of Bob Essensa and Mike Dunham on the Bruins Organization

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By Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

In the Boston Bruin’s first preseason game on Sunday night, goaltender Brandon Bussi stole the show en route to a 3-0 shutout. Bussi is coming off a fantastic 2022-23 AHL campaign, which included an all-star game appearance. With already arguably having the best goaltending tandem in the NHL with Linus Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman, it … Keep Reading

Matthew Poitras Should be Seriously Considered to Make The NHL Roster

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Boston Bruins 2022 second-round pick Matthew Poitras has been turning heads at Bruins training camp and continued that Sunday night. He was the top-line center playing between James Van Riemsdyk and Jake DeBrusk as the Bruins played their first preseason game at TD Garden, winning 3-0 over the New York Rangers. The … Keep Reading

Realistic Expectations for the 2023-24 Boston Bruins

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By Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

With training camp underway and puck-drop to start the season being right around the corner, many questions linger about the expectations of the 2023-24 Boston Bruins. After coming off the greatest regular season a team has had in NHL history, things will undoubtedly look a lot different this year.

It is almost … Keep Reading

A Look at the Bruin’s Centennial Jerseys for the 2023-24 Season

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The Boston Bruins unveiled their centennial jerseys on Saturday evening, September 16th, at Logan Airport in Boston. Brad Marchand, Milan Lucic, and Brandon Carlo were in attendance, participating in a mock fashion show while dawning the Bruin’s new sweaters.

The team showcased three new jerseys, including a home, an away, and an alternate they will wear during their … Keep Reading

Bruins Name Brad Marchand, the 27th Captain in Team History

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It was announced Wednesday morning that the Bruins are naming Brad Marchand the 27th captain in franchise history. Marchand will be taking over for the recently retired Patrice Bergeron, who served as the captain for three seasons from 2020-2023

Marchand has worn the A on his jersey, serving as an alternate captain for the last three … Keep Reading

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