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Can David Pastrnak Reach the 60-Goal Mark Again?

By Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

Last season, David Pastrnak set a career-high with 61 goals, which was second in the league to only Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers. Pastrnak has established himself as one of the most dangerous players in the league and has developed arguably a top-three shot. That earned him an eight-year $90 million … Keep Reading

The Bruins Need Hampus Lindholm to Have Another Great Season

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By Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

Hampus Lindholm was undoubtedly one of the best defensemen in the NHL last season, playing his first full season with the Boston Bruins. He provided the team with plenty of offense from the back end and was a key piece on the power play. The Swedish defenseman is entering his 12th NHL season and … Keep Reading

Can Linus Ullmark Win Back-to-Back Vezina Trophies?

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By Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

Last season, Linus Ullmark put on an absolute goaltending clinic. He had one of the best single-season goaltending performances in NHL history, which included scoring an empty-net goal, and was voted to his first All-Star game. His presentation earned him his first career Vezina Trophy as the league’s best goaltender. 

It seems … Keep Reading

What Charlie McAvoy Must Do to Win His First Norris Trophy

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By Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

After coming off arguably his best career season in terms of on-ice play, the 2023-24 season would be a better time than ever for Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy to win his first Norris Trophy as the league’s best defenseman. He has not previously been nominated but is heavily regarded as one of the league’s top … Keep Reading

Breaking Down David Krejci’s Career and what Made Him Such a Special Hockey Player

By Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

David Krejci was born in Sternberk Czekia April 28th, 1986. Eighteen years later, he was selected in the second round, 63rd overall, by the Boston Bruins in the 2004 NHL draft. Two years later, he would make his NHL debut for Boston, which was just the beginning. 

Krejci decided to play his junior hockey in North … Keep Reading

What Jesper Boqvist Brings to the Bruins

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By Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

The Boston Bruins signed center Jesper Boqvist on July 12th to a one-year $775,000 contract. Perhaps GM Don Sweeney is taking a page out of his book from last year’s off-season by targeting a New Jersey Devils player who has not yet tapped into their full potential. Pavel Zacha was acquired via … Keep Reading

Could Morgan Geekie Breakout in His First Season as a Bruin?

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By Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

On the first day of NHL free agency, the Boston Bruins inked center Morgan Geekie to a two-year $4 million deal. Geekie will enter his fourth full NHL season after spending the last two with the Seattle Kraken. The 6’3 right shot center was primarily a fourth liner in Seattle, but now, with a fresh opportunity, … Keep Reading

Productive Bruins Players You Probably Forgot About Part III

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By Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

With the Boston Bruins heading into their centennial season, it’s always fun to remember the players often forgotten about throughout the team’s history. This is the third edition of this series, and there have already six players featured, so let’s take a look at three more.

All three players are from different eras and impacted … Keep Reading

DeBrusk Taking Another Leap Would be a Win-Win for Both Him and the Bruins Organization

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By: Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

Two seasons ago, Boston Bruins winger Jake DeBrusk requested a trade out of Boston, but surprisingly he signed a two-year $8 million contract extension at the 2022 trade deadline. He then caught fire finishing the 2021-22 season with 25 goals. Last season he had arguably the best season yet, setting a career-high … Keep Reading

A James van Riemsdyk Bounce Back Season is What the Bruins Need

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By Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

On the first day of NHL free agency, the Bruins inked veteran winger James van Riemsdyk to a one-year $1 million contract. The 34-year-old has had a solid NHL career and will join his third NHL team in the 2023-24 season. He played his college hockey at The University of New … Keep Reading

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