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Danton Heinen’s Future With The Bruins

By: Drew Johnson | Follow Me On Twitter: @doobshmoob

Danton Heinen’s rookie campaign was a strong one. Lacing up the skates 77 times during the regular season, the Boston Bruins racked up 16 goals and 31 assists. The 23-year-old can certainly be proud of his NHL debut.

Heinen’s impressive start could land him in a top-six role this season, especially if GM Don Sweeney isn’t able to reel in a … Keep Reading

Bruins Fans: The Sky Isn’t Falling

By: Drew Johnson | Follow Me On Twitter: @doobshmoob

The Boston Bruins have made some minor free-agent acquisitions this July. General Manager Don Sweeney inked defenseman John Moore, goaltender Jaroslav Halak, and forwards Joakim Nordstrom and Chris Wagner to deals, soaking up roughly $7.75 million in cap space.

After reports of the Bruins talking with some of the best unrestricted free agents available this summer, namely John Tavares and Ilya … Keep Reading

Bruins Should Avoid Making Waves In Free Agency

By: Drew Johnson | Follow Me On Twitter: @doobshmoob

The Boston Bruins must re-sign Charlie McAvoy, Brandon Carlo, Ryan Donato, and Danton Heinen next summer. That is in addition to guys like Noel Acciari and Adam McQuaid if they earn an extension this season. Think about how much that may cost.

For this reason, and a many more, General Manager Don Sweeney ought not to make a big splash in … Keep Reading

Will The Bruins Need A New Assistant Coach?

 

By: Drew Johnson   |   Follow Me on Twitter @doobshmoob

The idea has been tossed out there, and it is starting to gain some traction.

After losing head coach David Quinn to the New York Rangers, Boston University is looking for a replacement to lead their reputable ice hockey program. It has been suggested that Boston Bruins assistant coaches, Jay Pandolfo and Joe Sacco, may be candidates.

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Bruins Wisely Sign Connor Clifton to NHL Deal

 

By: Drew Johnson | Twitter: @doobshmoob

The Boston Bruins signed defenseman Connor Clifton to a two-year NHL deal. The former Quinnipiac Bobcat played for the Providence Bruins last season.

Clifton & the U.S. National Development Team

Clifton first played with the U.S. National Development Team during the 2011-12 season. In eight games he contributed with a goal and earned a plus-minus rating of minus-two.

That same season, Clifton played … Keep Reading

Bruins’ Ryan Donato Will Play in Game 4

Columbus Blue Jackets v Boston Bruins(Photo Credit: Getty Images)

By: Drew Johnson | Twitter: @doobshmoob

Boston Bruins’ Head Coach Bruce Cassidy announced that rookie Ryan Donato would dress for Game 4 on Friday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Donato has been the topic of recent discussion given the Bruins’ struggles so … Keep Reading

Bruins DeBrusk Needs Intensity, Consistency Matched by Krejci & Rick Nash

Photo Credit: (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

By: Drew Johnson   |   Follow Me On Twitter @doobshmoob

Any fan of playoff hockey knows that a team needs all four lines rolling in order to dub themselves kings of the NHL.

Thus far, the Boston Bruins’ third line has been crunching the opposition along the boards, the fourth line has rarely had a bad shift, and the first line has been firing on all … Keep Reading

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