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By: Michael DiGiorgio | Follow Me On Twitter @BostonDiGiorgio
While we await the NHL’s decision to bring its players back, some Bruins-related news broke two nights ago on Twitter.
Signed to Entry-Level Contract
Victor Berglund (D) | BOS#NHLBruinshttps://t.co/ODR2w1EN8t— CapFriendly Transactions (@CF_Transactions) June 15, 2020
Don Sweeney has not let up on the gas pedal when it comes to signing and developing his system during the pandemic, and … Keep Reading
By: Michael DiGiorgio | Follow Me On Twitter @BostonDiGiorgio
Last week, the NHL announced its Return to Play action. The plan allows teams to return to NHL activity based on individual states’ reopening laws and a proposal to begin the NHL playoffs in July. The Bruins finished the year with the highest point total in the NHL, which awards them the President’s Trophy. They have also secured a place in … Keep Reading
By: Michael DiGiorgio | Follow Me On Twitter @BostonDiGiorgio
The NHL announced the Return To Play plan yesterday, which included a plethora of new scenarios the NHL has never seen before. Gary Bettman, NHL Commissioner, announced 24 teams would return, along with some exciting playoff and draft lottery scenarios. Among these changes, the NHL has authorized the eligible playoff teams to carry 28 skaters and as many goalies as they’d … Keep Reading
By: Michael DiGiorgio | Follow Me On Twitter @BostonDiGiorgio
Trades that are executed throughout an NHL season carry some inherent risk. These risks range from injuries to improper fit into the lineup and locker room. Though, no one could have predicted a postponement in gameplay and watching their newly-acquired players’ contracts expire.
Thankfully, the Bruins traded for two players who have more than a year on their contracts: Nick Ritchie … Keep Reading
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Regardless of how the current NHL season plays out, David Krejci’s contract lives on. He will be playing the last year of his 6-year, $43.5M contract next season and has recently commented on his future plans:
… Keep ReadingDavid Krejci confirms to @JoeyMacHockey and @Emarinofsky that he has no intention on retiring after his current contract expires after next season. #NHLBruins
— Mike
By: Michael DiGiorgio | Follow Me On Twitter @BostonDiGiorgio
As we await the NHL’s decision to extend or cancel the 2019-2020 season, there is much to discuss as it relates to the Bruins and their peak performers. Before the NHL suspended the season, the Bruins had played 70 of a possible 82 games, which is more than enough sample size to hand out NHL awards to the Bruins players. The … Keep Reading
By: Michael DiGiorgio | Follow Me On Twitter @BostonDiGiorgio
This year’s NHL Trade Deadline was one for the record books. 32 trades were executed before the February 24, 2020, 3pm deadline, which broke 2010’s record of 31. The Bruins accounted for two of the 32 trades, both of which were with the same team.
General Manager Don Sweeney executed two separate trades with the Anaheim Ducks. The first sent the … Keep Reading
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The Bruins’ latest winning streak came to an end Sunday afternoon in Detroit, though one streak remains intact for the Bruins’ starting netminder, Tuukka Rask. Following the 4-2 win against the Arizona Coyotes Saturday afternoon, Rask extended his home regulation winning streak to 18 games. Rask has not logged a regulation loss at the TD Garden since April 6, 2019, against … Keep Reading
By: Michael DiGiorgio | Follow Me On Twitter @BostonDiGiorgio
The NHL trade deadline is 20 days away, and the Bruins are the center of attention. Pierre LeBrun, a senior NHL columnist for The Athletic, posted an article giving his perspective of plausible trades throughout the NHL. He predicts Chris Kreider to the St. Louis Blues, Tyler Toffoli to the Calgary Flames, and Ducks’ Ondrej Kase to the Boston Bruins.
The … Keep Reading
By: Michael DiGiorgio | Follow Me On Twitter @BostonDiGiorgio
Starting in the mid-90’s and continuing through the early 2000s, the Bruins struggled to draft their next brick wall. They drafted Andrew Raycroft but traded him to the Toronto Maple Leafs after an impeccable rookie year. Toronto sent Tuukka Rask to Boston and the Bruins paired him with Tim Thomas to eventually bring home their sixth Stanley Cup.
Tim Thomas eventually … Keep Reading
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