By: Michael DiGiorgio | Follow Me On Twitter @BostonDiGiorgio
Another day, another Bruins trade rumor. Elliotte Friedman is a seasoned hockey reporter for Canada’s Sportsnet and NHL insider. He is known to have credible sources and news when it comes to NHL rumors. Friedman is a weekly guest on the “Oilers NOW with Bob Stauffer” podcast, where he piqued Bruins fans’ interests with the latest story. “Tyler Toffoli is a … Keep Reading
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By: Michael DiGiorgio | Follow Me On Twitter @BostonDiGiorgio
When Don Sweeney took over as General Manager of the Boston Bruins, one item on his to-do list was to send his scouts to a relatively untapped market. Historically, American college hockey took a backseat to leagues like Canada’s Ontario Hockey League, Russia’s Kontinental Hockey League, and Sweden’s Elite Swedish League. Draft-eligible players found themselves forgoing college hockey and playing in … Keep Reading
By: Michael DiGiorgio | Follow Me On Twitter @BostonDiGiorgio
There’s a famous saying amongst NHL teams and scouts around regarding defenseman. A defenseman’s ceiling is not known until they’ve played at least 250 NHL games. Well, Boston’s Brandon Carlo recently eclipsed 278 games, and Carlo’s trajectory is clear to the organization and its fanbase.
The 6’5 Colorado Springs native began his path to the NHL in Canada’s Western Hockey League … Keep Reading
By: Michael DiGiorgio | Follow Me On Twitter @BostonDiGiorgio
A Bruins regular season would not be complete without trade rumors. The Bruins are almost always rumored to be in on a specific player or shopping their own. Don Sweeney, current General Manager, is always doing his due diligence to improve his team, from sending scouts to NHL games to making phone calls to other General Managers. The latest buzz features … Keep Reading
By: Michael DiGiorgio | Follow Me On Twitter @BostonDiGiorgio
NHL teams employ a variety of prospects. Team scouts are responsible for researching and assessing prospects throughout the world to determine a player’s draft position. Prospects who are highly scouted and considered the best of the best are selected at high draft positions. Others, however, endure more work in making an NHL roster because they are not drafted. These players are … Keep Reading
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Could the recent release of a former-NHL All-Star solve the Bruins top-six winger issue?
Per source Ilya Kovalchuk wants to sign with a contender and would be OK with a minimum salary. Bruins are interested
— Igor Eronko (@IgorEronko) December 17, 2019
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At first glance, most Bruins fans want nothing to do with the 36-year-old aging winger. But, dig a … Keep Reading
By: Michael DiGiorgio | Follow Me On Twitter @BostonDiGiorgio
Jaroslav Halak celebrated his 500th career NHL game on December 9, 2019, at the TD Garden. The Bruins hosted the stingy Carolina Hurricanes on a snowy night. The game featured a lackluster offensive showing on both sides. Neither team found a quality scoring chance until four minutes left in the third. The Bruins scored two goals in two minutes, one of … Keep Reading
By: Michael DiGiorgio | Follow Me On Twitter @BostonDiGiorgio
July 1, 2019, marked the first day of NHL free agency. NHL fans across the nation have hopes and dreams of their team signing the most attractive named talents. Unfortunately, the NHL salary cap limits numerous teams in who they can sign. Most General Managers will sign for needs rather than wants. The Bruins’ General Manager (Don Sweeney) had $12 million … Keep Reading
NHL players work incredibly hard year-round to perform at their highest levels, though they do not achieve these statuses alone. The players receive a selfless and abundant amount of help from men and women who work their tails off behind the scenes. These include nutritionists, equipment managers, personal trainers, and athletic trainers. Athletic trainers by definition are certified and licensed health care professionals who practice in the field of … Keep Reading
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In 1929, the NHL implemented the offsides rule, which players abide by to this day. Rule 83.1 in the current NHL handbook states, “Players of the attacking team must not precede the puck into the attacking zone. The position of the player’s skates and not that of his stick shall be the determining factor in all instances in deciding an off-side. … Keep Reading
