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Bruins Have No Shortage Of Options At Third-Line Center

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By Mike Cratty | Follow me on Twitter @Mike_Cratty

One of the burning questions within the Boston Bruins’ forward core is what to do at the third line center position. Riley Nash, who held the third-line center role consistently last season, has since moved on to Columbus as an unrestricted free-agent –– now it is time to replace him. The competition for the position is steep.

Sean

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2018 Bruins Prospect Development Camp Provides The Potential For Optimism And Excitement

(06/26/2018- Boston, MA) Oskar Steen takes a shot at the Boston Bruins development camp at Warrior Arena on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. Staff Photo by Matt West(Photo Credit: Matt West)

By Mike Cratty | Follow me on Twitter @Mike_Cratty

Days one through three provided plenty of great hockey and excitement for all in attendance, including myself. Development camp is an awesome opportunity for those who attend to see Bruins prospects and camp invitees, as some are unable to watch them play during their respective seasons much or at all. This is of course on top of … Keep Reading

Interest In John Tavares Shows That Bruins Management Has The Right Mindset

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By Mike Cratty | Follow me on Twitter @Mike_Cratty

John Tavares season is progressing into full swing mode as the star New York Islanders center is set to meet with other NHL teams during his free-agent decision-making process. Arthur Staple of The Athletic New York got the buzz going even more when sent out the tweet below last night.

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Dissecting The Possibility Of Ilya Kovalchuk Signing In Boston

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By Mike Cratty | Follow me on Twitter @Mike_Cratty

Time has passed since his retirement from the NHL in 2013, but Ilya Kovalchuk wants to return to the NHL for another go. Most recently, he has visited with the Los Angeles Kings and the San Jose Sharks in pursuit of said return. With some cap maneuvering and good contemplation, Kovalchuk could be a fit in Boston.… Keep Reading

Bruins Will Have Plenty Of Lineup Battles Heading Into Next Season

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By Mike Cratty | Follow me on Twitter @Mike_Cratty

With free agency and the 2018 NHL Draft looming, an interesting storyline to follow will be the roster battles that will unfold over the summer and into the 2018-2019 season. There will be numerous young players involved in these battles. To preface, I want to say that I don’t think any AHL defensemen or … Keep Reading

Lineup Logjam Could Force Some Bruins Players Out Via Trade

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By Mike Cratty | Follow me on Twitter @Mike_Cratty

Before I begin, I am not trying to say that I want these players to be moved, but sooner or later, they could be due to an influx of roster competition within the Bruins’ system. Three players, in particular, come to mind in this discussion.

Peter Cehlarik

Peter Cehlarik is a player that I would hate … Keep Reading

Sports Spot 5/7/18: Episode 18: Over Forty-Five Minutes Of Bruins Talk

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By Mike Cratty | Follow me on Twitter @Mike_Cratty

On Episode 18 of Sports Spot, the final show of the semester. We recapped the Bruins’ season and previewed next season, talked about the Red Sox a bit, the Celtics and their playoff success, as well as the Patriots. We had very high energy and had a lot of fun, enjoy the show. See you in the fall.

Bruins segments:

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Lineup Shifting Could Be Beneficial For The Bruins Going Forward

 

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By Mike Cratty | Follow me on Twitter @Mike_Cratty

It is no secret that the Bruins were out of wack at certain times throughout games two and three. Part of this funk they have been in has come because the second and third lines just haven’t been themselves.

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Boston Bruins Post Game Recap: Game 3 EQSF

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By Mike Cratty | Follow me on Twitter @Mike_Cratty

Boston’s Lineup

Forwards

DeBrusk-Krejci-Rick Nash

Marchand-Bergeron-Pastrnak

Heinen-Riley Nash-Backes

Wingels-Kuraly-Acciari

Defense

Krug-Miller

Chara-McAvoy

Grzelcyk-McQuaid

Goalies

Rask

Khudobin

Tampa Bay’s Lineup

Forwards

Miller-Stamkos-Kucherov

Palat-Point-Johnson

Gourde-Cirelli-Killorn

Kunitz-Paquette-Callahan

 

Defense

Hedman-Girardi

McDonagh-Stralman

Coburn-Sergachev

 

Goalies

Vasilevskiy

Domingue

 

First Period

The action got started early for Tampa Bay after Matt Grzelcyk lost control of an airborne puck coming … Keep Reading

Sports Spot 4/30/18: Episode 17

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By Mike Cratty | Follow me on Twitter @Mike_Cratty

On Episode 17 of Sports Spot, we talk Bruins, Celtics, Red Sox, NBA Playoffs, and the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Mike is sick, so sorry about that. Grrr Mondays.

Bruins/NHL segment:

41:36-53:13

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@ryan_salvaggio

As well as the Sports Spot Twitter and SoundCloud account for all the latest updates from the world of sports … Keep Reading

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