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How a Bruins Trade From 1986 is Still Paying Off in 2025

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By: Neil Simmons | Follow me on Twitter / X: @NSimmz

Last Saturday afternoon, the Boston Bruins used the 51st overall pick in the NHL Draft to select William Moore, a promising young forward out of the US National Development Program. On the surface, this was simply viewed as a good value pick with a quirk, as Moore, like the Bruins’ … Keep Reading

Breaking: Bruins Extend Jokiharju, Beecher, and DiPietro

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By: Neil Simmons | Follow me on Twitter / X: @NSimmz

Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney has been a busy man over the past few days, wasting no time after the NHL Draft to tie up some business ahead of free agency. Following the Morgan Geekie extension announced last night, the Bruins have announced new deals for Henri Jokiharju, … Keep Reading

The Bruins Need to Resurrect an Edge to Their Game

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By: Neil Simmons | Follow me on Twitter / X: @NSimmz

The best team in hockey doesn’t always win the Stanley Cup; it’s won by the toughest. It sounds so simple to say, but if it hasn’t been evident for decades, the Florida Panthers emphatically hammered it home with their second consecutive Stanley Cup last week. The Panthers have dominated the playoffs … Keep Reading

How Will the Bruins Defense Line Up in 2025-26?

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By: Neil Simmons | Follow me on Twitter / X: @NSimmz

It goes without saying that the 2024-25 Boston Bruins were a mess across the board. Every possible disaster coalesced into a Murphy’s Law type of season: the goaltending never got settled, the forwards struggled to score, and the defense collapsed due to injuries and a neverending parade … Keep Reading

Jay Woodcroft is an Underrated Head Coach Candidate For the Bruins

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By: Neil Simmons | Follow me on Twitter / X: @NSimmz

Over one month has passed since the Boston Bruins wrapped up their disappointing 2024-25 campaign, and the team is yet to name a new head coach. Missing out on big fish hires like Mike Sullivan and Rick Tocchet has forced the Bruins brass to pivot their approach, while other teams have … Keep Reading

Bruins Prospect Dans Locmelis is Turning Heads at the World Championships

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By: Neil Simmons | Follow me on Twitter / X: @NSimmz

A small silver lining to the Boston Bruins missing the Stanley Cup playoffs is that several players still have the opportunity to play meaningful hockey in the spring. The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championships are held annually concurrently with the Stanley Cup. Boston doesn’t always send players, as the … Keep Reading

Reassessing the Boston Bruins Coaching Search

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By: Neil Simmons | Follow me on Twitter / X: @NSimmz

The NHL news cycle runs at a breakneck pace during the Stanley Cup. Between all the electrifying playoff games, dramatic overtime finishes, and headline-grabbing press conference quotes, a decent-sized group of teams are looking to sort out their future with a new head coaching hire. The Boston Bruins are one … Keep Reading

Boston or New York? Weighing the Pros and Cons of Mike Sullivan’s Most Rumored Destinations

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By: Neil Simmons | Follow me on Twitter / X: @NSimmz

The NHL offseason coaching carousel kicked into overdrive on Tuesday morning when the Pittsburgh Penguins announced they would be parting ways with longtime head coach Mike Sullivan after nine and a half seasons. Sullivan, who coached the Penguins to 409 wins and two Stanley Cups, immediately became the top name … Keep Reading

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