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What Sets These Boston Bruins Apart – and What Doesn’t

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By: Pierce Brody | Follow me on Twitter @PierceBrody3

The Boston Bruins are gearing up for what will hopefully be a long playoff run. The East is currently displaying a deeper cast of contenders than the West and will provide a daunting road to the Finals,  where the reigning champs could be waiting. However, the dominant Bruins have multiple characteristics … Keep Reading

Do the Bruins Have a Rest Problem?

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By: Pierce Brody | Follow me on Twitter @PierceBrody3

The Boston Bruins’ season-long tear is no secret. Sitting atop the NHL standings with an impressive record, the team has few, if any, of the cracks of an average playoff contender. However, despite their success, they struggle with extended rest between games. We saw it surface again this past weekend as the … Keep Reading

The Early Gaffes and Goals of New Bruin Dmitry Orlov

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By: Pierce Brody | Follow me on Twitter @PierceBrody3

Dmitry Orlov, the Russian defenseman formerly of the Washington Capitals, was traded last week to the Boston Bruins in a move that has generated even more optimism around the NHL’s top team. Orlov is known for his physicality and strong defensive play without hampering the offense. Since joining the Bruins, Orlov … Keep Reading

Jeremy Swayman: A Tradable Asset or Essential Piece to the Future Bruins’ Puzzle?

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By: Pierce Brody | Follow me on Twitter @PierceBrody3

The Boston Bruins have been known for their stellar goaltending in the past two decades, from Tim Thomas to the current tantalizing tandem of Linus Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman. But it seems that they may have a tough decision regarding the pair in the upcoming year.

With the emergence of Linus Ullmark … Keep Reading

Bruins Scouts Keeping a Close Eye on the Blackhawks

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By: Pierce Brody | Follow me on Twitter @PierceBrody3

The Boston Bruins are ramping up their preparations for the upcoming NHL deadline on March third. They’re leaving no stone unturned as this season has been unfolding as a massive success. Reports have surfaced that the Bruins sent scouts to watch a recent game on Tuesday between the Chicago Blackhawks and the … Keep Reading

Krejci’s Return to the Bruins: A Boost for Secondary Scoring and Legacy

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By: Pierce Brody | Follow me on Twitter @PierceBrody3

David Krejci, a native of the Czech Republic, made a much-anticipated return to the Boston Bruins this season after spending time away playing in his home country. Krejci’s journey back to the NHL has not been as steady as earlier in his career, but he has revitalized the Bruins’ secondary scoring since … Keep Reading

Bruins’ Patrice Bergeron Continues to Fend Off Age (Part 2)

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By: Pierce Brody | Follow me on Twitter @PierceBrody3

If you haven’t yet read part one, you can read about the perseverance of Bergeron’s defensive game here.

Last week we deemed Bergeron to be as good as ever on the defensive end by some metrics but found him to have fraudulently positive numbers in other metrics resulting from his extra … Keep Reading

Bruins’ Patrice Bergeron Continues to Fend Off Age (Part 1)

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By: Pierce Brody | Follow me on Twitter @PierceBrody3

Patrice Bergeron is the heart and soul of the Boston Bruins organization. He commands a level of respect from both his teammates and players across the league that is reminiscent of the legendary former Bruins captain, Zdeno Chara. Unfortunately, even the most respected players inevitably regress with age.

The culmination of Chara’s reign was impactful, … Keep Reading

What Does Brandon Carlo’s Bruins Future Look Like?

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By: Pierce Brody | Follow me on Twitter @PierceBrody3

Hockey is a rough sport at any level. Players across the National Hockey League have cemented their names in legend through their “rub some dirt on it” attitudes. A few recent examples are Patrice Bergeron playing in the Finals with a punctured lung and Gregory Campbell’s penalty kill on a broken fibula.… Keep Reading

Does a Bruins trade for Jakob Chychrun make sense?

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By: Pierce Brody | Follow me on Twitter @PierceBrody3

Jakob Chychrun has been a high price commodity on the trading block for well over a year. The 24-year-old Canadian has remained in Arizona despite being a top prize at the last trade deadline. The fee for his services still appears steep, with GMs griping about the price tag of two first-round … Keep Reading