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Tom Calautti is a graduate of UMass Amherst (Go UMass!) and a lifelong Bruins fan. I covered NCAA hockey while in college and now report on all things Bruins. Infamous in men's league and career 4th line energy guy who can chip in on offense.

Morgan Geekie is Paying Dividends for Don Sweeney and the Boston Bruins

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By Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

Don Sweeney didn’t have an easy job coming into the 2023-24 season. Boston’s General Manager had to navigate the losses of Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci, replenish a roster devoid of players, and accomplish all of this while staying in compliance with the salary cap. Sweeney had to make a series of shrewd roster choices when … Keep Reading

Bruins Sign Notre Dame Defenseman Drew Bavaro to Entry-Level Contract

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

The trade deadline may be over, but that hasn’t stopped Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney from upgrading his team. The Boston Bruins announced this morning that they have signed Notre Dame defenseman Drew Bavaro to a one-year, entry-level contract worth $867,500.

The 23-year-old from Bradenton, FL, will report to Providence and spend the rest of … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins End Homestand on a Sad Note Against the St. Louis Blues

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

The St. Louis Blues came into TD Garden and scored four straight goals en route to a 5-1 victory over the Bruins. After stringing together three wins in four games and seven out of a possible eight points, Boston came out flat and was out of this game early. Here’s how it went down.

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Boston Bruins Acquire Andrew Peeke from the Columbus Blue Jackets

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

The Boston Bruins have acquired defenseman Andrew Peeke from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for Jakub Zboril and a 2027 third-round pick. Peeke is in the first season of a three-year deal worth $8,250,000 with an average annual value of $2,750,000. Darren Dreger of TSN first reported the trade.

The 25-year-old defenseman has spent all … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Extend Parker Wotherspoon

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

On a morning when fans were focused on the organization’s potential external moves, Don Sweeney started things off with some in-house business. According to Darren Dreger of TSN, the Boston Bruins have signed Parker Wotherspoon to a one-year extension worth $800,000.

The 26-year-old defenseman has appeared in 32 games for the Black and Gold this season, … Keep Reading

What Options Do the Boston Bruins Have Ahead of the Trade Deadline

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

As far as most Wednesdays go, yesterday was quite a doozy. Two days ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline, teams around the league sprung into action, leaping at the opportunity to snatch up any assets as they hurdle toward the playoffs. The Boston Bruins weren’t one of the teams that made a move, but that … Keep Reading

Ten Wingers the Boston Bruins Should Target at the NHL Trade Deadline

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

The rumor mill is spinning, and the trade winds swell as we barrel toward Friday’s NHL Trade Deadline. It’s no secret that the Boston Bruins would like to upgrade their forward group (ask Cam Neely), and plenty of options are available for General Manager Don Sweeney. Will he go after a top-six scorer, middle-six depth piece, … Keep Reading

What Could the Boston Bruins Acquire in a Matt Grzelcyk Trade?

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

To trade or not to trade, that is the question facing Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney as we approach the ever-looming March 8th NHL Trade Deadline. However, this deadline is different than most, as Boston has an opportunity to buy and sell pieces off their roster to improve the team for the present and future. … Keep Reading

Eight Defensemen the Boston Bruins Should Target at the NHL Trade Deadline

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

With every passing second, we get closer and closer to the March 8 NHL Trade Deadline. Bruins President Cam Neely has already gone on record saying the team could use “another stiff defender,” and the team has been linked to defensemen all over the league. So here are eight defensemen the team could … Keep Reading

Five Centers the Boston Bruins Should Target at the NHL Trade Deadline

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

With the NHL Trade Deadline just five days away, it’s time for Don Sweeney and the Bruins organization to get to business. One of the team’s most significant needs throughout the 2023-24 season has been center depth, and many expect Boston to at least look into acquiring a center at the March 8th deadline. Here … Keep Reading

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