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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.
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Brad Marchand was the story last night as he suited up for his 1,000th NHL game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The TD Garden crowd buzzed with electricity and fervor as they celebrated their captain’s milestone night. Here’s how it went down:
Things got off to an emotional start for … Keep Reading
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Bruins fans were itching for hockey following a ten-day hiatus due to the 2023-24 NHL All-Star Game. They may have been ready to go for Tuesday night’s tilt against the Calgary Flames, but their team was not. Here’s how it happened:
The Flames started quickly, scoring two goals within 15 minutes … Keep Reading
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For the first time in quite a while, the Boston Bruins will go into the 2024 offseason with significant cap space and the ability to spend in free agency. Although some interesting names are available, Don Sweeney and Co. have some internal housekeeping they need to consider: whether or not to re-sign Jake DeBrusk.… Keep Reading
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We’re more than halfway through the 2023-24 NHL season, and that means it’s grading time. I already gave midseason grades to the defensemen and goalies of the Boston Bruins, and now it’s time to grade the forwards. Here’s what I have:
Johnny Beecher
Season Stats: 39 games, five goals, two assists, seven points
Grade: … Keep Reading
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As we wait patiently for the all-star break to end and Bruins hockey to return, I thought it might be a good idea to give the team their grades for the first half of the 2023-24 NHL season. Here’s how I evaluated Boston’s defensemen and goalies:
Brandon Carlo
Season Stats: 44 … Keep Reading
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The Seventh Player Award is an accolade that diehard Boston Bruins fans hold near and dear to their hearts. The accolade, voted on by said fans, is presented to the player who performs above and beyond expectations. There are several worthy candidates for the 2024 iteration of the Boston Bruins, but the … Keep Reading
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The Boston Bruins extended their winning streak to five games as they outlasted the Winnipeg Jets 4-1 in a Monday showdown at TD Garden. After an uninspired loss to the Jets in December, the Black and Gold were eager to get their revenge on the Central Division’s top team. Here’s how it went down:… Keep Reading
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The 2022-23 season ended on a series of lows for goaltender Jeremy Swayman. After watching the first six games of Boston’s first-round playoff series against the Florida Panthers, he was thrust into action for game seven, allowed the series-clinching goal to Carter Verhagee in overtime on TD Garden ice, and entered the offseason without … Keep Reading
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As the NHL season inches closer and closer to the all-star break, the rumor mill has begun to swirl, and one of the first big names has finally appeared on the trade block. After an offseason full of hype and heightened expectations, the Ottawa Senators have disappointed thus far. They sit in last … Keep Reading
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You wouldn’t believe me if I told you at the beginning of the season that Parker Wotherspoon would be a pivotal piece to the 2023-24 Bruins. You also wouldn’t believe me if I told you he’s been one of the team’s best defenders since the new year. But without Wotherspoon’s stout defensive play and … Keep Reading
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