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Author: Tommy Calautti (Page 9 of 12)

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.

Bruins Lose OT Thriller to Minnesota

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis and Linktree

For the second straight game, the Boston Bruins had the lead going into the third period, and for the second straight game, they came away with an overtime loss. Despite leading 2-1 at the start of the third, Boston surrendered two goals in the final frame before forcing overtime and eventually faltering to … Keep Reading

Breaking Down the Bruins’ New Line Combinations

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis and Linktree

In a lot of ways, I envy Jim Montgomery, but when it comes to putting together a lineup every night for the 2023-34 iteration of the Bruins, I don’t envy him. Boston’s head coach has spent most of the first part of the regular season mixing and matching his lines, trying everything he can … Keep Reading

Pavel Zacha and Charlie McAvoy Have Been Ruled Out for Wednesday Night

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The holiday keeps getting more and more difficult for the Boston Bruins. The team was able to right the ship following a three-game skid in late November, but since the calendar turned over to December, the injury bug has begun to bite.

According to Connor Ryan of Boston.com, Pavel Zacha and Charlie McAvoy will … Keep Reading

Bruins Get Back on Track with Victory over Sharks

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis and Linktree

Admit it, you were starting to worry just a bit. After an incredible start to the season, Boston limped through the Thanksgiving holiday, losing three straight games and allowing 17 goals in the process. They had an opportunity to end the skid on home ice against the NHL’s worst team and did just … Keep Reading

Bruins Should Steer Clear of Patrick Kane

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis and Linktree

As the NHL regular season creeps toward Christmas, former Stanley Cup Champion and Hart Trophy winner Patrick Kane inches closer and closer to his return. This morning on his 32 Thoughts Podcast (7:30), Elliotte Friedman stated that he has spoken to people who believe the Bruins have “poked around” on Patrick Kane. I’m … Keep Reading

John Farinacci Leading the Way for Providence Bruins

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis and Linktree

The Providence Bruins have had a less-than-encouraging start to the 2023-24 season. The team has registered 19 points through its first 19 games, good enough for seventh in their division and eight points out of first place. Boston’s AHL affiliate hasn’t been able to celebrate much so far, but one player who has … Keep Reading

The Hidden Value of Hampus Lindholm

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis and Linktree

Bruins fans haven’t had much to complain about over the first 14 games of the 2023-24 season. The team is 11-1-2, sits atop the Atlantic Division, and has the fewest regulation losses in the NHL. Despite their impressive start, fans and media alike have pointed to Hampus Lindholm’s lack of offensive production as a … Keep Reading

Bruins Prospect Oskar Jellvik Thriving in Sophmore Season

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis and Linktree

For the first time in quite a few years, the Boston Bruins have some buzz surrounding their prospect pool. Matt Poitras is officially sticking around, Johnny Beecher has jumped to the NHL, and Mason Lohrei is getting closer to a call-up. But all the fanfare surrounding Boston’s professional prospects has overshadowed one that may … Keep Reading

Bruins Announce Poitras is Here to Stay

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis and Linktree

After nine games of wondering, we finally have confirmation that Matt Poitras is here to stay. Boston Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery spoke with the media before Tuesday’s optional skate, saying, “(Poitras) is sticking around.”

The Poitras hype train began picking up steam after his third season with the OHL’s Guelph Storm, where he … Keep Reading

Three Takeaways from the Bruins’ Victory Over the Florida Panthers

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis and Linktree

When the schedule came out for the 2023-24 NHL season, Bruins fans had this game circled on their calendars. The Florida Panthers returned to the TD Garden for the first time since dashing Boston’s Stanley Cup hopes in game seven of the first round on TD Garden Ice.

The first period conjured flashbacks of … Keep Reading

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