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Bruins’ Rookie Charlie McAvoy Exits Game With Apparent Injury

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By Thomas Nyström | Follow on twitter @nahstrom

Defenseman Charlie McAvoy exited the game Saturday in the first period with a ‘lower body injury’ on a blade trip to the right skate from the Montreal Canadians’ Brendan Gallagher, although He was almost immediately ruled out for the game. After the slash McAvoy went straight into the tunnel and to the locker room. Defensive linemate, Zdeno Chara … Keep Reading

What’s Next For Bruins Austin Czarnik?

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By Thomas Nyström | Follow on twitter @nahstrom

Twenty-five-year-old Austin Czarnik has seen his share of I-95 in his young career. Having signed a one-year two-way contract on July 17, 2017, Czarnik knew what he would likely be asked to do — and to his credit, he has handled his role in the organization with class as well as production. In his 10 games with Boston this season … Keep Reading

An Early Look at 2018 Free-Agency, And Who Could Be The Next Bruin

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By Thomas Nyström | Follow on twitter @nahstrom

The front office of the Boston Bruins has shown that they have a strong grasp on the idea that the success of the franchise hinges on drafting and developing talent, retaining character individuals, and inserting capable veterans that fit their idea of roster needs with regards to maximizing roles. Part of that last bit comes with shrewd and thoughtful spending … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Deadline: Why They Do Not Need ‘The Next Chara’ Right Now

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By: Thomas Nystrom           Follow Me On Twitter @nahstrom 

There appears to be a difference in opinion prevailing amongst Bruins fans. Do you go out and get the big name at the deadline? Do you stand pat? The fact that Boston is even in this situation is nothing short of incredible based on preseason expectations. The chemistry and production has been lauded in big media outlets across North … Keep Reading

Quick Hit: Bruins Fall In Trap Game

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By: Thomas Nystrom           Follow Me On Twitter @nahstrom 

Saturday night we saw a much different Bruins team take the ice. Not in terms of personnel, but certainly in the way of effort and execution. Boston looked disjointed in every aspect of the game. The stick handling left much to be desired, the passing was lazy, and the shots didn’t find their mark with any level … Keep Reading

Game Preview: Bruins vs. Rangers Has No Shortage of Storylines

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By: Thomas Nystrom           Follow Me On Twitter @nahstrom 

Despite the New York Rangers season having fallen off the rails, there is no shortage of things to watch for in tonight’s match-up.

Tonight the Boston Bruins take on the Rangers at Madison Square Garden featuring the return of Brad Marchand. The embattled winger finished his suspension and will look to get right back into the unmistakably dominant … Keep Reading

Injuries And Depth A Concern, And Here’s How It Can Be Fixed

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By: Thomas Nystrom           Follow Me On Twitter @nahstrom 

The story of the 2017-2018 Boston Bruins has now reached a critical point in ‘act two’ of the the season. At this juncture it can be classified as an obstacle while being mindful that there is a thin line between that and a full blown crisis in any story arc. The obstacle Boston currently faces is a test … Keep Reading

McIntyre Entering Career Defining Stretch

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By: Thomas Nyström            Follow Me On Twitter @nahstrom 

The ups and downs of professional hockey can sometimes be destructive to a developing player. Particularly so for a goaltender, a position that either takes the blame or praise for the results on any given night. The sixty-minute spotlight comes with an undeniable amount of pressure, more-so than anyone outside of the game could truly quantify.… Keep Reading

Bruins: Making the Oddsmakers Sweat With Recent Winning Ways

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By: Thomas Nyström              Follow Me On Twitter @nahstrom

At the end of the Stanley Cup finals last year, the hockey world was buzzing about the Nashville Predators and their astoundingly rabid fanbase, and the loathsome Pittsburgh Penguins were preparing to raise yet another banner. Meanwhile, Vegas was just starting to put it all together. No, not just the Golden Knights… I’m talking the … Keep Reading

Charlie McAvoy: Optimism For Even The Most Cynical Of Bruins Fans

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By: Thomas Nystrom                      Follow Me On Twitter @nahstrom 

As we sit here in the midst of this awful ‘bye week’, I feel it’s a good time to step away from the persistent sense of pessimism surrounding the team on social media and many call-in shows. Outside of the fact that the Boston Bruins have been one of the hottest teams since mid-December. Despite the … Keep Reading

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