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Looking At The Bruins Defenders Actual Versus Expected Goals

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By Leon Lifschutz | Follow me @BruinsBreakdown

Now that we impressed our friends with our commentary on the Bruins’ forward group, it’s time to rub in our smarts (ahem, prove to them our nerdiness) with a discussion on the Bruins’ defenders. We will again perform an investigation looking at individual expected goals (iXG) in comparison to actual goals scored (goals or G). As we … Keep Reading

Looking At The Bruins Forwards Actual Versus Expected Goals

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By Leon Lifschutz | Follow me @BruinsBreakdown

While the only numbers that really count at the end of a hockey game are how many goals each team scored, it can be informative to look at a variety of metrics. Sometimes these additional data points can help explain how events unfolded. In other instances, they can help us predict future outcomes. Perhaps, most importantly, … Keep Reading

Bruins Loan G Dan Vladar To Czech League

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By: Patrick Donnelly | Follow me on Twitter @PatDonn12

The Boston Bruins have reportedly loaned goaltending prospect Dan Vladar to HC Dynamo Pardubice of the Czech Extraliga, according to the team’s website and as first reported by Mark Divver. Vladar becomes the latest prospect to be loaned overseas as teams wait for a return to play for both the NHL and AHL.

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Don’t Blame The Bruins Jacobs Family For Not Spending This Offseason; He Had No Choice

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By: BNG Staff | Follow Us On Twitter @BlackNGoldPod

As sports try to recoup their financial losses from the pandemic, Boston Bruins owner Jeremy Jacobs is just trying to get by. Jacobs and his Delaware North hospitality and gaming industry was reportedly hit hard by the pandemic. As the Bruins begin to prepare for the start of the … Keep Reading

Bruins Re-Sign RFA Jake DeBrusk

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By: Patrick Donnelly | Follow me on Twitter @PatDonn12

The Boston Bruins re-signed restricted free agent forward Jake DeBrusk to a two-year contract, Bruins general manager Don Sweeney announced Monday. The deal is worth an average annual value of $3.675 million.

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Bruins Loan Prospects Urho Vaakanainen And Cooper Zech Overseas

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By Carrie Young | Follow me on Twitter @carrieyoung512

With the upcoming 2020-21 NHL season on an indefinite pause, NHL and AHL teams have been loaning players to overseas professional leagues such as the Finnish Liiga in order to provide them with conditioning and playing time. The Bruins are no different, with two prospects recently making the move to Europe. These … Keep Reading

Questions Arise About the Bruins Defense Moving Forward?

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By: BNG Staff | Follow Us On Twitter @BlackNGoldPod

Despite the top record in the NHL during the season, the Bruins struggled in the Eastern Conference, seeing round-robin, losing all three. They advanced to the second round of the playoffs before being ousted by the Tampa Bay Lightning. Now there are questions about the Bruins’ lackluster offseason and what to expect next year, particularly … Keep Reading

Bargain Bin Shopping Bruins Edition

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By Leon Lifschutz | Follow me @BruinsBreakdown

With the off-season hitting its dog days, most of the high profile free agents have long since signed on the dotted line. However, a number of well-known players remain on the market this year due to a flat salary cap and uncertainty around the logistics of the 2020-21 season. For example, proven 30-goal scorers like Mike … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Unveil “Reverse Retro” Jerseys Ahead of 2020-21 Season

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By: Kyle O’Rourke | Follow Me On Twitter @korourke_15

On Monday, as part of their exclusive partnership with the National Hockey League, Adidas unveiled 31 “Reverse Retro” jerseys for each of the NHL clubs. As a team with a deep, rich history, the Boston Bruins offered many different options for Adidas to play around with. Ultimately, they chose to go with these classics:

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