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Is it Time For the Boston Bruins to Call Up Top Prospect Fabian Lysell?

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By: Kenny Kaminsky | Follow me on Twitter/X @KennyKaminsky

Since being selected 21st overall in the 2021 National Hockey League Entry Draft, fans have eagerly anticipated the arrival of top prospect Fabian Lysell. The Swedish winger excelled during the COVID-shortened season, securing a spot as an under-aged player in the Swedish Hockey League.

After the draft, Lysell joined the Western … Keep Reading

Bruins Need to Change Up the Power Play

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By: Tim Burke | Follow me on Twitter / X @timsports3

The start of the Boston Bruins’ season has not met expectations. The team’s record of 5-6-1 is unacceptable. The offense has been subpar at both five-on-five and on the Power Play. The defense, considered the team’s biggest strength, has allowed too many high-danger scoring chances. Still, it is only 12 games into the season. … Keep Reading

Remembering Jimmy Hayes’s Hat-Trick With the Bruins

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By: Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

On July 1st, 2015 the Boston Bruins traded Reilly Smith and Marc Savard’s contract to the Florida Panthers in exchange for Jimmy Hayes. The former Boston College Eagle returned to where he played college hockey, just a few miles from his hometown of Dorchester.

Tragically, Hayes passed away in the summer of 2021 at the … Keep Reading

Naming a New Bruins Captain Has Become Seamless

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By: Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter / X @adbblue

For almost the last two decades, the Boston Bruins have been among the most respected organizations in the NHL and professional sports. They have been known to have a welcoming and inclusive team culture in and out of the locker room.

This stemmed from the leadership of the players and started when Zedano … Keep Reading

Can David Pastrnak Reach the 60-Goal Mark Again?

By Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

Last season, David Pastrnak set a career-high with 61 goals, which was second in the league to only Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers. Pastrnak has established himself as one of the most dangerous players in the league and has developed arguably a top-three shot. That earned him an eight-year $90 million … Keep Reading

What Charlie McAvoy Must Do to Win His First Norris Trophy

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By Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

After coming off arguably his best career season in terms of on-ice play, the 2023-24 season would be a better time than ever for Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy to win his first Norris Trophy as the league’s best defenseman. He has not previously been nominated but is heavily regarded as one of the league’s top … Keep Reading

Bruins Coaching Change was Necessary, Despite Bruce Cassidy’s Success

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By: Lauren Spencer | Follow Me on Twitter: @laurenspenc

Last summer, when the Bruins announced that the team would be parting ways with Head Coach Bruce Cassidy, it was met with mixed reactions. Many felt that he had done his job as a coach, and upper management was placing blame on him as a scapegoat after their disappointing first-round exit. As the … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Possibly Starting Jeremy Swayman for Game Four

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By: Ryan Duffy | Follow Me On Twitter @Rduffy26

Ahead of the Boston Bruins’ game four matchup against the Florida Panthers this afternoon, there has been strong consideration from the coaching staff to start goaltender Jeremy Swayman. Before game three, Linus Ullmark was noted as a game-time decision as he has been dealing with a nagging injury. Fortunately for the Bruins, … Keep Reading

Resurgence of Boston Bruins Jeremy Swayman

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By: Mike Sullivan | Follow me on Twitter @_MikeSullivan

Remember when a loud group of fans called for Jeremy Swayman to be sent down to Providence or traded at the beginning of the season? I do. Those folks were unequivocally wrong. However, I’m not here writing this article to call those people out but rather to show why it’s better to be patient instead of … Keep Reading

What Sets These Boston Bruins Apart – and What Doesn’t

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By: Pierce Brody | Follow me on Twitter @PierceBrody3

The Boston Bruins are gearing up for what will hopefully be a long playoff run. The East is currently displaying a deeper cast of contenders than the West and will provide a daunting road to the Finals,  where the reigning champs could be waiting. However, the dominant Bruins have multiple characteristics … Keep Reading

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