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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

With Jeremy Swayman’s Extension Uncertain, Bruins Preparing for ‘Next man up’ Mentality

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on X @cookejournalism

While the Boston Bruins reported for the first day of training camp in Brighton on Wednesday, Jeremey Swayman did not. The restricted free agent has yet to be signed, and the ongoing saga clouding the goaltender’s future with the Bruins overshadowed what is usually a jubilant day for the organization. Hockey is back in the Bay … Keep Reading

Lindholm and Pastrnak Together Could Pay Huge Dividends for the Bruins 

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

Elias Lindholm was undoubtedly one of the most sought-after, unrestricted free agents in the office season, and the Boston Bruins inked him. The Swedish center signed a seven-year contract for $54.25 million and will undoubtedly be the team’s number-one center.

Lindholm brings a lot to the table, including offensive creativity, sound positioning defensively, … Keep Reading

Column: Why the Bruins Shouldn’t Buy or Sell at the Trade Deadline

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on Twitter / X @cookejournalism

The National Hockey League trade deadline is almost a month away, and the Boston Bruins have decisions to make before the 3 p.m. cutoff on March 8th. Boston clearly should not be a seller in the NHL marketplace—the B’s are tied for first place in the league with 71 points coming out … Keep Reading

Bruins Forward Pavel Zacha Has Become One of the NHL’s Most Versatile Players

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

During the 2022-23 off-season, Boston Bruins GM Don Sweeney sent Erik Haula to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for Pavel Zacha in a one-for-one deal. Thus far, the transaction is one of the best Sweeney has ever made. Zacha set career highs in goals, assists, and points last season with a line … Keep Reading

10 Takeaways from Bruins Training Camp

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

Saturday officially marked the end of Bruin’s training camp as the black gold took the ice for two final sessions at Warrior Ice Arena. Here are ten takeaways from the entire week of practice:

Poitras Makes a Push

I want to make something abundantly clear: Matthew Poitras was the best rookie at training camp. … Keep Reading

Realistic Expectations for the 2023-24 Boston Bruins

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By Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

With training camp underway and puck-drop to start the season being right around the corner, many questions linger about the expectations of the 2023-24 Boston Bruins. After coming off the greatest regular season a team has had in NHL history, things will undoubtedly look a lot different this year.

It is almost … Keep Reading

Counting Down the Top-Ten Bruins Prospects: #4 Georgii Merkulov

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

Training camp is finally here, and as the regular season approaches, we inch ever closer to the end of our top-ten prospect ranking. From here on out, every player on this list has at least a chance (however minuscule) to earn a roster spot at some point this season. We started the top five … Keep Reading

Bruins Prospect Challenge: Highlights, Lowlights, and Everything in Between

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

The Bruins sent their rookies, prospects, and roster hopefuls to Buffalo this weekend for the eighth consecutive Prospect Challenge. Boston’s skaters suited up for three games against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Montreal Canadiens, and New Jersey Devil, going 1-2 in the three games. Here’s what I saw:

Highlights

Trevor Kuntar: The former Boston College Eagle … 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

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