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Should the Boston Bruins Trade Top Prospect Georgii Merkulov?

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

After the 2021-22 NCAA season, Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney signed freshman Georgii Merkulov from Ohio State University. This was an excellent signing, as Merkulov significantly impacted college hockey, scoring 20 goals and 34 points in 36 games. Such production is impressive for a freshman in college hockey. A native of … Keep Reading

Providence Bruins Goaltender Michael DiPietro Continues to Have Career AHL Season

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

On October 27, 2022, the Boston Bruins and Vancouver Canucks executed what was widely regarded as a “minor” trade. In this deal, the Bruins sent former second-round pick Jack Studnicka to the Canucks in exchange for goaltender Michael DiPietro and prospect Jonathan Myrenberg. Although Myrenberg has yet to play in North America, … Keep Reading

Whatever Happened to the Boston Bruins 2017 Draft Class?

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

The 2017 National Hockey League Entry Draft was filled with unrealized potential and will likely be remembered as one of Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney’s worst. It’s important to discuss this because drafting players can be incredibly challenging. Despite the disappointing results, the Boston Bruins managed to acquire one of their team’s cornerstones, … Keep Reading

Boston’s David Pastrnak Awarded NHL First Star of January

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By: Chad Jones | Follow me on Twitter/X @ShutUpChadJones

Before the Boston Bruins took on the New York Rangers at TD Garden Saturday, the National Hockey League announced that David Pastrnak was named the First Star of the Month for January. In 14 games, Pastrnak was sensational, potting 11 goals and corralling 13 helpers. He was involved in a whopping 58.5% of the … Keep Reading

Providence Bruins Look to Extend Their Winning Streak During Their First Three-in-Three of the New Year

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

After a resilient week in which the Providence Bruins dominated both matchups against the Syracuse Crunch and one matchup against the Springfield Thunderbirds, the team is set to start its first three games in three days of the new year. This weekend, they will face the Rochester Americans, Springfield Thunderbirds, and Laval Rocket. This … Keep Reading

Why the Bruins Should Utilize Parker Wotherspoon More

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

Defenseman Parker Wotherspoon was the Boston Bruins’s seventh defenseman going into the start of the season. He has only appeared in 16 games through Boston’s first 31. 

Even with Hampus Lindholm on the shelf for multiple weeks, Wotherspoon has not been in the lineup regularly. He had been a healthy scratch for five straight … Keep Reading

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

Boston Bruins Relieve Jim Montgomery of Coaching Duties, Promote Joe Sacco to Interim Head Coach

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By: Ryan Jainchill | Follow me on Twitter / X @Jainchill_Ryan

Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced today that Jim Montgomery has been relieved of his head coaching duties. Associate Coach Joe Sacco has been named the Interim Head Coach. Montgomery’s relieving comes amidst the team holding a record of 8-9-3 and coming off three straight losses.

Montgomery compiled a … Keep Reading

Providence Bruins Riley Tufte is Fully Embracing His Opportunity in the AHL

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

After an outstanding season in the American Hockey League with the Colorado Eagles, the affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche, Riley Tufte, accepted an offer on July 1, 2024, to join the Boston Bruins organization in their pursuit of the 2024-25 Stanley Cup. The native of Coon Rapids, Minnesota, fits the Bruins’ style perfectly as a … Keep Reading

Should Nikita Zadorov be Playing on Boston’s Defensive Top Pairing?

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

On July 1st, the Boston Bruins made an aggressive move to bolster their defensive core by signing Nikita Zadorov to a six-year, $30-million contract. 
The 29-year-old defenseman has a history of being an impact player in the National Hockey League. He is a big, mobile defender who delivers big hits, kills penalties, … Keep Reading

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