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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

No Need to Panic over Lindholm and Pastrnak’s Slow Start for Boston

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

On July 1st, 2024, Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney signed Elias Lindholm to a seven-year contract worth $54 million, the largest Free Agent contract of Don Sweeney’s tenure as Bruins GM. With a lucrative contract comes great expectations, especially in an Original Six market. Throughout his 12-year NHL career, Lindholm has … Keep Reading

Bruins Snap Losing Streak With Overtime Win Against Toronto

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

The Boston Bruins defeated their division rival, the Toronto Maple Leafs, 4-3 in overtime at TD Garden Saturday night. It was a back-and-forth game, with the second period containing the most action.

Jeremy Swayman only faced 23 shots and made 20 saves, but many were high quality. Boston controlled most of the game, but … Keep Reading

Patrick Brown Named Captain of the Providence Bruins

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

Patrick Brown has been named the captain of the Providence Bruins for the 2024-25 season, the team announced on Thursday. Brown becomes the 27th captain in franchise history, the first since Josiah Didier, who donned the “C” in the 2022-23 season.

The 32-year-old Brown appeared in 42 regular-season games for Providence last … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Place Defenseman Ian Mitchell on Waivers

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

The Boston Bruins have placed defenseman Ian Mitchell on waivers, Elliotte Friedman announced on Friday. Mitchell, who signed a one-year extension with the team on July 23rd, 2024, made the team’s opening night roster with an Injured Non-Roster designation due to an undisclosed injury suffered in practice on Monday.

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Boston Bruins Claim Goaltender Jiri Patera Off Waivers From the Vancouver Canucks

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

The Boston Bruins have claimed Jiri Patera off waivers from the Vancouver Canucks, the team announced on Wednesday. Patera, who signed a two-year, two-way contract worth with the Canucks on July 1st, spent last season in the Vegas Golden Knights system, primarily playing games with their AHL affiliate, the Henderson Silver Knights.

In … Keep Reading

Geekie Looks to Improve in Second Season With the Bruins

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

Last off-season, the Boston Bruins signed forward Morgan Geekie to a two-year $4 million contract as a restricted free agent. The former Carolina Hurricanes third-round pick did not disappoint, having the best year of his career during the 2023-24 season.

In 76 games, he posted a line of 17-22-39, all of which were … Keep Reading

Five Bruins Who Could Sign Contract Extentions During the 2024-25 Season

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

When the 2024-25 Stanley Cup Finals winner hoists the oldest trophy in sports, the Boston Bruins and the 31 other franchises will consider which players with expiring contracts on their active rosters should be re-signed. While handing out extensions before the annual trade deadline is rare, it’s undoubtedly … Keep Reading

Nikita Zadorov Equiped to do it all for the Bruins

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on X @cookejournalism

Don’t confuse Nikita Zadorov with former teammate and offensive juggernaut, Cale Makar. Zadorov, a 6-foot-6 behemoth, knows his limitations. He’s defense first—using his dominant force to intimidate the opposition every shift—but he also knows he has a special knack with the puck on his stick.

“I have that touch,” Zadorov said after a training camp session … 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

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