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Looking at the Bruins’ Prospects Playing NCAA Hockey in 2024-25

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

When the puck drops on the 2024-25 NCAA season, the Boston Bruins will closely monitor their 13 prospects donning various sweaters across multiple conferences. These prospects in the Bruins system vary from recent first-round selections with high expectations to late-round draft picks trying to make a name for themselves. Let’s look at … Keep Reading

Charlie McAvoy Weighs in on the Current State of the Bruins’ Defensive Core

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on X @cookejournalism

Charlie McAvoy made a quantitative observation following the conclusion of Boston Bruins captain’s practice Tuesday. Of all of the projected defensemen expected to crack Jim Montgomery’s lineup card this season, he is the smallest. At 6’1″, 209 pounds, it’s unfamiliar territory for the veteran Bruins blueliner.

It is also a rather uncharted … Keep Reading

Bruins Prospect Locmelis Helps Latvia Secure a Spot in the 2026 Winter Olympics

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By: Mark Allred | Follow me on Twitter @BlackAndGold277

Boston Bruins prospect and University of Massachusetts forward Dans Locmelis, along with his native Latvian hockey club, beat France 5-2 today to secure a spot in the 2026 Winter Olympics. There was a four-team qualification tournament, with the winners getting an opportunity to represent their countries in this … Keep Reading

Wotherspoon’s Likely Role With the Bruins This Season

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

Parker Wotherspoon emerged as a pleasant surprise for the Boston Bruins during the 2023-24 season. The former fourth-round pick had only played 12 games in his NHL career prior to joining the Bruins. He suited up for 41 games last year and played his role very well as a stay-at-home third-pair defenseman. 

His solid … Keep Reading

Second Line Right Wing Options for the Boston Bruins 2024/25 Opening Night Roster

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

In an off-season spent addressing needs and improving positions, the Boston Bruins find themselves without an identified second-line right winger. With Jake DeBrusk heading west after signing with Vancouver, many players will have the opportunity in training camp to fill that hole in the Bruins’ lineup. But who would give Boston the most … Keep Reading

Justin Brazeau is the Perfect Fit for Boston’s Bottom-Six

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

If the Boston Bruins made one thing clear this offseason during free agency, it was that they felt as though they were in dire need of size. And they weren’t wrong—the Bruins’ lack of physicality and overall toughness was on full display in their six-game rout at the hands of the Florida … Keep Reading

How Important is This Season for Bruins Head Coach Jim Montgomery?

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

There were a lot of questions to be answered at the Boston Bruins’ end-of-season press conference last May. Freshly removed from a rather lifeless second-round exit at the hands of the would-be Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, there was a lot for management to consider over the offseason.

Whether it … Keep Reading

Looking at the Bruins Defense and Goaltending Depth for the 2024-25 Season

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

Last week, we looked at the Boston Bruins forward depth chart, analyzing where the pieces may fall come Training Camp. Now, it’s time to look at the depth chart for the two positions instrumental in the Bruins’ success last season: defense and goaltending.

Right Shot Defenders: Charlie McAvoy, Brandon Carlo, Andrew Peeke, Keep Reading

Peeke Has a Great Opportunity This Season With the Bruins

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By: Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

The Boston Bruins acquired defenseman Andrew Peeke at last season’s trade deadline from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for a 2027 third-rounder and Jakub Zboril. After finding himself often scratched in Columbus, Peeke took advantage of a new opportunity after arriving in Boston. 

He regularly found himself in the lineup and earned to stay in … Keep Reading

Sweeney Putting an Emphasis on Size Will Help the Bruins Blue Line

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

Boston Bruins GM Don Sweeney made a couple of notable signings in free agency, inking center Elias Lindholm and defenseman Nikita Zadorov to long-term contracts. The Zadorov signing was for six years and $30 million, proving that Sweeney is emphasizing something particular. 

That would be addressing the physical size of the … Keep Reading

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