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Bruins Recap: 5 Takeaways from Preseason Finale

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

Poitras Earns His Spot

The debate is over, and the final decision is clear: Matt Poitras belongs on this roster. Poitras slotted in as Boston’s third-line center last night, centering a line between Trent Frederic and Morgan Geekie. The 19-year-old phenom cemented his spot on the Bruins’s opening night roster with the game-winning … Keep Reading

John Beecher is a Perfect Fit for the Bruin’s Fourth Line Center Role

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By Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

Boston Bruins 2019 first-round pick John Beecher has taken more than the ideal time to develop. The young center drafted out of the University of Michigan has had to overcome some adversity, which included getting shoulder surgery in his sophomore season playing for the Wolverines and then missing the 2020 World Junior Tournament after … Keep Reading

A McAvoy and Lohrei Pairing is More than Ideal for the Bruins

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By Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

Boston Bruins 2020 second-round pick Mason Lohrei has certainly raised some eyebrows during training camp. The 6’4 defenseman got a lot of minutes in the preseason games he was in the lineup for and stood out.

In his first game against the Buffalo Sabres, he played 29:01, which led all skaters in ice time. The … Keep Reading

Bruins Recap: Preseason Game Number Five

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By Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

The Boston Bruins fell 5-4 to the Washington Capitals at TD Garden in preseason game number five Tuesday night after an up-and-down hockey game. There were definitely a lot more good things than Monday night in Phileplophia, but there are still many things that need to be cleaned up. 

It was possibly the final opportunity for … Keep Reading

Lucic Gives The Bruins Something They Haven’t Had in a While

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By Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

Old friend Milan Lucic is back, and he’ll be wearing a Boston Bruins jersey once again. Many fans are excited to see the man they call “Looch” back in town, but the Bruins players certainly are as well.

Lucic brings something to the table the Bruins haven’t had in a few seasons. Ever since Zedano Chara … Keep Reading

Bruins Preseason: Four Takeaways from Game Number Four

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

Last night, the Boston Bruins traveled to the City of Brotherly Love to complete their preseason home-and-home series with Philadelphia. Charlie Coyle made his preseason debut as the black and gold fell 3-1 to the Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. It was an uninspired effort for the Bruins, registering only 14 shots on … Keep Reading

Takeaways From Preseason Game Number Three

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By Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

The Boston Bruins played their third preseason game at TD Garden Friday night, losing to the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 in a shootout. We got to see a lot of players for the first time this preseason. John Farinacci, Kevin Shattenkirk, Hampus Lindholm, Pavel Zacha, David Pastrnak, Linus Ullmark, and Brad Marchand, wearing the C … Keep Reading

Counting Down the Top-Ten Bruins Prospects: #3 Matthew Poitras

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

Training camp is finished, the first round of cuts has been made, and the Boston Bruins are pushing through their preseason schedule to churn out their best possible roster for the 2023-24 campaign. There aren’t many spots for upcoming skaters, but one rookie is making his case to be the … Keep Reading

Takeaways from Preseason Game Number Two

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By Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

The Boston Bruins played their second preseason game, losing 4-1 in Buffalo against the Sabres Tuesday night. They went down 3-0, giving up a goal in each period, but stayed invested until the final horn.

With the roster being far from decided and players mixed and matched, it’s difficult to evaluate certain things, … Keep Reading

The Impact of Bob Essensa and Mike Dunham on the Bruins Organization

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By Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

In the Boston Bruin’s first preseason game on Sunday night, goaltender Brandon Bussi stole the show en route to a 3-0 shutout. Bussi is coming off a fantastic 2022-23 AHL campaign, which included an all-star game appearance. With already arguably having the best goaltending tandem in the NHL with Linus Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman, it … Keep Reading

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