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Boston Bruins’ Younger Look on the Third and Fourth Line

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By: Ryan Duffy | Follow Me On Twitter @Rduffy26

In previous years, the Bruins have formed an identity around the personnel of the fourth line. The identity began with the infamous 2011 Merlot Line with Daniel Paille, Gregory Campbell, and Shawn Thornton. The trio was a lethal fourth line that played in critical matchups, and they weren’t afraid to get in the … Keep Reading

Matt Grzelyck’s Early Return May Impact Who Makes the Bruins’ Opening Night Roster

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By: Ryan Duffy | Follow Me On Twitter @Rduffy26

Per Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald, Bruins’ head coach Jim Montgomery told the media that defenseman Matt Grzelcyk is “slightly ahead of schedule” regarding his potential return. The 28-year-old defenseman underwent successful shoulder surgery back in June and wasn’t anticipated to make his return until a month into the 2022-23 season. The offensive … Keep Reading

Where Will Bruins’ Prospect Fabian Lysell Play During the 2022-23 Season

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By: Ryan Duffy | Follow Me On Twitter @Rduffy26

Since being drafted in the first round of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, Bruins prospect Fabian Lyell has drawn much attention due to his high potential. Many scouts and analysts note Lysell as Boston’s top prospect with a high top-six ceiling. With his elite edges and blazing speed, Lysell hopefully will become … Keep Reading

Bruins’ Defenseman Brandon Carlo Is Ready to Turn the Page

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By: Ryan Duffy | Follow Me On Twitter @Rduffy26

Entering the 2022-23 season, the Bruins will be without two key pieces on the blue line in Charlie McAvoy and Matt Grzelcyk. While Grzelcyk has been skating at Warrior Ice Arena in Brighton, Massachusetts, McAvoy has yet to hit the ice alongside his teammates. Both d-men will need time to recover from their offseason … Keep Reading

Why Jake DeBrusk is Set for a Breakout Year for Boston

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By: Ryan Duffy | Follow Me On Twitter @Rduffy26

Through Jake DeBrusk’s five-year career with the Boston Bruins, he’s faced extreme highs and lows in point production and playing time. The 25-year-old winger has shown glimpses of brilliance and potential but hasn’t been able to keep consistency as a part of his game. He has yet to surpass his point totals … Keep Reading

An Inside Look on Bruins’ Forward Trent Frederic Next Season

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By: Ryan Duffy | Follow Me On Twitter @Rduffy26

With just over a month before the start of the NHL regular season, the Bruins’ roster seems to be coming into form with Boston signing Pavel Zacha, Patrice Bergeron, and David Krejci. The Bruins will be without some essential pieces to start the regular season with Brad Marchand, Charlie McAvoy, and … Keep Reading

Three Players that Could Fill the Bruins’ Third Line Right Wing

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By: Ryan Duffy | Follow Me On Twitter @Rduffy26

On Tuesday, August 16th, Jimmy Murphy from BostonHockeyNow.com reported that the Boston Bruins are exploring the trade market with third-line right wing Craig Smith. With Boston’s recent signings of Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci, the Bruins are $2.4 million over the salary cap. To get below the cap ceiling ($82.5 million), Boston may … Keep Reading

Where does David Krejci Fit in the Boston Bruins Lineup?

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By: Ryan Duffy | Follow Me On Twitter @Rduffy26

In the 2021 offseason, Boston Bruins’ longtime center David Krejci announced that he would return to his home in the Czech Republic to play for HC Olomouc. Throughout the 2021-22 NHL season, Bruins fans were pondering whether Krejci could return to the Bruins lineup ahead of the 2022 NHL Playoffs. The speculation … Keep Reading

Four Prospects That Stood Out at Last Week’s Boston Bruins’ Development Camp

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By: Ryan Duffy | Follow Me On Twitter @Rduffy26

After a long and hard-fought week in the Boston Bruins’ 15th annual Development Camp, a few of Boston’s prospects made lasting impressions on the organization. The camp ran from July 11th until July 15th at Warrior Ice Arena in Brighton, Massachusetts. For many prospects, this was their first chance to show the … Keep Reading

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