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Boston Bruins Prospect Season Review: Oskar Steen

By: Tim A Richardson | Follow Me On Twitter: @TimARichardson

I am continuing my prospect season review with a player I like a lot, Oskar Steen. The Swedish forward was drafted in the sixth-round, 165th overall in the 2016 NHL draft. The 2019-2020 season Steen’s first in North America. He was coming off a breakout season with Farjestad BK of the Swedish Hockey League that saw him net 17 goals … Keep Reading

A Breakdown Of The Bruins Zone Entries In Their Game One Victory

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By: Brian Boll | Follow Me On Twitter @HockeyOgie

This article focuses on the Bruins offensive zone entries in game one of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.  Why is this information important?  These zone entries can be analyzed, along with the results of the entry, to determine whether the puck possessions are efficient and effective.  Zone entries are a … Keep Reading

Bruins, Vladar Agree To Terms On Three-Year Extension

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By: Patrick Donnelly | Follow me on Twitter @PatDonn12

Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney announced on Sunday night that the team has agreed to terms with goaltender Dan Vladar on a three-year contract extension with an annual cap hit of $750,000. The deal is a two-way contract for the first two seasons, with the third being a one-way contract.

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An Analytics-Based Comparison Of The Bruins And Lightning Series

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By: Brian Boll | Follow Me On Twitter @HockeyOgie

As we await the start of the second-round matchup of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Boston Bruins and the Tampa Bay Lightning this Sunday, many experts are predicting a close matchup between the two teams. A mix of the traditional “eye-test” and the use of analytics play an essential role in developing … Keep Reading

Rumor: AHL Bruins Head Coach Leach Is Being Heavily Considered For NHL Assistant Job

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By: Mark Allred | Follow Me On Twitter @BlackAndGold277

Per a source close to the National Hockey Leagues Pittsburgh Penguins organization, current American Hockey League Head Coach for the Providence Bruins, Jay Leach is is being heavily considered to join the Pens coaching staff. The Penguins didn’t renew contracts to three members of the coaching staff setting off a worldwide search for the next … Keep Reading

Jack Achan: Bruins Prospect Player Profile

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By: Jack Gotsell | Follow me on Twitter @jackgotsell

Jack Achan is a prospect out of St Cloud State in the NCAA hockey league. Achan is 23 years old, and on paper is similar to current Bruins defenceman Torey Krug. He will most likely battle for a spot with the Providence Bruins next season.

Although Achan lacks size, standing at 5’8” and weighing 185 lbs, the … Keep Reading

Boston vs. Tampa Bay Second Round Series Preview

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By: Leon Lifschutz | Follow me on Twitter @LeonLifschutz

The two best teams in the Eastern Conference will meeting in round 2. Tampa Bay slayed their 2019 demon by handling the Columbus Blue Jackets in 5 games. Meanwhile, Boston stayed the course by dispatching Carolina for the second year in row in just 5 games after a lackluster round-robin performance. This second round match-up … Keep Reading

Bruins Post-Game Recap: ECQF vs Carolina Game 5: 8/19/20

By: Max Mainville | Check me out on Twitter @tkdmaxbjj

Only two nights ago, the Boston Bruins exploded for four goals in the third period to come back from a 2-0 deficit and take a commanding 3-1 series lead in this Eastern Conference Quarter-Finals series. Tonight, Boston will play their first of three chances to eliminate Carolina in a massive Game Five. 

Pre-Game Notes: 

Arena: Scotiabank Arena – Toronto, Ontario, … Keep Reading

Bruins Post-Game Recap: ECQF vs Carolina Game 4: 8/17/20

By: Max Mainville | Check me out on Twitter @tkdmaxbjj

Following a Game Three victory, the Boston Bruins enter Monday night’s Game Four with a chance to take a commanding 3-1 series lead in this Eastern Conference Quarterfinals matchup. Charlie Coyle scored a goal and an assist while Sean Kuraly scored the eventual game-winning tally in Saturday’s contest.

Pre-Game Notes:

Arena: Scotiabank Arena – Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Home: Carolina Hurricanes: … Keep Reading

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