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Boston Bruins to Retire Zdeno Chara’s #33 on January 15th

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By: Eamonn McLean | Follow me on Twitter/X @EamonnMcLean44

First-ballot Hall of Famer. 2011 Stanley Cup Champion. Norris Trophy winner. Zdeno Chara has accomplished a lot in his 24-year National Hockey League playing career, and now he’s receiving the biggest honor one can receive from a franchise. On January 15th, 2026, Chara will have his #33 retired by the Boston Bruins, before they take Keep Reading

Three Former Bruins Could Highlight 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame Class

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

In the aftermath of two former Boston Bruins, Zdeno Chara and Joe Thornton, being elected into the Hockey Hall of Fame for the Class of 2025, the 2026 class has its fair share of former Bruins eligible. With a three-year gap post-playing career to become eligible, the trio of … Keep Reading

Former Bruins Chara & Thornton To Be Inducted Into Hockey Hall of Fame

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By: Eamonn McLean | Follow me on Twitter/X @EamonnMcLean44

It’s official, Zdeno Chara and Joe Thornton are joining hockey royalty as first-ballot Hall of Famers. The two former Bruins’ captains will join Jack Parker, Daniele Sauvageau, Alexander Mogilny, Jennifer Botterill, Duncan Keith, and Brianna Decker in the Class of 2025 at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto.

A native of St. Thomas, Ontario, Thornton … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Name Marco Sturm Head Coach

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By: Jack Studley  |  Follow me on Twitter/X @jackstudley13

On Thursday morning, the team announced that Marco Sturm will be named the next head coach of the Boston Bruins. Sturm will take over for interim head coach Joe Sacco, who assumed the role on November 19, 2024. Sturm, a first-time NHL head coach, will be the 30th head coach in Boston Bruins franchise history.

Marco … Keep Reading

Looking at Marco Sturm as a Leading Boston Bruins Coaching Candidate

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By: Jack Studley | Follow me on Twitter/X @jackstudley13

The search for the next Boston Bruins head coach is well underway, and fans should expect an answer sometime soon. TSN’s Pierre LeBrun reported that the front office would conduct final interviews this week, and Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman doubled down on that report. 

On Monday’s episode of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, Elliotte … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins at the Frozen Four – Past, Present, and Future

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By: Neil Simmons | Follow me on Twitter / X: @NSimmz

The Frozen Four is the biggest stage in college hockey, annually featuring teams littered with NHL draft picks and future stars. Although the Boston Bruins will not have any prospects competing for the NCAA championship this coming weekend, they are no strangers to the occasion. The Bruins have had their fair share of … Keep Reading

After Marchand’s Departure, Who Should Be the Next Captain of the Boston Bruins?

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By: Matthew Lemear | Follow Me on X @Mlemear331

As the hockey world knows, the Boston Bruins went full-sell and dealt away team Captain Brad Marchand on the National Hockey League’s trade deadline day. The Bruins also dealt assistant Captain Brandon Carlo and fill-in assistant Captain Charlie Coyle on the same day. After trading away three prominent members of your on-ice leadership team, we … Keep Reading

Whatever Happened to the Boston Bruins 2017 Draft Class?

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By: Kenny Kaminsky | Follow me on Twitter/X @KennyKaminsky

The 2017 National Hockey League Entry Draft was filled with unrealized potential and will likely be remembered as one of Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney’s worst. It’s important to discuss this because drafting players can be incredibly challenging. Despite the disappointing results, the Boston Bruins managed to acquire one of their team’s cornerstones, … Keep Reading

The Boston Bruins Top-Three Captains of All-Time

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By: Matthew Lemear | Follow me on X @Mlemear331

The Boston Bruins are an NHL Original Six franchise and the first American-based franchise for the NHL. The Bruins made their NHL debut during the 1925-1926 season and have since become one of the league’s most successful and prestigious franchises.

Choosing a good captain is paramount to a franchise, especially the caliber of the Bruins and … Keep Reading

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