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By: Jonathan Turcotte | Follow me on Twitter / X @akaJonnyT
Alright, hockey fans, September is here, and professional hockey in Boston is just a few weeks away. The Bruins will begin their preseason schedule on September 20 and open the 2026–27 National Hockey League regular season on September 29. After a long summer away from the rink, it’s time to start shifting … Keep Reading
By: Camryn Meece | Follow me on Twitter / X @MeeceCamryn
The Boston Bruins have a long history of great goaltenders. Gerry Cheevers became one of the most recognizable players in franchise history, while Tuukka Rask eventually became Boston’s most winningest goaltender. But decades before either player made his mark in the Bruins’ crease, Tiny Thompson was building a reputation as one … Keep Reading
By: Camryn Meece | Follow me on Twitter / X @MeeceCamryn
For decades, National Hockey League goaltenders played without masks. The position was built on visibility and toughness, with an unspoken expectation that stopping pucks meant doing so barefaced.
That began to change in 1959, when Jacques Plante became the first NHL goaltender to regularly wear a mask after returning to a game following a facial … Keep Reading
By: Ryan Finch | Follow me on Twitter/X @RyanFinch0815
Sometimes a player only needs one season to leave a lasting impression. For goaltender Luke Cavallin, one unforgettable year in Maine was enough to cement his place in Maine Mariners history while opening the door to the next step in his professional career with the Boston Bruins organization.
Luke Cavallin arrived in Maine following one … Keep Reading
By: Andrew Patten | Follow me on Twitter/X @a_patten11
Tim Thomas didn’t just play goalie for the Boston Bruins; he waged war against the puck. Going against what was considered “structured goaltending”, Thomas relied on pure instincts and explosive athleticism. His unforgettable career, highlighted by two Vezina Trophies and a Conn Smythe performance in 2011, was defined by standard-defying … Keep Reading
By: Andrew Patten | Follow me on Twitter/X @a_patten11
When looking at the Hockey Hall of Fame’s goaltending standards, there is a strange, persistent bottleneck. Elite modern netminders are routinely forced to wait at the gates, scrutinized under moving goalposts that their skating peers rarely face. But if the Hall of Fame is truly meant to honor individual excellence and sustained … Keep Reading
By: Jake Ferraro | Follow me on Twitter/X @18Jxxx18
In the 2025-26 National Hockey League season, the Boston Bruins’ goaltending was solid throughout. Jeremy Swayman finished third in 2026 Vezina Trophy voting, and Joonas Korpisalo had solid stretches as his backup. Swayman and Korpisalo formed a respected duo throughout the season. However, Korpisalo was inconsistent at times, which the Bruins couldn’t take anymore with two … Keep Reading
By: Mark Allred | Follow me on Twitter @BlackAndGold277
The Boston Bruins have announced the signing of free agent goaltender Jiri Patera to a one-year, two-way contract that carries an NHL salary cap hit of $850,000. The deal adds depth and competitive experience to the Bruins’ goaltending ranks for the upcoming season.
Patera, a 6-foot-3, 212-pound native of Praha, Czechia, brings a wealth … Keep Reading
By: Mark Allred | Follow me on Twitter / X @BlackAndGold277
The Boston Bruins have extended an invitation to goaltender Kyle Chauvette to attend their 2026 development camp this week at the Warrior Ice Arena. According to Bruins hockey writer Bridgette Proulx of WEEI, who spoke with Chauvette in a locker room interview, the Goffstown, New Hampshire native is slated to … Keep Reading
By: Mark Allred | Follow me on Twitter / X @BlackAndGold277
The Boston Bruins made a clear statement about their organizational priorities at the 2026 National Hockey League Entry Draft, selecting two goaltenders in Yuri Ivanov in the third round (56th overall) and Roberto Leonardo Henriquez in the sixth round (170th overall). With these picks, the Bruins demonstrated their commitment to building long-term depth between … Keep Reading
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