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Bruins’ Tiny Thompson Stood Tall in 1929

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By: Steve McClure | Follow me on Twitter / X @stmcclure1993

As we approach the anniversary of the Boston Bruins’ first Stanley Cup celebration in 1929, it’s important to understand the contribution of one Cecil ‘Tiny’ Thompson, the 25-year-old who took over the team’s goaltending job in the fall of ’28.

Thompson had usurped Hal Winkler, who had accumulated 15 shutouts the prior … Keep Reading

Column: Three Areas the Bruins Need to Improve on to Contend for a Stanley Cup

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on Twitter / X @cookejournalism

The National Hockey League All-Star break is here, and the Boston Bruins are sitting pretty atop the Eastern Conference standings in first place with 71 points. In what was supposed to be a bridge year following last season’s collapse in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Bruins haven’t missed … Keep Reading

Bruins Stats Corner: Saying Goodbye to “Playoff Krejč”

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By Karoline Sears | Follow me on Mastodon: @spelled_with_a_k and Substack

It’s time to say goodbye to our favorite playoff meme: Playoff Krejč. This being a Bruins Stats Corner, I have to ask, was Playoff Krejč a real phenomenon or just a legend? David Krejčí is finally hanging up his skates and moving on to the next chapter of his life. We can’t know for … Keep Reading

Breaking News: David Krejci Officially Announces His Retirement

By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

After 16 seasons with the Boston Bruins, David Krejci has officially announced his retirement from the National Hockey League. Krejci, who spent all 16 NHL seasons in black and gold, will go down as one of the greatest and most underrated players in franchise history. The Czech-native leaves behind a legacy of clutch moments and sentimental memories … Keep Reading

Ten Worst Boston Bruins Stanley Cup Final Appearances

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By: Ryan Gagne | Follow Me On Twitter @keepingthestats

Realistically, hockey fans know that the Boston Bruins are one of the most decorated teams in NHL history since they were the first American franchise in the league in 1924. Furthermore, they are among just five teams to win at least six Stanley Cup titles.

Despite all the successes, the … Keep Reading

Bruins’ GM Don Sweeney Looks to Retool /Rebuild Heading Into Draft Day

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By: James Swindells | Follow me on Twitter @jimswindells68

As the NHL’s Stanley Cup Finals kick off on Saturday night, the Boston Bruins continue to work on their preparation for the league’s annual entry draft on June 28th in Nashville. Having moved inside of a month on the calendar until the draft, Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney will be tasked with getting the Bruins … Keep Reading

Bruins Coaching Change was Necessary, Despite Bruce Cassidy’s Success

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By: Lauren Spencer | Follow Me on Twitter: @laurenspenc

Last summer, when the Bruins announced that the team would be parting ways with Head Coach Bruce Cassidy, it was met with mixed reactions. Many felt that he had done his job as a coach, and upper management was placing blame on him as a scapegoat after their disappointing first-round exit. As the … Keep Reading

Salary Cap Strapped Bruins Face Offseason of Roster Questions

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By: James Swindells | Follow me on Twitter @jimswindells68

We are approaching two weeks since the Florida Panthers struck the final nail in the coffin of the 2022-23 Boston Bruins record-breaking season. The first-round exit of the Jim Montgomery-led Bruins left a region and a legion of fans stunned, and it rapidly became apparent that the price to pay for this final Cup run with this … Keep Reading

The Bruins and Lightning: Optimistic Prophecy or Cruel Pattern?

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By: Pierce Brody | Follow me on Twitter @PierceBrody3

The 2019 NHL playoffs were supposed to be the Tampa Bay Lightning’s year. In recent memory, they had put together one of the most dominant regular seasons, finishing with the then-record 62 wins and just 16 losses. They had the league’s best offense, the best defense, and the best power play. They … Keep Reading

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