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Bruins And Canadian Rivals Face Uncertainty

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By Leon Lifschutz | Follow me @BruinsBreakdown

After weeks of wondering about the NHL season, news emerged late Friday of a plan supported by the NHL and NHLPA. The details of the plan include playoff formats, expanded rosters, and more. By the time you read this article, votes by the NHL Board of Governors and the NHLPA executive committee may make it official. Training … Keep Reading

Report: Bruins Looking At Possible League Re-Alignment For 2020-2021 Season

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By: Andrew Taverna | Follow me on Twitter @andrewtaverna

We’ve all heard of the possibilities around a league re-alignment for the upcoming 2020-2021 season. It would appear, according to Pierre LeBrun of TSN, that the league is closing in on a four-division league that would see Boston playing teams such as Buffalo, New Jersey, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Philidelphia, Pittsburgh, and Washington. 

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Potential Boston Bruins Milestones for the 2020-21 Season

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

While the upcoming NHL season is very uncertain in regards to when it starts and how many games will be played, we can still look ahead to the 2020-21 campaign in anticipation. The Bruins lost some assets during the offseason, but remain to be a veteran-filled roster that has many opportunities to reach some milestones next season.

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Four Players Who Can Step Up For the Bruins in 2021

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By: JD Young | Follow Me On Twitter @JD9899

Heading into the 2021 season, the Bruins have many holes to fill following the departure of some key contributors. This opens the door for a few players on the roster to earn some important minutes. Let’s break down who I think are the four most likely to benefit from this opportunity.

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Bruins Tactical Adjustments For Game Four

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By Leon Lifschutz | Follow me on Twitter @LeonLifschutz

The Boston Bruins find themselves down two games to one in their second round series against the Tampa Bay Lightning following a lopsided defeat in game three. While to some extent it was just one of those nights, there are a number of tactical lessons to glean from the game. Some of these issues are trends noticed … Keep Reading

Bruins Snake-Bitten Kase Looking For First Goal With Boston.

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By: Jack Cinquegrana | Follow Me On Twitter @bruinschewy

Ondrej Kase was acquired from the Anaheim Ducks in February, a few weeks prior to the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. With that little time to get acquainted with your new team, it is not a surprise to see a lack of production. Chemistry with teammates and line-mates in the sport of hockey … 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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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 Halak And Defense Doing Just Fine In Rask’s Absence

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By Jack Cinquegrana | Follow me on Twitter @bruinschewy

On Saturday, August 15, Tuukka Rask opted out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and of the NHL’s bubble in Toronto to return home to be with his family.

In two games, he let up six goals … 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. 

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

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