Category: Offseason Moves (Page 32 of 33)

The Newest Bruin: Axel Andersson Earns ELC (Say that 5 times fast)

July 1, 2018 / PuckNerd / 0 Comments

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**This article was updated July 2nd, 2018 with new information on Andersson’s contract specifics. All updates are italicized.

By: Spencer Fascetta | Follow Me on Twitter @PuckNerdHockey

We have also signed defenseman Axel Andersson, our second-round pick in last week’s #NHLDraft, to a three-year, entry-level contract. #NHLBruins pic.twitter.com/EbksbTTTBT

— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) July 1, 2018

Some fans (myself included) may have felt that Axel Andersson … Keep Reading

Bruins Sign Defenseman Moore To Five-Year Contract

July 1, 2018 / Mark Allred Jr / 0 Comments

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By: Mark Allred | Follow Me On Twitter @BlackAndGold277

As the National Hockey Leagues free agent frenzy continues after the today’s noon deadline, the Boston Bruins announced today that the club has signed free agent defenseman John Moore to a five-year contract worth a reportedly $2.75 million per season.

#WelcomeToBoston, John! pic.twitter.com/L88wJd3mMV

— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) July 1, 2018

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The 27-year-old Illinois native was drafted … Keep Reading

Report: Bruins Sign Free Agent Wagner

July 1, 2018 / Mark Allred Jr / 0 Comments

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By: Mark Allred | Follow Me On Twitter @BlackAndGold277

Reports out today say the Boston Bruins have signed free agent forward Chris Wagner to a two-year deal worth a reportedly $1.25 million per season. The Walpole, Massachusetts native has spent a majority of his professional hockey career with the Anaheim Ducks organization bouncing between the National Hockey League club and their top minor-pro affiliates in the … Keep Reading

B’s Dip Into Hurricanes’ Depth Again, Sign Nordstrom to 2 Year Deal.

July 1, 2018 / PuckNerd / 0 Comments

By: Spencer Fascetta | Follow Me on Twitter @PuckNerdHockey

Remember when the Bruins took a chance on some guy from Carolina 2 years ago in free agency, and he turned into a 3rd Line Center of every B’s fan’s dreams? Joakim Nordstrom may not be Riley Nash, but apparently, the Bruins are comfortable using the Hurricanes’ bottom half of the roster as their depth farm system. The Bruins signed Nordstrom, … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins: John Tavares Signing Should Be Avoided

June 26, 2018 / Max Mainville / 0 Comments

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

As the NHL Offseason passes the NHL Entry Draft, the rumors of free agent signings arise left, right, and center, but often the names of those players do not peak the interest of many fans. However, during the 2018 NHL Offseason, some big names become unrestricted free agents on July 1st.

Forward Ilya Kovalchuk was the main player in the … Keep Reading

Reassessing Bruins’ Options At 2nd Line Right Wing

June 25, 2018 / Jacob Albrecht / 0 Comments

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By Jacob Albrecht | Follow me on Twitter @bruinsfan3725

Now that the Ilya Kovalchuk sweepstakes are over and he has signed with the Los Angeles Kings, the Bruins will look to finalize the second forward line, specifically the wing on David Krejci’s right side. Don Sweeney and the Bruins have plenty of options to fill that role, both within and outside the organization.

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Boston Bruins Need To Pass On Milan Lucic

June 21, 2018 / Andrew Thompson / 0 Comments

By: Andrew Thompson Twitter: @Godwentwhoops

Former Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic is looking to leave Edmonton. Depending on the sources cited, Lucic wants another shot at the Cup and/or wants out of Canada. Former Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli has begun to shop around Lucic and his contract.

Who doesn’t remember that hit? When Jack Edwards said that hit would be on hockey highlight reels for a decade, he … Keep Reading

Ilya Kovalchuk: A Bad Idea For The Boston Bruins

June 18, 2018 / Andrew Thompson / 0 Comments

By: Andrew Thompson Twitter: @Godwentwhoops

Free agent Ilya Kovalchuk is back on the market, and he’s interested in coming back to the NHL. Naturally, Boston area organizations jumped on the story and began spinning and weaving the idea that the 35-year old Russian player would want to wear the ‘spoked B’ and play for the Boston Bruins.

And the talks begin out East for Ilya Kovalchuk. https://t.co/AysnRqkLA3

— NHL (@NHL)

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PuckRants: Episode 9 – Mock Draft Time!

June 17, 2018 / PuckNerd / 0 Comments

By: Spencer Fascetta & Mike Cratty | Follow Us on Twitter @PuckNerdHockey & @Mike_Cratty

It’s that time of year again! And no, I don’t mean the Draft, it’s time to drop a new episode of the PuckRants Podcast! Frequent co-host Mike Cratty joins me as we discuss the recent Alex Galchenyuk for Max Domi deal, what in the heck is going on in Ottawa, then go through a full … Keep Reading

Bruins Sign D Matt Grzelcyk To A Two-Year Deal

June 15, 2018 / Max Mainville / 0 Comments

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

On June 15th, 2011, the Boston Bruins have announced their most recent signing during the 2018 NHL Offseason.

According to Boston Bruins on Twitter (@NHLBruins), the Bruins have signed defenseman Matt Grzelcyk to a two-year contract, with an average annual salary of $1.4 million.

Bruins sign @Matt_Grzelcyk5 to a two-year contract worth an AAV of $1.4 million: https://t.co/VC6qjuepEm

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