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Bruins Alumni Birthdays: September 28th, Steve Kasper

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By: Jeff Playdon | Follow me on Twitter @PlaydonJeff

Steve Kasper, retired NHL defensive forward who played 13 seasons in the NHL, will turn 60 on September 28th. Kasper played nine of his 13 seasons with the Boston Bruins. During his time with the Bruins, Kasper won the Selke Trophy during the ’81-’82 season.

After the ’92-’93 NHL season, Kasper retired from playing hockey and … Keep Reading

Bruins Alumni Birthdays: September 26th Craig Janney

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By: Jeff Playdon | Follow me on Twitter @PlaydonJeff

Craig Janney, former Bruins alumni forward, played twelve seasons in the NHL and spent five of those seasons with the Bruins. Janney was known for his excellent puck distribution and ability to score. In his twelve seasons in the NHL, Janney managed to average one point per game!

That is outstanding if you really think … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Alumni Birthday: September 19th Ed Westfall

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By: Jeff Playdon | Follow me on Twitter @PlaydonJeff

On September 19th, Defensive hockey specialist Ed Westfall will be celebrating his 81st birthday. Westfall played 18 seasons in the NHL, eleven for Boston and seven for the New York Islanders. In 1961 the Boston Bruins drafted Westfall, and he would prove his worth with the organization. In 1970 and 1972, Westfall would help prevail Boston … Keep Reading

Bruins Alumni Birthdays: September 13th Don Simmons

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By: Jeff Playdon | Follow me on Twitter @PlaydonJeff

Don Simmons, a former goaltender for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, and New York Rangers, played for eleven years in the NHL. Don Simmons would’ve been 90 today, but unfortunately, Simmons passed away on September 24th, 2010, at 79. In the eleven years that Simmons played in the NHL, Simmons won three Stanley … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Birthdays: September 5th, Craig Smith

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By: Jeff Playdon | Follow me on Twitter @PlaydonJeff

On September 5th current Bruins forward Craig Smith will be celebrating his 32nd birthday. During last year’s offseason, the Bruins put pen to paper on Craig Smith and signed him to a three-year, $9,300,000 contract. Smith showed that the signing was very much worth it and made his presence shown on the offensive side. During last … Keep Reading

Bruins Alumni Birthdays: August 31st John Grahame

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By: Jeff Playdon | Follow me on Twitter @PlaydonJeff

John Grahame, former Bruins alumni player, will be turning 46-years-old on August 31st. Grahame was drafted by the Boston Bruins in the ninth round in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft. Before coming up to play within the Bruins organization, Grahame elected to play three years of collegiate hockey with the Superior State Lakers of the CCHA. … Keep Reading

Bruins Prospect Season Review: Samuel Asselin

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By: Tim A. Richardson | Follow Me On Twitter @TimARichardson

Samuel Asselin came to the Providence Bruins as an undrafted free agent before the 2019-2020 season. The young forward was coming off an incredible 2018-2019 season with the Halifax Mooseheads of the QJMHL. In 68 games, he netted 48 goals while dishing out 38 assists for 86 total points. Those 48 goals led the … Keep Reading

Bruins Alumni Birthdays: August 20th Ed Sandford

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By: Jeff Playdon | Follow me on Twitter @PlaydonJeff

Edward Michael Sandford, born on August 20th, 1928, was a professional hockey player who played for the Boston Bruins from 1947-1955. Sandford was an outstanding hockey player for the Bruins and even served as the Bruins team captain during the 1954-1955 season after Milt Schmidt retired the prior season. In his eight seasons with Boston, Ed played 442 … Keep Reading

Bruins Prospect Season Review: Oskar Steen

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By: Tim A Richardson | Follow Me On Twitter @TimARichardson

Oskar Steen came to the Bruins last season after being in the sixth round, 165th overall in the 2016 NHL Draft. The young forward had played in his home country of Sweden before coming to Providence. 2019-2020 was Steen’s first professional season in North America. His first season was inconsistent, but he ended strong. … Keep Reading

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