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Takeaways from Preseason Game Number Two

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By Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

The Boston Bruins played their second preseason game, losing 4-1 in Buffalo against the Sabres Tuesday night. They went down 3-0, giving up a goal in each period, but stayed invested until the final horn.

With the roster being far from decided and players mixed and matched, it’s difficult to evaluate certain things, … Keep Reading

Bruins Stats Corner: New Kid on the Block

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

In addition to bringing on some veteran players, Don Sweeney decided to invest in some youth already in the NHL circuit. Sweeney signed 25-year-old Morgan Geekie to a two-year, $2 million contract. While there are plenty of prospects developing in Providence, it’s likely that Geekie will do everything he can to keep his … Keep Reading

Bruins Stats Corner: Shattenkirk the Journeyman

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

Hindsight is 20/20 and I think it’s safe to say that Don Sweeny was specifically looking to add veterans to the lineup as a way to transition the Boston Bruins from their most recent golden age (2006-2025) into the next. I’ll get into why I think the current golden age … 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

Remembering the Best of Times for David Krejci With the Boston Bruins

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Tommy Bennett | Follow Me On Twitter @TJBennettt37

The Boston Bruins are a historic organization. As the club enters its 100th season, plenty of prolific players have worn the black and gold. Some names stand out far more than others and have their numbers retired in the rafters of TD Garden. For now, we reminisce about a player that has been here for the majority … Keep Reading

Can Pavel Zacha be a Fit at First-Line Center for the Bruins in 2023-24?

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By: Mark Allred | Follow me on Twitter @BlackAndGold277

When a player of Patrice Bergeron’s caliber retires, filling the void is no easy task. Bergeron spent his entire career with the Boston Bruins, leaving a legacy that will be remembered for generations. Now, with his retirement, the question arises: who will step up to fill the gap? One emerging candidate is … Keep Reading

David Pastrnak to Take Next Steps as a Leader for the Boston Bruins

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Tommy Bennett | Follow Me On Twitter @TJBennettt37

Things will look different next season. Patrice Bergeron has officially retired and David Krejci could follow. Boston has veterans in place that can help be leaders, but Don Sweeney has a vision. One player in particular will be expected to take the next steps as a leader.

Sweeney envisions David Pastrnak taking that next step in … Keep Reading

DeBrusk Taking Another Leap Would be a Win-Win for Both Him and the Bruins Organization

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By: Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

Two seasons ago, Boston Bruins winger Jake DeBrusk requested a trade out of Boston, but surprisingly he signed a two-year $8 million contract extension at the 2022 trade deadline. He then caught fire finishing the 2021-22 season with 25 goals. Last season he had arguably the best season yet, setting a career-high … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Sign Free Agent Forward Jesper Boqvist to a One-Year Deal

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By: Mark Allred | Follow me on Twitter @BlackAndGold277

The Boston Bruins announced today that the team has signed free agent forward Jesper Boqvist to a one-year, one-way contract. The one-year contract comes with an average annual salary of $775,000 for the upcoming 2023-24 regular season.

The 6′-0″, 181-pound versatile forward plays both center and left-wing and was selected in the second … Keep Reading

A James van Riemsdyk Bounce Back Season is What the Bruins Need

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By Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

On the first day of NHL free agency, the Bruins inked veteran winger James van Riemsdyk to a one-year $1 million contract. The 34-year-old has had a solid NHL career and will join his third NHL team in the 2023-24 season. He played his college hockey at The University of New … Keep Reading

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