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Zdeno Chara Now A Former Bruin

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By Leon Lifschutz | Follow me @BruinsBreakdown

After a 14-year tenure with the Boston Bruins, Zdeno Chara is now a Washington Capital. The Caps will be the fourth team of his 22-year NHL career with a stop in Ottawa after being drafted and starting his career with the New York Islanders. The consummate team captain will leave a giant hole, figuratively and literally, … Keep Reading

Stats Bruins Fans Should Pay Attention To During The Upcoming Season

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By Leon Lifschutz | Follow me @BruinsBreakdown

With NHL games about to get started much attention will be given to who will make the team, what the line combinations will be, and how a team might change how they play from the previous year. All are worthwhile and exciting discussions we are fortunate to be having, even if a little delayed from their … Keep Reading

Video Scouting New Bruin Craig Smith

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By Leon Lifschutz | Follow me @BruinsBreakdown

The Bruins did not make a lot of noise in free agency but were lauded for their one major move, signing right-winger Craig Smith. Smith signed for $9.3 million over three years. He is considered a great value at this price tag due to his consistent goal scoring and frequently finishing well on the positive end of the possession ledger. … Keep Reading

Bargain Bin Shopping Bruins Edition

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By Leon Lifschutz | Follow me @BruinsBreakdown

With the off-season hitting its dog days, most of the high profile free agents have long since signed on the dotted line. However, a number of well-known players remain on the market this year due to a flat salary cap and uncertainty around the logistics of the 2020-21 season. For example, proven 30-goal scorers like Mike … Keep Reading

The 2020-2021 Boston Bruins Defense Corps and What To Expect

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By Jack Cinquegrana | Follow me on Twitter! @bruinsjc

Following the signing of 26-year-old RFA defenseman Matt Grzelcyk, Boston Bruins fans are speculating the rise of the new guard on the blue line. Captain Zdeno Chara is an unrestricted free agent, and Bruins management is unsure of his future.

The 43-year-old defenseman is evaluating his options if he wants … Keep Reading

Former Bruin Joakim Nordstrom Lands In Calgary

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By: Patrick Donnelly | Follow me on Twitter @PatDonn12

Now-former Boston Bruins forward Joakim Nordstrom has signed with the Calgary Flames as an unrestricted free agent. The deal is for one year with an average annual value (AAV) of $700,000.

Nordstrom spent the last two seasons with Boston on … Keep Reading

From Nashville To Boston, Meet The Newest Bruin Craig Smith

Nashville Predators 5, New York Islanders 0: Craig Smith's Hat Trick Secures Win | News Break

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By Liz Rizzo | Follow me on Twitter @pastagrl88

At the end of the 2019-20 season, Craig Smith reached the end of his contract and after playing nine years with the Nashville Predators, he became a high-value unrestricted free agent. Prior to the start of this past Friday’s free-agent frenzy,  rumors circulated all across the social media platforms and begged the question: who exactly is Keep Reading

Boston Bruins And Torey Krug Part Ways

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By Leon Lifschutz | Follow me @BruinsBreakdown

Torey Krug’s tenure wearing the spoked B has come to end. Late Friday night, the 29-year old Livonia, Michigan native signed with the St. Louis Blues. According to PuckPedia the deal is worth $45.5 million over seven years with an Average Annual Value (AAV) of $6,500,000. Krug’s base salary will fluctuate over the course of the … Keep Reading

Would Erik Gustafsson Be A Fit With The Bruins?

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By: Patrick Donnelly | Follow me on Twitter @PatDonn12

Free agency opens up in the National Hockey League today at noon EST and with it, Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney is going to be a busy man if rumors are any indication. Among the chatter is a report from David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, saying that Boston may be among the suitors for … Keep Reading

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