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Which Boston Bruins Forwards are Battling for Bottom-Six Spots?

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

We’re closing in on the halfway point of the preseason, and the opening night roster for the 2024-25 iteration of the Boston Bruins is starting to take shape. The defensive pairs seem squared away; the first line is obvious, but one area that hasn’t been determined yet: the bottom six.

General Manager Don Sweeney made it clear … Keep Reading

Five Bruins Who Could Sign Contract Extentions During the 2024-25 Season

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By: Ryan Jainchill | Follow me on Twitter / X @Jainchill_Ryan

When the 2024-25 Stanley Cup Finals winner hoists the oldest trophy in sports, the Boston Bruins and the 31 other franchises will consider which players with expiring contracts on their active rosters should be re-signed. While handing out extensions before the annual trade deadline is rare, it’s undoubtedly … Keep Reading

Why You Should Be Excited About Bruins’ Prospect John Farinacci

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By: Kenny Kaminsky | Follow me on X / Twitter @KennyKaminskyy

Unfortunately, the Boston Bruins’ prospect pool has been unjustly overlooked league-wide this offseason. Since Matthew Poitras, Mason Lohrei, and John Beecher graduated from prospect status, the Bruins have started rebuilding their future. One of Boston’s best prospects is Forward John Farinacci. The 23-year-old has one more year on … Keep Reading

Four Takeaways From the Boston Bruins Win Against the Washington Capitals

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By: Eamonn McLean | Follow me on Twitter/X @EamonnMcLean44

On Tuesday night, the Boston Bruins bounced back from Sunday’s loss to the New York Rangers with a 4-2 victory at TD Garden over the Washington Capitals. The Bruins got goals from Riley Tufte, Fabian Lysell, Patrick Brown, and Justin Brazeau. Joonas Korpisalo and Michael DiPietroKeep Reading

Nikita Zadorov Equiped to do it all for the Bruins

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on X @cookejournalism

Don’t confuse Nikita Zadorov with former teammate and offensive juggernaut, Cale Makar. Zadorov, a 6-foot-6 behemoth, knows his limitations. He’s defense first—using his dominant force to intimidate the opposition every shift—but he also knows he has a special knack with the puck on his stick.

“I have that touch,” Zadorov said after a training camp session … Keep Reading

Former Boston Bruin Carol Vadnais Was Born on This Day

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By: Steve McClure | Follow me on Twitter / X @stmcclure1993

Carol Vadnais was born on this day in 1945. The standout defenseman played for the Boston Bruins from 1972 to the beginning of the 1975 campaign.


The 6-1 defenseman was acquired late in the 1971-1972 season from the California Golden Seals in order to bolster the club’s blueline. Vadnais was inserted into Boston’s second-pairing … Keep Reading

Bruins’ Alumnus Steven Kampfer Turns 36 Today

By: Steve McClure | Follow me on Twitter / X @stmcclure1993

Former Boston Bruin Steven Kampfer is celebrating his birthday today. The Ann Arbor, Michigan-born Kampfer played on the Bruins’ blueline during the 2010-2011 season through the early part of the 2011-2012 season and returned again–later in his career–from 2018 through 2021.

Kampfer, a right-handed defender, played for the University of Michigan for four seasons—where he … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Training Camp Recap: Week One

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

The first week of Boston Bruins training camp is in the books following two days of practice, an intrasquad scrimmage, and the first preseason game of the year last night against the New York Rangers. We’ve seen 45 skaters and five goalies suit up throughout camp, and there are plenty of storylines to discuss. Here are my biggest … Keep Reading

Changes to the Power Play Could Prove Beneficial for the Boston Bruins

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By: Eamonn McLean | Follow me on Twitter / X @EamonnMcLean44

After a second-round exit at the hands of the eventual Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers, the Boston Bruins knew that changes were needed. While the loss exposed several areas of concern, the B’s power play caught the attention of both Bruins Head Coach Jim Montgomery and General … Keep Reading

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