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A Brief History Of Providence, Hockey, And The Bruins

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By: Jen Stasio Coombe | Follow Me On Twitter @hockeygirl2976

Providence has had a long and storied history with ice hockey. One which dates to December 1926 when the Rhode Island Reds played the Springfield Indians in the now-defunct Canadian-American Hockey League (C-AHL).  While the Reds lost heartily that day, the fervor for the game that was never to be quenched.  At … Keep Reading

The Bruins Aren’t Losing The Atlantic Division Arms Race

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By Jacob Albrecht | Follow me on Twitter @bruinsfan3725

The Atlantic Division has seen some major moves and improvements so far this offseason. The Toronto Maple Leafs won the John Tavares sweepstakes and inked him to a 7-year contract, the Tampa Bay Lightning extended Ryan McDonagh for 7 years at just under $7 million a year. Rumors have been swirling in … Keep Reading

Bruins Sign Forward Colby Cave

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By: Mark Allred   |   Follow Me On Twitter @BlackAndGold277

The Boston Bruins announced today that the club has come to an agreement with forward Colby Cave.  The 6′-1″ 201-pound Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada native signed a two-year, two-way extension worth $675,000 at the National Hockey League level. Cave, a 23-year-old restricted free agent ended his three-year entry-level contract that he signed in early April … Keep Reading

Bruins Have No Shortage Of Options At Third-Line Center

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By Mike Cratty | Follow me on Twitter @Mike_Cratty

One of the burning questions within the Boston Bruins’ forward core is what to do at the third line center position. Riley Nash, who held the third-line center role consistently last season, has since moved on to Columbus as an unrestricted free-agent –– now it is time to replace him. The competition for the position is steep.

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My Bruins Stanley Cup Runneth Over!

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By: Evan Michael | Follow me on Twitter @Evan007onTV

With each passing off-season day, hockey fans pining for the puck’s return can at least find entertainment in the weekly stories about where their sport’s most cherished chalice–The Stanley Cup–is going or has already gone. For, it’s a Summer tradition for the winning team’s players to take it on a myriad of individual journeys — from hometowns … Keep Reading

Bruins Fans: The Sky Isn’t Falling

By: Drew Johnson | Follow Me On Twitter: @doobshmoob

The Boston Bruins have made some minor free-agent acquisitions this July. General Manager Don Sweeney inked defenseman John Moore, goaltender Jaroslav Halak, and forwards Joakim Nordstrom and Chris Wagner to deals, soaking up roughly $7.75 million in cap space.

After reports of the Bruins talking with some of the best unrestricted free agents available this summer, namely John Tavares and Ilya … Keep Reading

Max Pacioretty: A Fit For The Boston Bruins?

By: Andrew Thompson                                             Follow Me On Twitter: @godwentwhoops

It’s the middle of free agency frenzy, and once again the Boston Bruins are in the thick of it.  Every once in a while, a respected foe (or bitter rival depending on your mood) ends up in the trade rumor mill. This time around it is Montreal Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty, who just found out the bleu, blanc, et rouge want to … Keep Reading

Bruins Coaches & Scouts Positively Impact Young Players

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By: Evan Michael | Follow me on Twitter @Evan007onTV

What do the coaches and scouts of the NHL Bruins and Julius Caesar have in common? Well, besides having an affinity for all things black and gold, they are both believers in an old Roman proverb:

“Usus magister est optimus.”

Thanks to the four years of high school Latin I took while back in the Berkshires of … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins: The Salary Cap And Its Implications

By: Andrew Thompson                                                                       Twitter: @godwentwhoops 

The Boston Bruins have finished their first week of ‘free agency frenzy’, and many fans feel a little underwhelmed. The Black and Gold signed several players that they believed would provide skill and depth to their current roster. The B’s biggest catch so far has been the signing of goaltender Jaroslav Halak, who has been brought on board to back up Tuukka Rask next season.… Keep Reading

For The Bruins, Tuukka Rask Is Still #1

 

By: Tyler Aragao | Follow Me On Twitter: @TylerAragao40

Tuukka Rask has become somewhat of a lightning rod in Boston. Often labeled a “choker,” “quitter,” or “soft” by some Bruins fans the Finnish backstop also gets criticism for his contract and seemingly any goal he concedes.

The hate is irrational as it feels like the stinging pain from that 2013 defeat to the Chicago Blackhawks still resonates. However, that … Keep Reading

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