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The Deepest Boston Bruins ‘Draft Classes’ of the Past

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

Sometimes the NHL draft can be hit or miss enterprise. Despite all of the personnel scouting and calibrating of player potential and organizational needs, no team is immune from a complete miscarriage of an entire draft year, where none of the selections ever see more than a cup of coffee in the NHL. 

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Happy Bruins Birthday to Cam Neely

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

Today is Cam Neely’s 59th birthday. He is a former right-wing for the Boston Bruins and the present team president. Many hockey fans consider him to be the prototypical Boston Bruin.

Cam Neely was the ninth overall pick by the Vancouver Canucks in the 1983 NHL draft. At the age of 21—on his June … Keep Reading

Happy 64th Birthday to Former Bruin Mike Krushelnyski 

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

Mike “Krusher” Krushelnyski is celebrating his 64th birthday today. Happy birthday to the former Boston Bruins left-winger!

The Montreal native made the Bruins’ starting lineup during the 1982-83 season after a brief stint of seventeen games in 1981-82. His 23-42-65 production placed him sixth in points scored on the Bruins’ squad that rookie year. Playing with … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Extend Minor-Pro Affiliation With the ECHL Maine Mariners

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By: Tim Dumas | Follow me on Twitter @TimDumas

The Boston Bruins will continue their affiliation with the Maine Mariners for at least another two years. The Bruins on Monday announced a two-year extension with their ECHL affiliate that will keep the teams paired through the 2024-25 season. The Mariners have been partnered with the Bruins since the ’20-21 season, but the relationship … Keep Reading

Bruins Alumni Birthday: March 13th, Barry Pederson

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By: Jeff Playdon | Follow me on Twitter @PlaydonJeff

On Sunday, Bruins Alum Barry Pederson will be celebrating his 61st birthday! Barry was drafted by the Boston Bruins during the 1980 NHL Entry Draft and was selected 18th overall. Barry would play 12 seasons in the NHL, seven with the Bruins. The 5’11” center was magnificent on offense combining for 315 points from the ’81-’82 season … Keep Reading