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Bruins Goalies Providing Consistent Play During Seven-Game Win Streak

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By: Jack Studley  |  Follow me on Twitter/X @jackstudley13

At the end of last season, it was evident that the Boston Bruins’ goaltenders did not have their best season, and neither did the team in front of them. It was quickly one to scrap and move forward from, and the Boston Bruins have done that through their first 18 games of the 2025-26 NHL season. … Keep Reading

New Bruins Goaltender Luke Cavallin Brings Winning Pedigree to the Boston Organization

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By: Mark Allred | Follow me on Twitter / X @BlackAndGold277

The Boston Bruins were proactive this offseason, preparing for several scenarios that might unfold during the upcoming National Hockey League training camp, set to begin on September 18, 2025, at the Warrior Ice Arena. Entering the camp festivities and competition in the crease this fall will be Jeremy Swayman, Joonas Korpisalo, and … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Special Teams Preview: Power Play

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By: Jack Studley  |  Follow me on Twitter/X @jackstudley13

The Boston Bruins’ power play last season was poor; there is no good way to describe it. The numbers will back it up: the power play finished at 15.2%, the lowest that number has been since the lockout-shortened 2013 season. Throughout this past season, the power play underwent a lot of change, notably losing key contributors … Keep Reading

Bruins Remain Favorites to Sign Goaltender Albin Boija, but the Free Agent Market for His Services Could be Fierce

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By: Mark Allred | Follow me on Twitter / X @BlackAndGold277

Last season, the University of Maine Black Bears hockey team finished the 2024-25 campaign as the third-best team in the Division I rankings, capturing the 2025 Hockey East Championship. Maine would go on to make an appearance in the national tournament but lost in the first round 5-1 … Keep Reading

Bruins Assistant Coaches Have the Experience to Guide Marco Sturm as a First-Time Head Coach

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By: Jack Studley  |  Follow me on Twitter/X @jackstudley13

The faces behind the Bruins bench will look slightly different as the 2025-26 season approaches this fall. As the coaching carousel settled down, Marco Sturm was hired as the 30th head coach in Boston Bruins history. Following the announcement, the Bruins decided that assistants Jay Leach, Chris Kelly, and goaltending coach Bob Essensa would stay on Sturm’s … Keep Reading

Bruins DiPietro Has a Chance to Earn an NHL Roster Spot and Teams Depth in the Crease for the 25/26 Season

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By: Mark Allred | Follow me on Twitter / X @BlackAndGold277

When I discuss Boston Bruins goaltender Michael DiPietro, the word I use often is perseverance. The 26-year-old Ontario, Canada native was originally drafted by the Vancouver Canucks, who selected the former Ontario Hockey League standout with the Windsor Spitfires in the third round of the 2017 National Hockey League Entry … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Hire Steve Spott as an Assistant Coach

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By: Jack Studley  |  Follow me on Twitter/X @jackstudley13

On Friday morning, the Boston Bruins announced that the team has hired Steve Spott as an assistant coach. Spott will join first-year head coach Marco Sturm, and assistants Jay Leach, Chris Kelly, and goaltending coach Bob Essensa as the Bruins finalize their coaching staff for the 2025-26 season.

Spott comes with a lot … Keep Reading

Analyzing Options for the Bruins at Assistant Coach

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By: Jack Studley  |  Follow me on Twitter/X @jackstudley13

On Tuesday morning, the Boston Bruins welcomed the 30th head coach in franchise history. Marco Sturm and Don Sweeney were seated in front of a group of media members (including BNG’s own Chad Jones!) and fielded questions about the hiring process and what to expect from Coach Sturm.

On Tuesday morning, … Keep Reading

Report: Sturm to Bring Assistant Coach to Boston – Essensa, Kelly, and Leach Stay with Club

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By: Ryan Bosworth | Follow me on Twitter / X @RyanJBosworth

In a recent article by Jim McBride, Bruins general manager Don Sweeney confirmed that current Bruins assistant coaches Jay Leach and Chris Kelly, and goaltending coach Bob Essensa, would be remaining behind the Bruins bench, and newly hired head coach Marco Sturm would bring in an additional assistant coach.

McBride noted, “Sturm’s … Keep Reading

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