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Whether Playing in Boston or Florida, Brad Marchand Is Toronto’s Worst Nightmare

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By: Chad Jones | Follow me on Twitter/X @ShutUpChadJones

Brad Marchand has faced off against the Toronto Maple Leafs five times in the postseason, four times in Boston and once in Florida. On each occasion, Marchand’s team has prevailed in seven games. However, this most recent series victory was different for the winger for multiple reasons.

Marchand was on home ice in … Keep Reading

How an Injury-Free Summer Could Give Boston a Stronger Start in 2025-26

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

During the Bruins’ management end-of-season press conference, Don Sweeney commented on the status of the Bruins players’ health going into the 2025 National Hockey League offseason.

“We’re fortunate that, outside of Pavel Zacha having a small procedure, not
surgical, recently, and he’s not going to go the World Championships. Everybody … Keep Reading

How David Pastrnak Became the New Leader of the Boston Bruins

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

As Bob Dylan famously said in his 1964 hit, ‘The Times They Are A-Changin.’ That sentiment is especially true for the Boston Bruins as they look to usher in a new era of leadership for the 2025-36 season.

General Manager Don Sweeney took less than an hour to gut most of his leadership core during … Keep Reading

David Pastrnak Put Together a Ridiculous Season for the Bruins

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By: Chad Jones | Follow me on Twitter/X @ShutUpChadJones

Not much went right for the Boston Bruins during the 2024-2025 season. Boston missed the postseason for the first time since 2015-2016 with a record of 33-39-10, ranking fifth worst in the league. But despite all the turmoil swirling through this Bruins year, David Pastrnak generated an incredible season.

Pastrnak was one of three … Keep Reading

David Pastrnak is the Clear Fit for the Captaincy Following the Bruins’ Break-Up Day

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

David Pastrnak stepped into a difficult leadership role following Brad Marchand’s departure at the trade deadline. Since then, Pastrnak has proven that, while he’s a prolific point scorer, he’s also one of the strongest leaders the Black and Gold have seen.

Pastrnak concluded the 2024-25 season posting 43-63-106 through the full … Keep Reading

Bruins’ New Top Trio Beginning to Find Their Groove

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

The Boston Bruins took a chance on Swedish center Elias Lindholm in July of last year when they signed him to a 7-year, $54.25 million contract in free agency. With many fans excited for a strong, two-way center to be back in the Bruins’ line-up, expectations for Lindholm’s game were high. … Keep Reading

After Marchand’s Departure, Who Should Be the Next Captain of the Boston Bruins?

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By: Matthew Lemear | Follow Me on X @Mlemear331

As the hockey world knows, the Boston Bruins went full-sell and dealt away team Captain Brad Marchand on the National Hockey League’s trade deadline day. The Bruins also dealt assistant Captain Brandon Carlo and fill-in assistant Captain Charlie Coyle on the same day. After trading away three prominent members of your on-ice leadership team, we … Keep Reading

Column: For the Bruins to Turn the Page, David Pastrnak Needed to be Their Leader

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on X @cookejournalism

Brad Marchand is a Florida Panther — a designation not many foresaw at the beginning of the 2024-25 Boston Bruins season kickstarted by Don Sweeney inking some promising free agents with hopes to boast Boston’s roster with some postseason pedigree. But after a dismal season, the Bruins (30-30-8) are in a much different … Keep Reading

Nikita Zadorov Emerging as a Leader for the Boston Bruins

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

The Boston Bruins sent shockwaves through the hockey world on March 7th when they traded captain Brad Marchand to the Florida Panthers. Dealing the 16-year veteran officially signaled the end of the ‘2011 Stanley Cup Era’ and has forced the Black and Gold to begin forming their new leadership core. One player who could help usher … Keep Reading

‘Playing with Hart’: Boston’s Pastrnak Has Been Building His Case for the Hart Trophy

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

There’s no denying it: David Pastrnak has been a force for the Boston Bruins this season. In a season where almost nothing is going Boston’s way, Pastrnak has been one constant for the struggling club, despite getting off to a bit of a slow start. Posting 34-48-82 numbers through 67 … Keep Reading

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