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Bruins Stats Corner: Shattenkirk the Journeyman

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By Karoline Sears | Follow me on Mastodon: @spelled_with_a_k and Substack

Hindsight is 20/20 and I think it’s safe to say that Don Sweeny was specifically looking to add veterans to the lineup as a way to transition the Boston Bruins from their most recent golden age (2006-2025) into the next. I’ll get into why I think the current golden age … Keep Reading

Could the Next Salary Cap Savings for the Boston Bruins Come via Derek Forbort?

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

The Boston Bruins, one of the National Hockey League’s most storied franchises, are currently facing a familiar challenge – managing their salary cap. With restricted free agents Trent Frederic and Jeremy Swayman done with the arbitration periods and signed, per PuckPedia.com, the Bruins have 22 of 23 players locked up … Keep Reading

David Pastrnak to Take Next Steps as a Leader for the Boston Bruins

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Tommy Bennett | Follow Me On Twitter @TJBennettt37

Things will look different next season. Patrice Bergeron has officially retired and David Krejci could follow. Boston has veterans in place that can help be leaders, but Don Sweeney has a vision. One player in particular will be expected to take the next steps as a leader.

Sweeney envisions David Pastrnak taking that next step in … Keep Reading

If Bergeron Retires, Who Will be the Next Boston Bruins Captain?

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By: Lauren Spencer | Follow Me on Twitter: @laurenspenc

As this offseason continues without a signing from Patrice Bergeron, it is starting to sink in that he may not be returning. While this leaves a massive gap in the on-ice depth chart, it also hurts the Bruins in the locker room. As a member of the Bruins and current captain, Bergeron … Keep Reading

Top-Ten Boston University Players to Skate with the Boston Bruins

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By: Ryan Gagne | Follow Me On Twitter @keepingthestats

Over the weekend, the Boston Bruins brought home another former Boston University (BU) prospect, signing Kevin Shattenkirk to a one-year deal. According to statistics from Hockey-Reference.com, 91 former BU Alumni have advanced to the NHL, with 24 playing with the Bruins. 

As of 2023, no former Terriers’ players have earned enshrinement into the Hockey Hall of … Keep Reading

Stats Corner Report Cards: Boston Bruins Free Agents

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By Karoline Sears | Follow me on Mastodon: @spelled_with_a_k and Substack

It’s the end of the school year, and I’m handing out report cards ahead of the free agency to see how some Boston Bruins pending free agents performed over the course of the last season. I think we all knew halfway through the 2022-2023 season that a good … Keep Reading

Should Boston Bruins Connor Clifton Stay Or Walk?

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By: Tommy Bennett | Follow Me On Twitter @TJBennettt37

There are numerous decisions that Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney needs to make as the 2023 off-season continues. The National Hockey League Entry Draft is over a week away, and free agency to start the month of July, but the organization has a list of restricted free agents and unrestricted free agents to … Keep Reading

Bruins’ GM Don Sweeney Looks to Retool /Rebuild Heading Into Draft Day

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By: James Swindells | Follow me on Twitter @jimswindells68

As the NHL’s Stanley Cup Finals kick off on Saturday night, the Boston Bruins continue to work on their preparation for the league’s annual entry draft on June 28th in Nashville. Having moved inside of a month on the calendar until the draft, Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney will be tasked with getting the Bruins … Keep Reading

How do the Bruins Rebuild a Team They Went all in on in 2022-23?

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By: Michelle Mongeon | Follow me on Twitter @monge3328

The season has ended, most of the dust has settled, and now the Bruin’s brass is sitting down with the media for an exit press conference to answer questions on the quick exit out of the playoffs. But, of course, that is only one area of concern Don Sweeney, the General Manager of the … Keep Reading

The Bruins and Lightning: Optimistic Prophecy or Cruel Pattern?

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By: Pierce Brody | Follow me on Twitter @PierceBrody3

The 2019 NHL playoffs were supposed to be the Tampa Bay Lightning’s year. In recent memory, they had put together one of the most dominant regular seasons, finishing with the then-record 62 wins and just 16 losses. They had the league’s best offense, the best defense, and the best power play. They … Keep Reading

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