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Nikita Zadorov Equiped to do it all for the Bruins

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on X @cookejournalism

Don’t confuse Nikita Zadorov with former teammate and offensive juggernaut, Cale Makar. Zadorov, a 6-foot-6 behemoth, knows his limitations. He’s defense first—using his dominant force to intimidate the opposition every shift—but he also knows he has a special knack with the puck on his stick.

“I have that touch,” Zadorov said after a training camp session … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Training Camp Recap: Week One

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

The first week of Boston Bruins training camp is in the books following two days of practice, an intrasquad scrimmage, and the first preseason game of the year last night against the New York Rangers. We’ve seen 45 skaters and five goalies suit up throughout camp, and there are plenty of storylines to discuss. Here are my biggest … Keep Reading

Changes to the Power Play Could Prove Beneficial for the Boston Bruins

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By: Eamonn McLean | Follow me on Twitter / X @EamonnMcLean44

After a second-round exit at the hands of the eventual Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers, the Boston Bruins knew that changes were needed. While the loss exposed several areas of concern, the B’s power play caught the attention of both Bruins Head Coach Jim Montgomery and General … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Announce the 2024 Training Camp Roster

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By: Ryan Jainchill | Follow me on Twitter / X @Jainchill_Ryan

On Tuesday, the Boston Bruins announced their training camp roster for the 2024-25 season. Fifty players, including one non-roster invite, have been invited to training camp. The Bruins’ camp begins tomorrow, with the first skate of the season at 10 a.m. on Thursday.

Here is the Bruins’ training camp roster:

Forwards

Joey … Keep Reading

Charlie McAvoy Weighs in on the Current State of the Bruins’ Defensive Core

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on X @cookejournalism

Charlie McAvoy made a quantitative observation following the conclusion of Boston Bruins captain’s practice Tuesday. Of all of the projected defensemen expected to crack Jim Montgomery’s lineup card this season, he is the smallest. At 6’1″, 209 pounds, it’s unfamiliar territory for the veteran Bruins blueliner.

It is also a rather uncharted … Keep Reading

Day One of Boston Bruins Captain’s Practice: Everything You Need to Know

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

Warrior Ice Arena played host to the first on-ice activities of the season for the 2024-25 iteration of the Boston Bruins. Players from throughout the organization dusted off their skates and donned the spoked-B for the first time as they attended the first captain’s practice of the (still technically) summer.

The biggest stories of … Keep Reading

Looking at the Bruins Defense and Goaltending Depth for the 2024-25 Season

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By: Ryan Jainchill | Follow me on Twitter/X @jainchill_ryan

Last week, we looked at the Boston Bruins forward depth chart, analyzing where the pieces may fall come Training Camp. Now, it’s time to look at the depth chart for the two positions instrumental in the Bruins’ success last season: defense and goaltending.

Right Shot Defenders: Charlie McAvoy, Brandon Carlo, Andrew Peeke, Keep Reading

Sweeney Putting an Emphasis on Size Will Help the Bruins Blue Line

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By: Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter / X @adbblue

Boston Bruins GM Don Sweeney made a couple of notable signings in free agency, inking center Elias Lindholm and defenseman Nikita Zadorov to long-term contracts. The Zadorov signing was for six years and $30 million, proving that Sweeney is emphasizing something particular. 

That would be addressing the physical size of the … Keep Reading

Where Does Nikita Zadorov Fit in the Boston Bruins Lineup?

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By: Eamonn McLean | Follow me on Twitter / X @EamonnMcLean44

On July 1st, the Boston Bruins announced the signing of Nikita Zadorov to a six-year, $30 Million contract. Zadorov is a six-foot-six, 236-pound left-handed defenseman known for his physical style of play. With the Bruins already boasting six capable defensemen at the NHL level, many wonder where Zadorov may fit in the Bruins … Keep Reading

Making Sense of Analytics: Where the Boston Bruins Need to Improve Their Roster

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

How good were the Bruins in 2023-24? Which parts of their team excelled, and which held them back? What do they need to improve on most? These are the questions every executive sets out to answer in the offseason as they look to strengthen their team. I may not be an NHL Executive, but I figured … Keep Reading

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