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Kevin Shattenkirk’s Increased Confidence Sparks Offensive Jolt For Boston

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on Twitter / X @cookejournalism

Last summer, Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney took a deep dive into the bargain bin. Among others, Sweeney took a chance on James van Riemsdyk, Morgan Geekie, and grizzled veteran Kevin Shattenkirk, spending roughly $4.05 million towards the 2023-24 cap hit between the three free agent signings. As the Bruins are 37 games … Keep Reading

Although Inconsistent, the Bruins have Been Productive on the Power Play

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

The Boston Bruins have been streaky on the power play this season but have also been productive at the same time. They currently have the fourth-highest power-play percentage in the league at 27.5%. The numbers may not seem accurate as the man advantage has not necessarily passed the eye test during many games … Keep Reading

The Low-to-High and High-to-Low Games are Clicking for the Bruins

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

The Boston Bruins lost four straight games before the holiday break and struggled to produce offense, scoring a combined seven goals. They have turned things around after the break and have now won four in a row after defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 Tuesday night. 

During the four-game winning streak, they have … Keep Reading

Mason Lohrei is Showing Progression as of Late for the Bruins

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

With the 58th overall pick in the second round of the 2020 NHL draft, the Boston Bruins selected defenseman Mason Lohrei from the Green Bay Gamblers of the USHL. He then played two seasons at Ohio State University and was the team’s top-scoring blueliner twice.

Lohrei finished the season with AHL affiliate Providence … Keep Reading

Parker Wotherspoon is Taking Advantage of His Opportunities With the Bruins

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By: Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On X (Formerly Twitter) @adbblue

At the start of training camp for the Boston Bruins, defenseman Parker Wotherspoon was a name that most Bruins fans probably hadn’t heard before. But with injuries ravaging the Bruins Blue line through the year, Wotherspoon has found himself in the Boston lineup for five games this season.

The former New York Islanders … Keep Reading

Charlie McAvoy and Pavel Zacha Returned as Full Participants at Bruins Practice This Morning

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

The Boston Bruins had two welcoming faces join them at practice this morning at the Warrior Ice Arean in Brighton, Massachusetts. Defenseman Charlie McAvoy and forward Pavel Zacha were full participants at the team practice, and it looks like both could be in the lineup tomorrow night as the … Keep Reading

Bruins Send Jesper Boqvist and Ian Mitchell to Providence With Charlie McAvoy and Pavel Zacha set to Return

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on Twitter / X @cookejournalism

Following last night’s 2-1 overtime loss to the New York Rangers, two more Boston Bruins are back on the road to Providence. In Boston’s latest transaction in their active farm system, Jesper Boqvist and Ian Mitchell are being sent back down to Providence. The move comes just days after Boqvist was called up … Keep Reading

Lindholm and Carlo Need to Reach the Next Level With Forbort and Mcavoy Out

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By: Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On X (Formerly Twitter) @adbblue

The Boston Bruins recently placed Derek Forbort on LTIR, and he is not eligible to return until December 31st. Forbort is arguably the team’s top penalty-killing defenseman, leading all players in shorthanded time on ice per game with 3:34.

Thursday afternoon, it was announced that Charlie McAvoy was placed on injured reserve. Typically, a player … Keep Reading

Bruins Place Charlie McAvoy and Pavel Zacha on Injured Reserve

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on Twitter / X @cookejournalism

Boston Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery described Charlie McAvoy and Pavel Zacha’s upper body injuries as day-to-day at yesterday’s morning skate. However, two critical components of Boston’s roster are slotted to miss more time than expected. On Thursday afternoon, the Bruins announced both McAvoy and Zacha were placed on injury reserve, calling up Patrick … Keep Reading

Facing Adversity is a Good Thing For the Bruins

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By Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On X (Formerly Twitter) @adbblue

The Boston Bruins started their centennial season white hot. But, recently, the team has slowed down a bit and dealt with some injuries in the process. The injury bug has affected the team all season but was not as impactful as now.  

Last year’s team had as close to a perfect campaign … Keep Reading

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