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Bruins Could Need Next Man Up in Home Opener

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By Gayle Troiani | Follow me on Twitter @LadyBruinsFan

The Boston Bruins may be without top-six forward Jake DeBrusk in the team’s home opener Saturday night when they host the Arizona Coyotes after Debrusk suffered an upper-body injury in the first game of the season.

Early in the second, DeBrusk was digging for the puck in the corner when Washinton defenseman Erik Gustafsson landed a … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins 2022-2023 Roster

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By Gayle Troiani | Follow me on Twitter @LadyBruinsFan

The NHL deadline for teams to submit their opening day rosters has come and gone, and the Boston Bruins enter the 2022-2023 season with little to no surprises except maybe the inclusion of recently waived Nick Foligno and Mike Reilly.

Boston announced a roster complied of 14 forwards, seven defensemen, and two goalies: Patrice Bergeron, Brandon … Keep Reading

What the Bruins Top-Six Could Look Like Opening Night

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By: Gayle Troiani | Follow me on Twitter @LadyBruinsFan

If the skates of Brad Marchand weren’t enough to try and fill while the left-wing rehabs from offseason hip surgery, coach Jim Montgomery now has the task of replacing Taylor Hall on David Krejci’s line following the upper body injury Hall suffered during the Bruins preseason tilt against the Flyers on October … Keep Reading

Despite Injuries, Bruins Cracked Super 16. Do They Belong There?

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By: Gayle Troiani | Follow me on Twitter @LadyBruinsFan

We all know how the 2021-22 NHL season ended for the Bruins. We all know what has happened following the Game 7 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round of the playoffs – Bruce Cassidy took the fall and lost his job, Jim Montgomery was named as his successor, Jake DeBrusk rescinded his … Keep Reading

Which Bruins Prospects Could Impress at Training Camp?

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By: Nathan Anderson | Follow me on Twitter @nathandrsn

The Boston Bruins season is almost here. The prospect challenge has come and gone, preseason officially starts on Saturday, and the official training camp roster has been announced. However, a few spots are still open on the opening day lineup due to injuries. While veteran players could fill those spots, I’ve been getting … Keep Reading

Coming Attractions: Breakout Season Ahead For New Boston Bruins Forward Pavel Zacha

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By: James Swindells / Follow me on Twitter @jimswindells68

On June 13, 2022, Bruins’ General Manager Don Sweeney traded forward Erik Haula to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for Pavel Zacha. A glance at Zacha shows Sweeney dealt for a player that has not lived up to the lofty expectations of a former sixth overall draft selection in 2015. The Bruins gained a … Keep Reading

The Bruins Should Expect More From Craig Smith This Year

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By: Gayle Troiani | Follow me on Twitter @LadyBruinsFan

Craig Smith struggled offensively in the 2021-2022 season for the Bruins, but that doesn’t mean he’s destined to be a failure this season. Bruins fans should expect not only to see an uptake in his offensive output but also a more confident playing style.

Last year, Smith played musical chairs when it came to … Keep Reading

An Inside Look on Bruins’ Forward Trent Frederic Next Season

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By: Ryan Duffy | Follow Me On Twitter @Rduffy26

With just over a month before the start of the NHL regular season, the Bruins’ roster seems to be coming into form with Boston signing Pavel Zacha, Patrice Bergeron, and David Krejci. The Bruins will be without some essential pieces to start the regular season with Brad Marchand, Charlie McAvoy, and … Keep Reading

Bruins’ Free Agent Options After Potential Craig Smith Trade

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By: Michael Rudd | Follow me on Twitter @Bosmike808.

It’s not a secret that Boston forward Craig Smith is on the trade block. According to CapFriendly, Boston is approximately $2.2 million over the salary cap with 24 roster players. Moving Craig Smith and his $3.1 million cap hit gives the Bruins just under 900k in cap room. That’s not a … Keep Reading

Three Players that Could Fill the Bruins’ Third Line Right Wing

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By: Ryan Duffy | Follow Me On Twitter @Rduffy26

On Tuesday, August 16th, Jimmy Murphy from BostonHockeyNow.com reported that the Boston Bruins are exploring the trade market with third-line right wing Craig Smith. With Boston’s recent signings of Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci, the Bruins are $2.4 million over the salary cap. To get below the cap ceiling ($82.5 million), Boston may … Keep Reading

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