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Many Questions Face The Bruins Before Regular Season Begins

By: Lucas Pearson  |  Follow Me On Twitter @LucasPearson_
Hockey is oh so close to being back. The Charlie McAvoy and Brandon Carlo contracts have been signed, and the Bruins are beginning to play actual hockey again. But even with the regular season less than two weeks away, many questions still face the Bruins entering the year.

How Healthy Is The Team Going to Be?

It seems like the Bruins, … Keep Reading

Backes Appears Ready for Bruins Camp

By Carrie Salls | Find me on Twitter @nittgrl73
One of the most polarizing figures of the 2019 offseason, David Backes appeared on the ice at Warrior Ice Arena Wednesday morning for captains’ practice. A day earlier, it was reported by WEEI’s Matt Kalman that Backes’ agent said the veteran forward is “healthy and ready to go” for Bruins camp, which begins Sept. 12.

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Backes' Time in Boston About So Much More Than Points

By Carrie Salls | Follow me on Twitter @nittgrl73
It may be fitting that the image of David Backes that many Bruins fans have emblazoned on their memories was actually a highlight in another player’s young career. That moment came on April 21, 2017, when veteran leader Backes gave Sean Kuraly a “noogie” on the Bruins bench in celebration of one of the rookie forward’s two goals that helped keep … Keep Reading

Bruins Backes, Wagner Likely To Sit Out Game Seven

By Carrie Salls | Follow me on Twitter @nittgrl73
Boston Bruins Coach Bruce Cassidy indicated on Monday that the lineup for Wednesday’s series-deciding seventh game of the Stanley Cup Finals will probably look just like the one that took the ice for Sunday’s 5-1 victory, with one possible exception that seemed even less likely as the week progressed. If those plans hold up, that means former St. Louis Blues captain … Keep Reading

Kuhlman Making An Impact For Bruins In Cup Final

By: Garrett Haydon | Follow Me On Twitter @thesportsguy97
Oftentimes in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, experience makes all the difference. Typically speaking, experienced players get more opportunities because of their past performance, and they are counted on much more than inexperienced players. The Boston Bruins are no stranger to playoff experience. Three of the most important players on the team, Tuukka Rask, Patrice Bergeron, and Zdeno Chara have over 300 … Keep Reading

How the Boston Bruins Constructed their Stanley Cup Roster

By: Lucas Pearson  |  Follow Me On Twitter @LucasPearson_
There’s no denying that this Bruins Stanley Cup roster is incredible, but how did they all get to the Bruins? Let’s take a look at their journeys to Boston.

Brad Marchand

Drafted by the Bruins in the 3rd round, 71st overall in the 2006 NHL Draft. The Bruins actually acquired this pick from the New York Islanders during the draft for … Keep Reading

Bruins Post-Game Recap: SCF Game 2: St. Louis at Boston: 5/29/19

Alexander Steen of the St. Louis Blues mixes it up with Jake DeBrusk and Connor Clifton of the Boston Bruins during the second period in Game 1 of the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Final at TD Garden on May 27, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

(Photo Credit: Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

By Mike Cratty | Follow me on Twitter @Mike_Cratty
Home: Boston Bruins
Away: St. Louis Blues

Boston’s Lineup

Forwards

Marchand – Bergeron – Pastrnak
DeBrusk – Krejci – Backes
Johansson – Coyle – Heinen
Nordstrom – Kuraly – Acciari

Defense

Chara – McAvoy
Krug – Carlo
Grzelcyk – Clifton

Goalies

Rask
Halak

St Louis’s Lineup

Forwards

Schwartz – Schenn – Tarasenko
Blais – O’Reilly – … Keep Reading

Career Year for Bruins' Chris Wagner

By: Chris Greene  |  Follow me on Twitter @cgreenesports
Boston Bruins forward Chris Wagner’s season seems to have ended last week, after he blocked a Justin Faulk slap shot, injuring his forearm in the process. If that is the case, the 27-year-old had himself a solid first season for the Black and Gold.
The Walpole, MA native signed a two year deal with the Bruins last summer, after spending most … Keep Reading

Bruins Return to Stanley Cup Final…This Time As Cup Favorites!

By: Jack McCarthy  |  Follow Me On Twitter @73johnnymac  
The Boston Bruins will open the Stanley Cup Final at TD Garden on Monday, May 27th against the Western Conference champion St Louis Blues.  The modern Bruins fan has witnessed the 2011 team win the Cup, and now, in 2019, the Bruins’ third Stanley Cup Final appearance in nine seasons.
As everyone waits through the agonizing break until the puck … Keep Reading

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