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Boston Bruins: Worst Signings In Recent History

By: Max Mainville | Check me out on Twitter @tkdmaxbjj

There are good signings and then there are bad signings. Often times, the final verdict that decides if a player’s new contract is either “good” or “bad” comes after an unsuccessful time with that new team. However, sometimes the length of the contract or the amount of money the player is making can be difficult to swallow due to the … Keep Reading

Can Backes Still Be A Valuable Contributor For The Bruins?

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By: Garrett Haydon | Follow me on Twitter @thesportsguy97

Two years ago, the Bruins made an overpay in free agency. Frequently on the first day of free agency teams will pay too much for players that won’t ever live up to their contract. Overpaying happens all the time, very rarely is a player paid the right amount based on their skills. Often, … Keep Reading

Danton Heinen’s Future With The Bruins

By: Drew Johnson | Follow Me On Twitter: @doobshmoob

Danton Heinen’s rookie campaign was a strong one. Lacing up the skates 77 times during the regular season, the Boston Bruins racked up 16 goals and 31 assists. The 23-year-old can certainly be proud of his NHL debut.

Heinen’s impressive start could land him in a top-six role this season, especially if GM Don Sweeney isn’t able to reel in a … Keep Reading

Could Tyler Seguin Return To The Bruins One Year From Now?

By: Max Mainville | Check me out on Twitter @tkdmaxbjj

Just over five years ago, the Boston Bruins traded away forward Rich Peverley, defenceman Ryan Button, and forward Tyler Seguin to the Dallas Stars for forward Loui Eriksson, defenceman Joe Morrow, forward Reilly Smith, and forward Matt Fraser.

The controversial trade had it’s speculated reasons as to why the deal went through, but no official word was released by any … Keep Reading

Bruins Should Steer Away From Trades This Offseason

By: Max Mainville | Check me out on Twitter @tkdmaxbjj

During the weeks before the NHL Draft and the beginning of Free Agency, the Boston Bruins were one of the main teams involved in some of the biggest rumors – especially when it comes to the signing of big-name free agents such as Ilya Kovalchuk and John Tavares.

To the disappointment of many Bruins fans, not a single headlined name … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins: John Tavares Signing Should Be Avoided

By: Max Mainville | Check me out on Twitter @tkdmaxbjj

As the NHL Offseason passes the NHL Entry Draft, the rumors of free agent signings arise left, right, and center, but often the names of those players do not peak the interest of many fans. However, during the 2018 NHL Offseason, some big names become unrestricted free agents on July 1st.

Forward Ilya Kovalchuk was the main player in the … Keep Reading

Interest In John Tavares Shows That Bruins Management Has The Right Mindset

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By Mike Cratty | Follow me on Twitter @Mike_Cratty

John Tavares season is progressing into full swing mode as the star New York Islanders center is set to meet with other NHL teams during his free-agent decision-making process. Arthur Staple of The Athletic New York got the buzz going even more when sent out the tweet below last night.

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Boston Bruins Roster Breakdown: Part 3

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By: Chris Nosek | Follow Me On Twitter: @cnosek6342

Now that we have examined nine of the Bruins starting twelve forwards, it’s time to examine the line that experienced the most changes during this past season. Before we get into how the line was set up at the end of the season, we first need to look at the piece it lost during the season.… Keep Reading

A Look At The Boston Bruins Salary Cap

 

By: Andrew Thompson                                                                 Twitter: @godwentwhoops

The Boston Bruins exceeded most fans expectations last season. The youth movement helped lead the team into a second-round run in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. While their early exit was disappointing, the B’s front office now have to turn the page and look to the upcoming 2018-19 season.

Moving forward, the Bruins have a few things going for them regarding the salary cap. The … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins: Was David Backes A Mistake?

 

By: Lucas Salvatore | Check me out on Twitter @lsalvatore29

In July 2016 the Boston Bruins made a huge splash when they signed star power forward and former captain of the St Louis Blues David Backes. Two years later after being eliminated in 5 games against the Tampa Bay Lightning Backes finds himself number one on the popular buyout section of CapFriendly.

 

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