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Boston Bruins Place Tyler Johnson on Unconditonal Waivers

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

Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced on Thursday that forward Tyler Johnson has been placed on unconditional waivers for the purpose of contract termination. Johnson appeared in nine games for the Bruins this season, recording two assists.

After attending training camp on a professional tryout (PTO), Johnson was signedKeep Reading

Providence Bruins Aim to Maintain Their Hot Streak this Weekend as They Face-Off Against Their Connecticut Rivals

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By: Kenny Kaminsky | Follow me on Twitter/X @KennyKaminsky

On Wednesday, the Providence Bruins secured a hard-fought victory over the Bridgeport Islanders at the Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport, Connecticut. With goalie Michael DiPietro playing a crucial role and an intense second period in which the Bruins scored four goals, the team achieved a solid 4-2 win against Bridgeport. The rematch … Keep Reading

The Bruins Need to Keep David Pastrnak and Pavel Zacha Together

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By: Chad Jones I Follow me on Twitter/X @ShutUpChadJones

The last two times the Boston Bruins took the ice at TD Garden, the fans in attendance were treated to one of the most exciting plays in sports: a game-winning overtime goal. On both occasions, Pavel Zacha was the hero and lit the lamp to secure the extra point for the Bruins. … Keep Reading

Mark Kastelic is Becoming a Key Player for the Boston Bruins

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By: Tim Burke | Follow me on Twitter / X @timsports3

Following a second straight season that resulted in a home-ice elimination loss to the Florida Panthers, where the Boston Bruins were pushed around, General Manager Don Sweeney clearly stressed building a bigger, stronger, and heavier roster. Signing 6 foot 6 defender Nikita Zadorov to a six-year, $30 million contract … Keep Reading

Re-Visiting the Boston Bruins Stellar 2016 Draft Class

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By: Kenny Kaminsky | Follow me on Twitter/X @KennyKaminsky

The 2016 National Hockey League Entry Draft took place in Buffalo, New York, where perennial superstar Auston Matthews was selected first overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Leafs’ choice to pick Matthews proved to be an excellent decision. However, the players chosen in the following picks failed to meet expectations, … Keep Reading

Is it Time For the Boston Bruins to Call Up Top Prospect Fabian Lysell?

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By: Kenny Kaminsky | Follow me on Twitter/X @KennyKaminsky

Since being selected 21st overall in the 2021 National Hockey League Entry Draft, fans have eagerly anticipated the arrival of top prospect Fabian Lysell. The Swedish winger excelled during the COVID-shortened season, securing a spot as an under-aged player in the Swedish Hockey League.

After the draft, Lysell joined the Western … Keep Reading

For the Boston Bruins and Jake DeBrusk, It Will Always be a Story of What-Ifs

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

Whether you like them or not, it’s impossible not to be intrigued by the possibility of hypothetical what-ifs. They allow us to scratch that unreachable itch in the part of our brain where fantasy and imagination reside. And perhaps one of the biggest what-ifs of our modern-day Boston Bruins involves Jake DeBrusk.

DeBrusk returned to Causeway … Keep Reading

Preview: Boston Bruins vs. Jake DeBrusk and the Vancouver Canucks

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By: Julia Simone | Follow me on Twitter / X @j_simone40

The Boston Bruins will face the Vancouver Canucks tonight at TD Garden for the first time this season. The Canucks are currently the best road team in the league with a 7-1-0 record on the road. This is the team’s second game of a six-game road trip. Tonight marks Jake Debrusk’s … Keep Reading

‘Flatline’ Training Camp to Blame for Boston Bruins’ Mediocre Start

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

The dust has finally settled on a whirlwind 48 hours for the Boston Bruins, and they’ve come out the other side with a new bench boss. On Tuesday evening, the team announced via Twitter (X) that they relieved Jim Montgomery of his duties and hired longtime staffer Joe Sacco as interim head coach. General Manager … Keep Reading

The Bruins Veterans Need to Take Accountability and Raise Their Level of Play

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By: Chad Jones I Follow me on Twitter/X @ShutUpChadJones

With the Boston Bruins relieving Jim Montgomery of his head coaching duties, there is still plenty of internal blame to hand out within the organization behind the team’s 8-9-3 record. Don Sweeney and Cam Neely deserve a hefty portion of criticism due to their drafting woes, poor free-agent signings, and … Keep Reading

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