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The Fraser Minten Factor: Why Boston’s Young Center Deserves Attention

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By: Mary Olivia Eyears | Follow me on Twitter / X @OliviaEyears

The Boston Bruins have no shortage of talent this season, but one young center is giving B’s fans plenty of reasons to take notice. Fraser Minten has quickly become one of the most exciting parts of the Black and Gold’s lineup, bringing offensive production, hockey knowledge, and a two-way game. At just … Keep Reading

The Bruins’ Penalty Box Regular: Nikita Zadorov

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By: Camryn Meece | Follow me on Twitter / X @MeeceCamryn

Nikita Zadorov has become quite familiar with the penalty box since joining the Boston Bruins. The 6-foot-7 defenseman has never shied away from physical play, whether that means delivering a big hit, sticking up for a teammate, or dropping the gloves. Of course, that style of play comes with its fair share … Keep Reading

Bruins Prospect Cole Chandler Is Off to a Great Start For Cape Breton in His Final QMJHL Season

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

Boston Bruins prospect Cole Chandler is making the most of his first—and only—season in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) with the Cape Breton Eagles. Selected by the Bruins in the fifth round of the 2025 NHL Draft, Chandler is taking this important step in his Canadian junior … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Finding ‘Sweet Spot’ with Elias Lindholm

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter/X @TCalauttis

It looks like the Boston Bruins have finally found the sweet spot for Elias Lindholm. After two seasons of forcing a square peg into a round hole, the Black and Gold have adjusted their expectations for the 31-year-old and found a happy medium that benefits both the player and the team.

Lindholm joined the Bruins in … Keep Reading

Report: Bruins Sign Khusntdinov to Contract Extension

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter/X @TCalauttis

The Boston Bruins have locked up yet another member of their growing young core. Emily Kaplan of ESPN has reported that the Black and gold have signed speedy winger Marat Khusnutdinov to a three-year contract extension with an average annual value of $3.95 million. News of an extension was first report yesterday afternoon by … Keep Reading

The Boston Bruins Need to Pick a Lane With Pavel Zacha

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter/X @TCalauttis

The Boston Bruins have a decision to make on Pavel Zacha; the direction they choose could have seismic implications on the future of the franchise. With the salary cap growing exponentially, and their top center in need of a new long-term deal, it’s time for the Black and Gold to be proactive and pick a lane.… Keep Reading

JJ Peterka Is Fitting in as a Bruin

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

This offseason, it was clear that the Boston Bruins needed more scoring and better overall offensive production to return to the playoffs in the 2026-2027 season. So, Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney took a gamble and sent two first-round picks to the Utah Mammoth for JJ Peterka.

The Mammoth obtained the number 23 pick … Keep Reading

Chris Johnston’s Newest Comments Open Concern on Bruins Forward Pavel Zacha

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By: Jake Ferraro | Follow me on Twitter/X @18Jxxx18

The Boston Bruins won 3-0 against the New York Rangers at TD Garden to open the 2026-27 National Hockey League season three nights ago. Tonight at 8 p.m. ET, the Bruins begin their first back-to-back of the season against the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre. Even in the first week of the new … Keep Reading

Bruins Leaning on Minten for Present and Future

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter/X @TCalauttis

The Boston Bruins started their season off on a high note last night, shutting out the New York Rangers 3-0 at TD Garden. David Pastrnak donned the captain’s ‘C’ for the first time, and Jeremy Swayman was spectacular in net, but the star of the show was Fraser Minten.

It wasn’t the smoothest or cleanest of … Keep Reading

JJ Peterka Delivered in his Bruins Debut

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By: Andrew Patten | Follow me on Twitter/X @a_patten11

When Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney parted with two first-round draft choices on the opening night of the 2026 National Hockey League draft to acquire JJ Peterka from the Utah Mammoth, the front office made a clear declaration: Boston’s window is open now, and adding a player with dynamic, game-breaking speed with a goal scorer’s … Keep Reading

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