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Boston Bruins Special Teams Preview: Power Play

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By: Jack Studley  |  Follow me on Twitter/X @jackstudley13

The Boston Bruins’ power play last season was poor; there is no good way to describe it. The numbers will back it up: the power play finished at 15.2%, the lowest that number has been since the lockout-shortened 2013 season. Throughout this past season, the power play underwent a lot of change, notably losing key contributors … Keep Reading

What Viktor Arvidsson is Capable of Bringing to the Boston Bruins

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By: Jack Studley  |  Follow me on Twitter/X @jackstudley13

Nine minutes before the free agency window opened on July 1, 2025, the Boston Bruins announced they had acquired forward Viktor Arvidsson from the Edmonton Oilers. The 5’10” left winger represented Sweden last season at the Four Nations Faceoff, but after a stat line of 15-12–27 with the Oilers, and bouncing in and out of the … Keep Reading

Could Will Moore Prove to be a Draft Steal for the Boston Bruins?

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By: Ryan Bosworth | Follow me on Twitter / X @RyanJBosworth

In the 2025 National Hockey League Entry Draft, the Bruins had the most draft capital that they’ve had in the last decade. With their first pick in the second round, the Bruins selected William Moore from Boston College.

Once projected to be selected in the first round, … Keep Reading

Bruins Line Breakdown: Fourth Line Analysis

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By: Declan Flavin | Follow me on Twitter / X @FlavinDeclan

The fourth line is where the National Hockey League Boston Bruins bring their deeper grit and grind. General Manager Don Sweeney is hoping the acquired physicality will deliver for the fourth line, which remains an underrated part of a team’s capability. The energy and toughness from the bottom group can … Keep Reading

Bruins Line Breakdown: Third Line Analysis

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By: Declan Flavin | Follow me on Twitter / X @FlavinDeclan

With the Boston Bruins’ third and fourth lines, it will be a wait-and-see game to determine which unit comes together. For the third line, though, it will most likely be the lighter and more offensively minded players from the depth pool. Although it’s possible, it’s hard to imagine a player like Tanner Jeannot starting … Keep Reading

Bruins Line Breakdown: Second Line Analysis

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By: Declan Flavin | Follow me on Twitter / X @FlavinDeclan

It is time to evaluate a projected second line for the Boston Bruins, and this is where things become a bit more uncertain. A Pavel Zacha, Casey Mittelstadt, and Viktor Arvidsson combination still carries plenty of intrigue thanks to the blend of skill sets it offers. The dynamic lies in the presence of two … Keep Reading

Kenny Kaminsky’s Top Ten Boston Bruins Prospects for the 2025-26 Season

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

As the excitement of the National Hockey League off-season begins to settle, it’s a great time to evaluate the Boston Bruins’ prospect pool. It’s no secret that the team headed into last season with one of the most depleted prospect pools in the NHL. In light of recent struggles, the … Keep Reading

James Hagens Will Return to Boston College for Sophomore Season

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By: Jack Studley  |  Follow me on Twitter/X @jackstudley13

The Boston Bruins landed a gift from the hockey gods on draft night. James Hagens is a natural talent who was the consensus first overall pick coming into the beginning of the 2024-25 season, and somehow the Bruins landed him with the seventh pick. The Hauppauge, NY native grew up on Long Island … Keep Reading

Inside Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney’s Blueprint: Responsibility, Energy, and Physicality

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By: Declan Flavin | Follow me on Twitter / X @FlavinDeclan

Although the boo birds were out for another Don Sweeney-led Boston Bruins offseason, no one can claim he is without a plan. The plan was direct in re-establishing an identity for the team, both for the present and the future. The Bruins, throughout last season, had not just lost modern … Keep Reading

Is It Time for the Bruins to Consider Trading Matthew Poitras?

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

A hot topic continues to surround the Boston Bruins and their fans this offseason: the future of one of the team’s brightest young stars, Matthew Poitras. Fans have been debating this issue since the draft, presenting an intriguing dilemma. It’s hard to believe that Don Sweeney would consider trading the young center, … Keep Reading

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