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Bruins Report Card: Sweeney Presser Sparks The Offense

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By Leon Lifschutz | Follow me @BruinsBreakdown

In his press conference yesterday, Don Sweeney excoriated his team’s offensive output and was particularly disparaging of their 5v5 play and secondary scoring. The Bruins’ General Manager went so far as to threaten changes if needed. The team on the ice responded with four goals including two from players directly challenged by their boss. Let’s break … Keep Reading

Adam McQuaid Is A Perfect Candidate for Bruins Player Development Role

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By: Craig Eagles | Follow Me On Twitter @Eags37

It would appear that Adam McQuaid could be returning to the Boston Bruins? Veteran reporter and hockey lifer Mark Divver reported that McQuaid has been in attendance for the Providence Bruins several times this week. One could speculate that McQuaid’s presence is certainly not by coincidence. The longtime Bruin and 2011 Stanley Cup Champion announced his … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Trade Targets

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By: Zach Carlone | Follow me on Twitter @zcarlone21

Although the NHL’s trade deadline for this season is over a month away from now on April 12th, it’s no secret that the Bruins could use some help in their lineup, or can they? As of today, the Bruins sit in first place in the MassMutual East Division with a record of 11-3-2. There are not … Keep Reading

Looking Ahead: Should the Bruins Re-Sign David Krejci?

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By: Zach Carlone | Follow me on Twitter @zcarlone21

For somebody like Bruins center David Krejci to be considered a free agent after this shortened 2020-21 season is bizarre, but Boston sports fans saw what happened when football legend Tom Brady became a free agent from the Patriots last summer. The longtime Bruins center is nearing the end of his six-year, 43.5 million … Keep Reading

Bruins’ Sweeney Named Team Canada Assistant GM

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By: Patrick Donnelly | Follow me on Twitter @PatDonn12

Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney has been named an assistant general manager for Team Canada at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Hockey Canada also announced Wednesday that St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong would serve in the same role for Canada at the Olympics.

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Bruins Add Maritime Scout to the Fold During Pandemic

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By: Craig Eagles | Follow Me On Twitter @Eags37

The Boston Bruins have always had a pipeline to the Canadian Maritimes. From Willie O’Ree and Gerry Ouellette to Bob Joyce, Glen Murray, Brad Marchand, Adam McQuaid, and even Don Sweeney, the Maritimes has always served the Black and Gold well. 

In recent years the Maritimes has become a hotspot for producing fantastic NHL prospects. Given … Keep Reading

Bruins Zboril Surprises in Season Debut

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By: Craig Eagles | Follow Me On Twitter @Eags37

It’s been a long and winding road for Jakub Zboril. 

Any mention of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, Zboril’s name comes to the forefront of the conversation. There are two things that come to mind when people hear his name, “Draft day bust” or “untapped potential.” 

The departure of longtime B’s captain and future … Keep Reading

Patrice Bergeron Named 20th Captain In Bruins History

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By: Patrick Donnelly | Follow me on Twitter @PatDonn12

In what is hardly a surprise, the Boston Bruins announced Thursday that Patrice Bergeron has been named as the 20th captain in franchise history. Bergeron is entering his 17th season in the National Hockey League and with the team.

“To be Captain of an Original Six franchise is an honor, and a role that … Keep Reading

Where Will The Bruins Finish In The New Format?

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By: Michael DiGiorgio | Follow Me On Twitter @BostonDiGiorgio

It’s officially 2021, and a new NHL season is upon us. The NHL and NHLPA agreed to begin the NHL season on January 13, 2020, and play a 56-game season ending in May. The number of games isn’t the only feature uncomparable from normal years; the divisions will differ.

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