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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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Patrice Bergeron Will Become The Next Bruins Captain

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By Carrie Young | Follow me on Twitter @carrieyoung512

With Zdeno Chara’s official departure to the Washington Capitals yesterday, the Bruins will have a new captain for the first time in 14 seasons. General Manager Don Sweeney confirmed in a video conference this morning that the Bruins will name a captain for the 2020-21 season, and the choice is a … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins GM Don Sweeney Meets with Media After Chara Departure

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By: Andrew Taverna | Follow me on Twitter @andrewtaverna

The Boston Bruins GM, Don Sweeny, met with Bruins media today to discuss the recent news that 14-year veteran and Boston Bruins captain has decided to move on and sign a deal with the Washington Capitals. During his media availability, Sweeny addressed the offer the Bruins put forward, the future of the Bruin’s captaincy, and a couple … Keep Reading

Zdeno Chara Now A Former Bruin

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By Leon Lifschutz | Follow me @BruinsBreakdown

After a 14-year tenure with the Boston Bruins, Zdeno Chara is now a Washington Capital. The Caps will be the fourth team of his 22-year NHL career with a stop in Ottawa after being drafted and starting his career with the New York Islanders. The consummate team captain will leave a giant hole, figuratively and literally, … Keep Reading

Weighing The Pros And Cons If The Bruins Sign D Ben Hutton

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By: Patrick Donnelly | Follow me on Twitter @PatDonn12

As the Boston Bruins prepare to officially open up training camp in just a few days, it appears as if general manager Don Sweeney may not necessarily be done with his offseason shopping. David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reported over the weekend that Boston could potentially be interested in unrestricted free agent defenseman Ben Hutton.

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