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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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Breaking: Boston Bruins Announce 2021 Season Schedule

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By: Kyle O’Rourke | Follow Me on Twitter @k_orourke15

The Boston Bruins announced Wednesday the schedule for their impending 56-game shortened season. The black and gold will begin their 2021 campaign with three games on the road starting January 14th before returning home for a four-game stand. The team’s full schedule can be viewed here.

Quick Turnaround

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Boston will play in … Keep Reading

Does Offense Or Defense Matter More For Bruins Success?

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By Leon Lifschutz | Follow me @BruinsBreakdown

The debate over what matters more, offense or defense, has raged in sports likely since their creation. Does Novak Djokovic’s attack succeed versus Rafael Nadal’s ability to defend and return? Does the stalwart defense of the 1985 Chicago Bears hold off the offensive onslaught of the 2013 Denver Broncos? How does the dynamic offense of the … Keep Reading

Ten Questions Leading Up to the Boston Bruins’ 2020-21 Season

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By: Kyle O’Rourke | Follow Me on Twitter @k_orourke15

At the moment, there is no certainty when, or if, the 2020-21 NHL season will be played. While we wait patiently for the players and owners to agree to terms on next season, we can look ahead to what the Bruins will look like after some significant offseason changes. Now that the offseason moves … Keep Reading

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