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Despite Low Offensive Numbers, Hampus Lindholm Makes His Presence Known for the Bruins

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on Twitter / X @cookejournalism

Hampus Lindholm hasn’t found his name on the scoresheet too often this season for the Boston Bruins. In Boston’s first 43 games of the 2023-24 season, the veteran blueliner has only lit the lamp once. Lindholm has gone 28 straight games without finding the back of the net, compiling just eleven assists in that … Keep Reading

Coyle’s Defensive Game Has Vastly Improved With the Bruins

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By: Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter / X @adbblue

At the 2019 NHL trade deadline, GM Don Sweeney traded Ryan Donato and a fifth-round pick for Charlie Coyle. It has undoubtedly been one of the best trades Sweeney has made, and Coyle has been an essential player since he’s been with the Black and Gold. 

With Patrice Bergeron retiring this past off-season, the … Keep Reading

Bruins Assign Georgii Merkulov to Providence, Recall Jesper Boqvist

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on Twitter / X @cookejournalism

With Matt Poitras competing in the 2024 World Junior Championships for Canada, Boston Bruins fans wondered what would happen to recent call-up Georgii Merkulov when Poitras returned from the tournament. On Saturday afternoon, Bruins fans got their answer. Ahead of the team’s matchup with the Tampa Bay Lightning at TD … Keep Reading

Kevin Shattenkirk’s Increased Confidence Sparks Offensive Jolt For Boston

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on Twitter / X @cookejournalism

Last summer, Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney took a deep dive into the bargain bin. Among others, Sweeney took a chance on James van Riemsdyk, Morgan Geekie, and grizzled veteran Kevin Shattenkirk, spending roughly $4.05 million towards the 2023-24 cap hit between the three free agent signings. As the Bruins are 37 games … Keep Reading

Bruins Forward Pavel Zacha Has Become One of the NHL’s Most Versatile Players

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By: Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On X / Twitter @adbblue

During the 2022-23 off-season, Boston Bruins GM Don Sweeney sent Erik Haula to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for Pavel Zacha in a one-for-one deal. Thus far, the transaction is one of the best Sweeney has ever made. Zacha set career highs in goals, assists, and points last season with a line … Keep Reading

Why the Bruins Can’t Trade Linus Ullmark

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on Twitter / X @cookejournalism

The Boston Bruins have lost four of their last five contests, revealing numerous holes in their current roster. They lack consistent scoring, are in dire need of a physical defenseman, and, above all, haven’t been able to close out games. While the Black and Gold are struggling to find their … Keep Reading

Ryan Mougenel Criticizes Bruins Prospect Fabian Lysell: ‘He’s Got to Start Buying in’

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on Twitter / X @cookejournalism

A quick look at the stat sheet would leave Boston Bruins fans thinking that top prospect Fabian Lysell is ready to leap to the National Hockey League. Following a productive year with the Providence Bruins last season in the American Hockey League, where Lysell put up 37 points in 54 games, the 20-year-old … Keep Reading

Bruins Charlie Coyle is on Pace for the Best Season of his Career

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on Twitter / X @cookejournalism

When the Boston Bruins acquired Charlie Coyle at the trade deadline during the 2018-19 NHL season, they were looking for a consistent third-line center who would provide scoring depth to round out the roster’s bottom six forwards. Known for his ability to protect the puck and make plays for his linemates, Coyle was the … Keep Reading

Bruins James van Riemsdyk is the Latest Surprise in a Flourishing Boston Offense

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on Twitter @cookejournalism

Last season was an exciting time to be a Boston Bruins fan. As the team cruised to an NHL-best 135 points with their dominant 65-12-5 regular season showing, nothing would stop the Black and Gold on their quest for the Stanley Cup. However, the hearts of Bruins fans were crushed when the eighth-seeded Florida Panthers stunned … Keep Reading

Why the Bruins Absolutely Should Not Trade Linus Ullmark

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By Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On X (Formerly Twitter) @adbblue

The Boston Bruins are 10-1-1 through the first 12 games of their Centennial season. Undoubtedly, the most significant factor in their early season success is goaltending. Linus Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman are the defending Jennings Trophy winners, and Ullmark is fresh off winning the Vezina Trophy. 

The tandem has picked up right where … Keep Reading

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