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By: Eamonn McLean | Follow me on Twitter/X @EamonnMcLean44
Predicting an opening night roster can be difficult. Many things can occur between the beginning of September and puck drop that can quickly change everything. Injuries can occur in practice or preseason games, as players are not yet at full game speed. Waiver status can be a factor in decisions between competing personnel. Players may … Keep Reading
By: Chad Jones | Follow me on Twitter/X @ShutUpChadJones
The Boston Bruins struggled last season primarily due to the team’s inability to generate looks consistently, dictate the pace of play in the opponent’s zone, and finish chances. David Pastrnak factored in on nearly half of Boston’s total goals. The winger put up 106 points, and the Bruins as a team mustered 222 goals last year.… Keep Reading
By: Ryan Bosworth | Follow me on Twitter / X @RyanJBosworth
Elias Lindholm’s first season in Boston left much to be desired. Signed to a seven-year, $54.25 million contract when free agency opened in July of 2024, hopes were high for Boston’s newly acquired first-line center. Things didn’t exactly go as planned after a back injury … Keep Reading
By: Jack Studley | Follow me on Twitter/X @jackstudley13
Historically, the Boston Bruins have been a team shaped by their defensive identity, and that has come with penalty kill success. However, the Bruins’ penalty kill was below average last season, not nearly as bad as the power play, but it was nothing to be happy about. Finishing at a rate of 76.3%, the … Keep Reading
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
By: Ryan Jainchill | Follow me on Twitter / X @Jainchill_Ryan
In what was a bottoming out for the Boston Bruins in the 2024-25 season, a bright spot that shined out of the rubble was the play of Morgan Geekie. Despite a slow start to the season, the 27-year-old was able to step into a role that allowed him to excel. He … Keep Reading
By: Ryan Bosworth | Follow me on Twitter / X @RyanJBosworth
Acquired at the 2025 National Hockey League trade deadline, Casey Mittelstadt has been a fairly valuable piece for the Boston Bruins. Slotting in on the second line, and often the first powerplay unit, Mittelstadt was logging solid minutes since his arrival, averaging 17:17 per night, which is the second highest … Keep Reading
By: Declan Flavin | Follow me on Twitter / X @FlavinDeclan
The Boston Bruins’ primary center is entering a pivotal year in the team’s retool, and he has the ability to drive the identity the organization is aiming for this season. After an early injury last season, Elias Lindholm will now have full use of his physical tools. His two-way game … Keep Reading
By: Ryan Bosworth | Follow me on Twitter / X @RyanJBosworth
There’s no denying it: The Bruins have a logjam when it comes to centers. Elias Lindholm and Casey Mittelstadt are the most likely candidates to slot into the first-line and second-line positions. After the first two lines, the question arises – who slots in the third-line center position? The most … Keep Reading
By: Chad Jones | Follow me on Twitter/X @ShutUpChadJones
So many things that could have gone wrong for the Boston Bruins last season became unfortunate realities. Whether it was changes in the coaching staff, losing key contributors due to trades or injuries, or certain players not playing to their ability, Boston had a myriad of problems last season. With Marco Sturm entering his first … Keep Reading
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