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Lindholm and Pastrnak Together Could Pay Huge Dividends for the Bruins 

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

Elias Lindholm was undoubtedly one of the most sought-after, unrestricted free agents in the office season, and the Boston Bruins inked him. The Swedish center signed a seven-year contract for $54.25 million and will undoubtedly be the team’s number-one center.

Lindholm brings a lot to the table, including offensive creativity, sound positioning defensively, … Keep Reading

Why Marc McLaughlin is a Candidate to Earn a Bruins Roster Spot

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on X @cookejournalism

It may be the dawn of September, but the Boston Bruins’ forward depth chart is far from being set in stone. Despite the offseason addition of dynamic two-way centerman Elias Lindholm, Boston’s offensive combinations are still very well in the works as training camp approaches.

While veterans Brad Marchand, David Pastrnak, Lindholm, … Keep Reading

Wotherspoon’s Likely Role With the Bruins This Season

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

Parker Wotherspoon emerged as a pleasant surprise for the Boston Bruins during the 2023-24 season. The former fourth-round pick had only played 12 games in his NHL career prior to joining the Bruins. He suited up for 41 games last year and played his role very well as a stay-at-home third-pair defenseman. 

His solid … Keep Reading

Second Line Right Wing Options for the Boston Bruins 2024/25 Opening Night Roster

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By: Ryan Jainchill | Follow me on Twitter/X @Jainchill_Ryan

In an off-season spent addressing needs and improving positions, the Boston Bruins find themselves without an identified second-line right winger. With Jake DeBrusk heading west after signing with Vancouver, many players will have the opportunity in training camp to fill that hole in the Bruins’ lineup. But who would give Boston the most … Keep Reading

Justin Brazeau is the Perfect Fit for Boston’s Bottom-Six

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

If the Boston Bruins made one thing clear this offseason during free agency, it was that they felt as though they were in dire need of size. And they weren’t wrong—the Bruins’ lack of physicality and overall toughness was on full display in their six-game rout at the hands of the Florida … Keep Reading

How Important is This Season for Bruins Head Coach Jim Montgomery?

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

There were a lot of questions to be answered at the Boston Bruins’ end-of-season press conference last May. Freshly removed from a rather lifeless second-round exit at the hands of the would-be Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, there was a lot for management to consider over the offseason.

Whether it … Keep Reading

Looking at the Bruins Defense and Goaltending Depth for the 2024-25 Season

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By: Ryan Jainchill | Follow me on Twitter/X @jainchill_ryan

Last week, we looked at the Boston Bruins forward depth chart, analyzing where the pieces may fall come Training Camp. Now, it’s time to look at the depth chart for the two positions instrumental in the Bruins’ success last season: defense and goaltending.

Right Shot Defenders: Charlie McAvoy, Brandon Carlo, Andrew Peeke, Keep Reading

Peeke Has a Great Opportunity This Season With the Bruins

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By: Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

The Boston Bruins acquired defenseman Andrew Peeke at last season’s trade deadline from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for a 2027 third-rounder and Jakub Zboril. After finding himself often scratched in Columbus, Peeke took advantage of a new opportunity after arriving in Boston. 

He regularly found himself in the lineup and earned to stay in … Keep Reading

A Deep Dive Into the Bruins’ Forward Depth Chart After Free Agency

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By: Ryan Jainchill | Follow me on Twitter/X @jainchill_ryan

After a flurry of free agent signings on July 1st that tackled the pressing needs of the Boston Bruins, the depth chart for the 2024-25 season appears to be set, barring any surprises from General Manager Don Sweeney and the organization. With a little more than two months before the opening of Bruins … Keep Reading

Matthew Poitras Hungry for Sophomore Season in Boston

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

It’s been a long five months for Boston Bruins youngster Matthew Poitras. The 20-year-old forward took Boston by storm in camp last season, earning a roster spot and posting 15 points in his first 33 NHL games. That’s until a shoulder injury ended his season, undergoing surgery in February that sidelined him … Keep Reading

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