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The Tale Behind Johnny Beecher’s Stint With the Bruins

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By: Declan Flavin | Follow me on Twitter / X @FlavinDeclan

Thinking back on forward Johnny Beecher’s rise and fall with the Bruins, all anyone will wonder is, what could have been? This player had the makeup and physical tools to contribute more from the time he was drafted by the Boston Bruins to now.

Skating at 6’3 and around … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Announce Five Roster Moves and Complete Final Roster

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By: Jack Studley  |  Follow me on Twitter/X @jackstudley13

A day after their final preseason game, the Boston Bruins have completed their roster ahead of the season opener on Wednesday. On Sunday afternoon, the Bruins announced that Jonathan Aspirot, Matej Blumel, Michael DiPietro, and Alex Steeves have been placed on waivers and would report to Providence if they clear. Matt Poitras will report to the … Keep Reading

Looming Questions About Bruins Players Entering the Last Full Preseason Week

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By: Declan Flavin | Follow me on Twitter / X @FlavinDeclan

It’s the last full week of the National Hockey League preseason, and a few looming questions remain for the Boston Bruins as they move forward. Early results from the first games offer a glimpse at both strengths and areas that need attention.

Offensively, the team has shown promise, scoring nine total … Keep Reading

Projecting the Bruins’ Opening Night Bottom Six Forwards

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

When the Boston Bruins finalize a roster for opening night on October 8th, General Manager Don Sweeney and new Head Coach Marco Sturm will have their fair share of options for the bottom six. From a youth-infused, speed-focused group to a veteran-heavy unit, there are endless options to round out the Bruins’ … Keep Reading

Bruins Line Breakdown: Fourth Line Analysis

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By: Declan Flavin | Follow me on Twitter / X @FlavinDeclan

The fourth line is where the National Hockey League Boston Bruins bring their deeper grit and grind. General Manager Don Sweeney is hoping the acquired physicality will deliver for the fourth line, which remains an underrated part of a team’s capability. The energy and toughness from the bottom group can … Keep Reading

Inside Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney’s Blueprint: Responsibility, Energy, and Physicality

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By: Declan Flavin | Follow me on Twitter / X @FlavinDeclan

Although the boo birds were out for another Don Sweeney-led Boston Bruins offseason, no one can claim he is without a plan. The plan was direct in re-establishing an identity for the team, both for the present and the future. The Bruins, throughout last season, had not just lost modern … Keep Reading

John Beecher Remains a Strong Candidate for the Bruins’ Bottom Six

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By: Declan Flavin | Follow me on Twitter / X @FlavinDeclan

The 2024–25 Boston Bruins lacked top-end talent, but they also struggled with consistency from their bottom lines. A John Beecher–Mark Kastelic–Cole Koepke fourth-line combination fared well early in the season but quickly lost footing due to health and eventual inefficiency.

The inconsistent efficiency of these depth lines can be … Keep Reading

Morgan Geekie and Elias Lindholm Need To Stabilize Boston’s Top Line

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By: Chad Jones | Follow me on Twitter/X @ShutUpChadJones

Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney has had a busy offseason so far. Sweeney has re-signed three Bruins restricted free agents and acquired a plethora of additional forwards, including giving Morgan Geekie a six-year deal worth $33 million. With Elias Lindholm entering the second year of his seven-year, $54.25 million contract, both skaters are … Keep Reading

Breaking: Bruins Extend Jokiharju, Beecher, and DiPietro

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By: Neil Simmons | Follow me on Twitter / X: @NSimmz

Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney has been a busy man over the past few days, wasting no time after the NHL Draft to tie up some business ahead of free agency. Following the Morgan Geekie extension announced last night, the Bruins have announced new deals for Henri Jokiharju, … Keep Reading

Morgan Geekie Signs Six-Year Contract Extension with the Boston Bruins

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By: Jack Studley  |  Follow me on Twitter/X @jackstudley13

Late Sunday night, the Boston Bruins announced that Morgan Geekie signed a six-year contract extension worth $33,000,000, with an average annual value (AAV) of $5.5 million. Geekie is coming off a career-best season, with 33 goals and 57 points, finishing second on the team in both categories.

Morgan Geekie will begin his third season with the … Keep Reading

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