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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

Tanner Jeannot’s Spot: Third Line or Fourth

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

Flashing back to the offseason, the Boston Bruins signed Tanner Jeannot to help enforce their future attack plan as a team. General Manager Don Sweeney believes the team needs enough physicality to make opponents think twice before targeting smaller players.

So far, Jeannot has brought weight and snarl to whichever … Keep Reading

Bruins Announce Roster for Preseason Matchup With the New York Rangers

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

After dropping the first game of the 2025 NHL preseason 5-2 to the Washington Capitals on Sunday, the Boston Bruins are back in action tonight against the New York Rangers. This is the first travel day of the season for the Bruins, albeit only for the day. Puck drop is set … Keep Reading

From the Golf Course: Three Things Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney Said

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

The Boston Bruins and their foundation held its 22nd annual golf tournament, and General Manager Don Sweeney is ready to take on the 2025-2026 season with his assembled group. He is confident in younger talent being maximized by the veterans on the team and in the future captain revealing himself … Keep Reading

Eamonn McLean’s Boston Bruins’ Opening-Night Roster Prediction

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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

Bruins Player Spotlight: Matthew Poitras

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

Forward Matthew Poitras is a creative player that’s running out of time to make a difference for the Boston Bruins’ starting lineup. For a team still shaping its identity, his development could become a small but important factor in how the Bruins piece together their next phase.

His offensive game … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Down the Middle – Matthew Poitras or Fraser Minten?

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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

Bruins Line Breakdown: Third Line Analysis

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

With the Boston Bruins’ third and fourth lines, it will be a wait-and-see game to determine which unit comes together. For the third line, though, it will most likely be the lighter and more offensively minded players from the depth pool. Although it’s possible, it’s hard to imagine a player like Tanner Jeannot starting … Keep Reading

Kenny Kaminsky’s Top Ten Boston Bruins Prospects for the 2025-26 Season

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By: Kenny Kaminsky | Follow me on Twitter/X @KennyKaminsky

As the excitement of the National Hockey League off-season begins to settle, it’s a great time to evaluate the Boston Bruins’ prospect pool. It’s no secret that the team headed into last season with one of the most depleted prospect pools in the NHL. In light of recent struggles, the … Keep Reading

Is It Time for the Bruins to Consider Trading Matthew Poitras?

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By: Kenny Kaminsky | Follow me on Twitter/X @KennyKaminsky

A hot topic continues to surround the Boston Bruins and their fans this offseason: the future of one of the team’s brightest young stars, Matthew Poitras. Fans have been debating this issue since the draft, presenting an intriguing dilemma. It’s hard to believe that Don Sweeney would consider trading the young center, … Keep Reading

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