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Happy Birthday to Former Bruin Nathan Horton

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By: Steve McClure | Follow me on Twitter / X @stmcclure1993

It’s 2011 Stanley Cup-champion Nathan Horton’s birthday. The former Bruins’ right-wing turns 39 years old.

Horton, a product of Dunnville, Ontario, came to Boston—along with centerman Gregory Campbell—via a trade with the Florida Panthers for defenseman Dennis Wideman, a 2010 first round pick, and a third round pick in 2011. The 6-2, 229-pound winger had … Keep Reading

Happy 38th Birthday to Bruins’ Alumni David Krejci

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By: Steve McClure | Follow me on Twitter / X @stmcclure1993

Bruins fans have a birthday to celebrate today. Let’s wish a happy 38th birthday to Stanley Cup-winner David Krejci of the Boston Bruins!

A third-round draft pick in 2004, Krejci was a classic playmaking center during his tenure in Boston. His excellent vision on the ice made him a valued special-teams player throughout his career.… Keep Reading

Breaking Down David Krejci’s Career and what Made Him Such a Special Hockey Player

By Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

David Krejci was born in Sternberk Czekia April 28th, 1986. Eighteen years later, he was selected in the second round, 63rd overall, by the Boston Bruins in the 2004 NHL draft. Two years later, he would make his NHL debut for Boston, which was just the beginning. 

Krejci decided to play his junior hockey in North … Keep Reading

Remembering the Best of Times for David Krejci With the Boston Bruins

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Tommy Bennett | Follow Me On Twitter @TJBennettt37

The Boston Bruins are a historic organization. As the club enters its 100th season, plenty of prolific players have worn the black and gold. Some names stand out far more than others and have their numbers retired in the rafters of TD Garden. For now, we reminisce about a player that has been here for the majority … Keep Reading

Bruins Third-Line Huge in Team’s Success

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By: Gayle Troiani | Follow me on Twitter @LadyBruinsFan

Watching the Bruins’ third line of Taylor Hall, Charlie Coyle, and Trent Frederic is reminiscent of the Milan Lucic, David Krejci, and Nathan Horton line from 2011, which impacted Boston’s Stanley Cup win over the Vancouver Canucks in seven games.

Coyle is not quite the matrix-style of player Krejci is, … Keep Reading

Leadership Could Bring Bruins to the Promise Land

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By: Nathan Anderson | Follow me on Twitter @nathandrsn

For months, we’ve debated whether the Bruins have the offense, the defense, and the goaltending to make a deep playoff run in the spring. One aspect we haven’t been focusing on that may eventually be the key to success is the Bruins’ exceptional leadership group.

To see the heights leadership can take a team … Keep Reading

Who is the Best Right Wing in Bruins History?

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By Gayle Troiani | Follow me on Twitter @LadyBruinsFan

Many right wings have laced up the skates and donned the Bruins’ sweater since the inception of the Original Six team in 1924. It’s arguably the position with the most successful, well-known Boston players.

Picking the all-time greatest right wing is not easy if you consider more than just scoring. However, the … Keep Reading

Does Bringing David Krejci Back Help The Bruins?

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By Gayle Troiani | Follow Me on Twitter @LadyBruinsFan

When David Krejci opted to retire from the Bruins after 14 years and return to the Czech Republic, fans were praying he would return when his season was over, just in time for the Stanley Cup playoffs.

It didn’t happen, and the Bruins were eliminated from the postseason in the first round, leaving fans to ponder … Keep Reading

Bruins Alumni Birthday: December 17th Gregory Campbell

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By: Jeff Playdon | Follow me on Twitter @PlaydonJeff

On December 17th, Bruins alumni player Gregory Campbell will celebrate his 38th birthday. Throughout Campbell’s twelve-year career in the NHL, he spent five of them with the Boston Bruins (2010-2015). Campbell was notably on the 2011 Stanley Cup Champion Bruins team and helped the team in a big way playing all 25 games in the playoffs. … Keep Reading

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