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Boston Bruins Training Camp Recap: Week One

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

The first week of Boston Bruins training camp is in the books following two days of practice, an intrasquad scrimmage, and the first preseason game of the year last night against the New York Rangers. We’ve seen 45 skaters and five goalies suit up throughout camp, and there are plenty of storylines to discuss. Here are my biggest … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Announce the 2024 Training Camp Roster

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

On Tuesday, the Boston Bruins announced their training camp roster for the 2024-25 season. Fifty players, including one non-roster invite, have been invited to training camp. The Bruins’ camp begins tomorrow, with the first skate of the season at 10 a.m. on Thursday.

Here is the Bruins’ training camp roster:

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Joey … Keep Reading

Charlie McAvoy Weighs in on the Current State of the Bruins’ Defensive Core

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on X @cookejournalism

Charlie McAvoy made a quantitative observation following the conclusion of Boston Bruins captain’s practice Tuesday. Of all of the projected defensemen expected to crack Jim Montgomery’s lineup card this season, he is the smallest. At 6’1″, 209 pounds, it’s unfamiliar territory for the veteran Bruins blueliner.

It is also a rather uncharted … 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

Charlie Jacobs Weighs in on Bruins Offseason: ‘We Finally Had Some Money to Spend’

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

Boston Bruins CEO Charlie Jacobs kept it real in an appearance on the WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon on Tuesday. In an interview with Gresh and Fauria, Jacobs broke the airwaves for the first time following Boston’s offseason acquisitions—and he was very candid.

“We finally had some money to spend this year,” … 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

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

Sweeney Putting an Emphasis on Size Will Help the Bruins Blue Line

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

Boston Bruins GM Don Sweeney made a couple of notable signings in free agency, inking center Elias Lindholm and defenseman Nikita Zadorov to long-term contracts. The Zadorov signing was for six years and $30 million, proving that Sweeney is emphasizing something particular. 

That would be addressing the physical size of the … Keep Reading

Where Does Nikita Zadorov Fit in the Boston Bruins Lineup?

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By: Eamonn McLean | Follow me on Twitter / X @EamonnMcLean44

On July 1st, the Boston Bruins announced the signing of Nikita Zadorov to a six-year, $30 Million contract. Zadorov is a six-foot-six, 236-pound left-handed defenseman known for his physical style of play. With the Bruins already boasting six capable defensemen at the NHL level, many wonder where Zadorov may fit in the Bruins … Keep Reading

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