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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

Mason Lohrei’s Extension Sets Him Up for Crucial Year on Bruins’ Blue Line

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

Mason Lohrei has been an intriguing player to watch as he develops his game as an NHL defenseman. The 24-year-old was selected by the Bruins in round two of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft and transitioned from college hockey at Ohio State to the Providence Bruins during the 2022-23 season. He signed a two-year Keep Reading

What Captain’s Practice Quotes Tell Us About Bruins’ Leadership

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

The Boston Bruins held a captain’s practice Tuesday, making the 2025-26 season feel closer and closer. As preseason work progresses, the leadership dynamic will be one of the biggest talking points before the first puck drop of the 82-game schedule.

New head coach Marco Sturm is setting the culture, but … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Special Teams Preview: Penalty Kill

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

Historically, the Boston Bruins have been a team shaped by their defensive identity, and that has come with penalty kill success. However, the Bruins’ penalty kill was below average last season, not nearly as bad as the power play, but it was nothing to be happy about. Finishing at a rate of 76.3%, the … Keep Reading

A Healthy Hampus Lindholm Will Bolster the Bruins’ Blueline

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By: Ryan Bosworth | Follow me on Twitter / X @RyanJBosworth

Several European players from the National Hockey League were selected to head overseas to participate in the European Media Tour. 26 players were selected, including Bruins’ defenseman Hampus Lindholm.

Lindholm, 31, missed the majority of the 2024-25 season due to a fractured knee cap. Only appearing in 17 games this past … Keep Reading

Where the Bruins Need To Be Better This Year

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

So many things that could have gone wrong for the Boston Bruins last season became unfortunate realities. Whether it was changes in the coaching staff, losing key contributors due to trades or injuries, or certain players not playing to their ability, Boston had a myriad of problems last season. With Marco Sturm entering his first … Keep Reading

Bruins Line Breakdown: Second Defensive Pairing Analysis

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

The second defensive pairing for the Boston Bruins was one that stood out late in the season. It’s a beautiful thing when a team finds a smart, intuitive defender to pair with a physical, and at times chaotic, partner. It’s important that the Bruins maintain strong positioning while tapping further … Keep Reading

Who Should Wear the Third ‘A’ for the Boston Bruins?

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By: Ryan Bosworth | Follow me on Twitter / X @RyanJBosworth

It seems as if all signs are pointing toward the Bruins not appointing someone to don the ‘C,’ according to Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald in an interview with Bruins alternate captain Charlie McAvoy.

“Going into this year, we’re both going to have A’s. That’s what I … Keep Reading

The Boston Bruins Have Options for Seventh Defenseman Role This Season

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

The Boston Bruins have long been a team shaped by its defensive identity. Don Sweeney added that reestablishing the defensive foundation was a factor in the head coaching hire. Charlie McAvoy, Hampus Lindholm, and Nikita Zadorov are key members of the Bruins’ defense corps; they are all signed until 2030. There is one year remaining … 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

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