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Why the Bruins Should Utilize Parker Wotherspoon More

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

Defenseman Parker Wotherspoon was the Boston Bruins’s seventh defenseman going into the start of the season. He has only appeared in 16 games through Boston’s first 31. 

Even with Hampus Lindholm on the shelf for multiple weeks, Wotherspoon has not been in the lineup regularly. He had been a healthy scratch for five straight … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Looking to Snap Two-Game Skid Against the Dallas Stars

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

The Boston Bruins will try to get back on track tonight when they host the Dallas Stars at TD Garden. Boston has had a slow start to the season, with a 3-3-1 record that ranks them fifth in the National Hockey League’s Atlantic Division. On the other hand, Dallas has enjoyed a … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Make Significant Lineup Changes Ahead of Road Trip Finale

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

After a 2-1 overtime loss to the Utah Hockey Club in Salt Lake City, Boston Bruins Head Coach Jim Montgomery is making significant changes to the team’s top nine. Captain Brad Marchand will skate on the B’s top line alongside Elias Lindholm and David Pastrnak, replacing Pavel Zacha. Marchand is … Keep Reading

Gameday Notebook: Bruins Search for First win in Home Opener

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on X @cookejournalism

Well, that was ugly. Even 48 hours removed from the Florida Panthers’ 6-4 rout over the Boston Bruins, their season-opening defeat doesn’t look much better. Joonas Korpisalo allowed six goals on 35 shots. The Bruins compiled 17 giveaways and lacked consistent coverage in the defensive zone, allowing a whopping 17 shots on their goaltender in … 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:

Forwards

Joey … 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

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

Peeke Has a Great Opportunity This Season With the Bruins

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By: Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

The Boston Bruins acquired defenseman Andrew Peeke at last season’s trade deadline from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for a 2027 third-rounder and Jakub Zboril. After finding himself often scratched in Columbus, Peeke took advantage of a new opportunity after arriving in Boston. 

He regularly found himself in the lineup and earned to stay in … 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

Bruins Ink Defenseman Ian Mitchell to One-Year, Two-Way Extension

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

It isn’t a Linus Ullmark trade, and it isn’t Jake DeBrusk news, but Don Sweeney and the Boston Bruins have kickstarted the offseason with their first roster decision. The Bruins announced on Sunday that Ian Mitchell has been signed to a one-year, two-way contract extension with a $775,000 hit to Boston’s … Keep Reading

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