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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

Bruins @ Panthers: Game One Recap

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By: Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

The Boston Bruins won game one over the Florida Panthers 5-1. Coming off the high of a game seven overtime win, the Bruins kept the train on the tracks with a convincing victory. 

After the second period ended, the road team completely controlled the game. They focused on their positional alignment, which led to … Keep Reading

Bruins @ Panthers: Game Recap

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

The Boston Bruins defeated the Florida Panthers on the road 4-3 Tuesday night in a game with a playoff-type feel. Head coach Jim Montgomery was displeased with his team at practice on Monday and made them skate to send a message. Well, the message was received as the Bruins stuck to their game, and … Keep Reading

Bruins vs. Flyers: Game Recap

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

The Boston Bruins defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 6-5 at TD Garden Saturday night in a game that featured a wacky 3rd period. It was a ruckus crowd on the eve of St. Patrick’s Day, and they saw an entertaining one. It seemed as if the Bruins pulled away after three quick strikes early in … Keep Reading

Bruins @ Canadiens: Game Recap

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

The Boston Bruins got back in the win column, defeating their hated rivals, the Montreal Canadiens, 2-1 in overtime Thursday night at the Belle Center. This followed an absolute snoozer of a 5-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues on Monday night.

Andrew Peeke made his Bruins debut, playing 17:01 and having an even … Keep Reading

Andrew Peeke Will Make his Bruins Debut Tonight in Montreal

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

One of Don Sweeney’s trade acquisitions is set to come to life Thursday night. Andrew Peeke, dealt from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for Jakub Zboril and a 2027 third-round pick, will sport the spoked-B for the first time against the Montreal Canadiens. The 25-year-old blueliner isn’t wasting any time getting … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Extend Parker Wotherspoon

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

On a morning when fans were focused on the organization’s potential external moves, Don Sweeney started things off with some in-house business. According to Darren Dreger of TSN, the Boston Bruins have signed Parker Wotherspoon to a one-year extension worth $800,000.

The 26-year-old defenseman has appeared in 32 games for the Black and Gold this season, … Keep Reading

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