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Three Things to Look for in the Bruins Centennial Season Opener

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By Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

The Boston Bruins will start their 2023-24 campaign for their centennial season tonight. They will host the Chicago Blackhawks at TD Garden, and the highly touted first-overall pick Connor Bedard will be front and center. Old friends Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno will also be back in town after being traded to Chicago during the offseason.

A … Keep Reading

Matthew Poitras Should be Seriously Considered to Make The NHL Roster

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By Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

Boston Bruins 2022 second-round pick Matthew Poitras has been turning heads at Bruins training camp and continued that Sunday night. He was the top-line center playing between James Van Riemsdyk and Jake DeBrusk as the Bruins played their first preseason game at TD Garden, winning 3-0 over the New York Rangers. The … Keep Reading

Realistic Expectations for the 2023-24 Boston Bruins

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By Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

With training camp underway and puck-drop to start the season being right around the corner, many questions linger about the expectations of the 2023-24 Boston Bruins. After coming off the greatest regular season a team has had in NHL history, things will undoubtedly look a lot different this year.

It is almost … Keep Reading

Bruins Name Brad Marchand, the 27th Captain in Team History

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By Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

It was announced Wednesday morning that the Bruins are naming Brad Marchand the 27th captain in franchise history. Marchand will be taking over for the recently retired Patrice Bergeron, who served as the captain for three seasons from 2020-2023

Marchand has worn the A on his jersey, serving as an alternate captain for the last three … Keep Reading

The Bruins Need Hampus Lindholm to Have Another Great Season

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By Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

Hampus Lindholm was undoubtedly one of the best defensemen in the NHL last season, playing his first full season with the Boston Bruins. He provided the team with plenty of offense from the back end and was a key piece on the power play. The Swedish defenseman is entering his 12th NHL season and … Keep Reading

Bruins Stats Corner: New Kid on the Block

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By Karoline Sears | Follow me on Mastodon: @spelled_with_a_k and Substack

In addition to bringing on some veteran players, Don Sweeney decided to invest in some youth already in the NHL circuit. Sweeney signed 25-year-old Morgan Geekie to a two-year, $2 million contract. While there are plenty of prospects developing in Providence, it’s likely that Geekie will do everything he can to keep his … Keep Reading

Can Linus Ullmark Win Back-to-Back Vezina Trophies?

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By Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

Last season, Linus Ullmark put on an absolute goaltending clinic. He had one of the best single-season goaltending performances in NHL history, which included scoring an empty-net goal, and was voted to his first All-Star game. His presentation earned him his first career Vezina Trophy as the league’s best goaltender. 

It seems … Keep Reading

What Charlie McAvoy Must Do to Win His First Norris Trophy

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By Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

After coming off arguably his best career season in terms of on-ice play, the 2023-24 season would be a better time than ever for Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy to win his first Norris Trophy as the league’s best defenseman. He has not previously been nominated but is heavily regarded as one of the league’s top … 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 Stats Corner: JVR the Contributor

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By Karoline Sears | Follow me on Mastodon: @spelled_with_a_k and Substack

In 2011, the Hockey News named James van Riemsdyk (JVR) the face of the “new” power forward. Since his sophomore season, JVR has experienced numerous seasons with significant injuries, including concussions, hip problems, and muscle strains. Despite his history of injuries and veteran status, JVR is still considered a force to be … Keep Reading

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