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Which Bruins Prospects Could Impress at Training Camp?

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By: Nathan Anderson | Follow me on Twitter @nathandrsn

The Boston Bruins season is almost here. The prospect challenge has come and gone, preseason officially starts on Saturday, and the official training camp roster has been announced. However, a few spots are still open on the opening day lineup due to injuries. While veteran players could fill those spots, I’ve been getting … Keep Reading

24 Days Until Boston Bruins Regular Season Opener: Terry O’Reilly

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By: Mike Sullivan | Follow me on Twitter @_MikeSullivan

Terry O’Reilly. The true embodiment of the “Big Bad Bruins” moniker, O’Reilly would spend all fourteen seasons of his professional playing career with the Boston Bruins organization. During that time, Terry would rack up quite a few points, penalty minutes, and memories to go around Boston for a lifetime.

Dubbed “Taz,” a reference to the Tasmanian … Keep Reading

Coming Attractions: Breakout Season Ahead For New Boston Bruins Forward Pavel Zacha

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By: James Swindells / Follow me on Twitter @jimswindells68

On June 13, 2022, Bruins’ General Manager Don Sweeney traded forward Erik Haula to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for Pavel Zacha. A glance at Zacha shows Sweeney dealt for a player that has not lived up to the lofty expectations of a former sixth overall draft selection in 2015. The Bruins gained a … Keep Reading

Lander: My Preferred Line Combinations for the Boston Bruins 2022-2023 Season

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By: Theo Lander | Follow me on Twitter @lander_theo

With the litany of roster changes the Bruins have endured over this off-season, there has been an abundance of question marks surrounding how the lines should be organized. The return of Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci has given the Bruins some stability down the middle, but the players on the wing and the blue … Keep Reading

The Bruins Should Expect More From Craig Smith This Year

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By: Gayle Troiani | Follow me on Twitter @LadyBruinsFan

Craig Smith struggled offensively in the 2021-2022 season for the Bruins, but that doesn’t mean he’s destined to be a failure this season. Bruins fans should expect not only to see an uptake in his offensive output but also a more confident playing style.

Last year, Smith played musical chairs when it came to … Keep Reading

32 Days Until Boston Bruins Season Opener: Don Sweeney

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By: Mike Sullivan | Follow me on Twitter @_MikeSullivan

We’re officially at Don Sweeney days until Boston bruins regular season hockey, and as each day closes and we inch closer to NHL hockey, I get a little happier. You can feel it in the air—no more week-long stretches of brutal heat and summer humidity. The atmosphere is getting cooler, and so is the ice at the … Keep Reading

Bruins’ Free Agent Options After Potential Craig Smith Trade

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By: Michael Rudd | Follow me on Twitter @Bosmike808.

It’s not a secret that Boston forward Craig Smith is on the trade block. According to CapFriendly, Boston is approximately $2.2 million over the salary cap with 24 roster players. Moving Craig Smith and his $3.1 million cap hit gives the Bruins just under 900k in cap room. That’s not a … Keep Reading

Three Players that Could Fill the Bruins’ Third Line Right Wing

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By: Ryan Duffy | Follow Me On Twitter @Rduffy26

On Tuesday, August 16th, Jimmy Murphy from BostonHockeyNow.com reported that the Boston Bruins are exploring the trade market with third-line right wing Craig Smith. With Boston’s recent signings of Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci, the Bruins are $2.4 million over the salary cap. To get below the cap ceiling ($82.5 million), Boston may … Keep Reading

Will the Boston Bruins’ Injuries Continue to Bite After December?

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By: Mark Whitfield | Follow me on Twitter @olop86

While Bruins fans have been breathing a collective sigh of relief at the re-signing of Patrice Bergeron and celebrating the signings of David Krejci and Pavel Zacha, it is still way too early to be sizing up championship rings. Injuries to Charlie McAvoy and Brad Marchand, two of the Bruins’ major assets, … Keep Reading

Three Negative Hot Takes About The 2022-2023 Bruins

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By: Joe Travia | Follow Me On Twitter @NHLJoeTravia

The picture is starting to become a little bit more clear for the 2022-2023 Boston Bruins. General Manager Don Sweeney was extended. Jim Montgomery was hired to replace the fired Bruce Cassidy. Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci both decided to return to the Bruins and signed one-year deals. The newly acquired Pavel Zacha was … Keep Reading

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