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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

Projecting the Bruins’ Opening Night Bottom Six Forwards

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By: Ryan Jainchill | Follow me on Twitter / X @Jainchill_Ryan

When the Boston Bruins finalize a roster for opening night on October 8th, General Manager Don Sweeney and new Head Coach Marco Sturm will have their fair share of options for the bottom six. From a youth-infused, speed-focused group to a veteran-heavy unit, there are endless options to round out the Bruins’ … Keep Reading

Three Battles to Watch During Boston Bruins Training Camp

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

The end of August in Boston typically represents a lot of different things. Some years, it’s the beginning of a playoff push for the hometown Red Sox. Sometimes it’s the gradual change from hot and humid summer air to cooler autumn temperatures. However, the calendar flipping to September always represents the beginning of the Boston Bruins’ … 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

Bruins Line Breakdown: Fourth Line Analysis

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

The fourth line is where the National Hockey League Boston Bruins bring their deeper grit and grind. General Manager Don Sweeney is hoping the acquired physicality will deliver for the fourth line, which remains an underrated part of a team’s capability. The energy and toughness from the bottom group can … 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

Will the Boston Bruins’ Offense Improve in 2025-2026?

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

The 2024-25 edition of the Boston Bruins seemed to struggle in most statistical categories. In net, Jeremy Swayman posted a .892% save percentage, the lowest of his National Hockey League career, while Joonas Korpisalo posted his second straight sub .900% season. On defense, the B’s allowed 271 goals, the seventh most in the NHL. They … Keep Reading

Why Forward Fraser Minten Looks Like Natural Fit for the Boston Bruins

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

After letting go of core players during the previous National Hockey League trade deadline, the Boston Bruins now have a chance to capitalize on some promising trade returns. Trading a tenured piece like Brandon Carlo is never easy, but netting a 2025 fourth-round pick, a 2026 first-round pick (top-five … Keep Reading

Matej Blumel is Poised to Win a Roster Spot in Boston

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By: Kenny Kaminsky | Follow me on Twitter/X @KennyKaminsky

The Boston Bruins’ free agency was disappointing, to say the least. They signed several bottom-six players, including Tanner Jeannot, Michael Eyssimont, and Sean Kuraly. However, one player who continues to be overlooked and excluded from the Boston Bruins’ opening night lineup is Matej Blumel, despite proving he deserves a chance at the … Keep Reading

Morgan Geekie and Elias Lindholm Need To Stabilize Boston’s Top Line

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

Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney has had a busy offseason so far. Sweeney has re-signed three Bruins restricted free agents and acquired a plethora of additional forwards, including giving Morgan Geekie a six-year deal worth $33 million. With Elias Lindholm entering the second year of his seven-year, $54.25 million contract, both skaters are … Keep Reading

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