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Ranking the Top Five Tim Thomas Saves as a Boston Bruin

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By: Andrew Patten | Follow me on Twitter/X @a_patten11

Tim Thomas didn’t just play goalie for the Boston Bruins; he waged war against the puck. Going against what was considered “structured goaltending”, Thomas relied on pure instincts and explosive athleticism. His unforgettable career, highlighted by two Vezina Trophies and a Conn Smythe performance in 2011, was defined by standard-defying … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Great Tuukka Rask Should be in the Hall of Fame

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By: Andrew Patten | Follow me on Twitter/X @a_patten11

When looking at the Hockey Hall of Fame’s goaltending standards, there is a strange, persistent bottleneck. Elite modern netminders are routinely forced to wait at the gates, scrutinized under moving goalposts that their skating peers rarely face. But if the Hall of Fame is truly meant to honor individual excellence and sustained … Keep Reading

Jeremy Swayman Earns Vezina Trophy Nomination

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter/X @TCalauttis

Jeremy Swayman has been one of the main reasons for the Boston Bruins’ success this season. The Black and Gold’s netminder put together arguably the best season of his career, and now he’s being recognized for it.

The NHL announced that Swayman is one of this season’s Vezina Trophy finalists via their official X account. The … Keep Reading

Building a Bruins All-Time Starting Lineup Based on a Single Season

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By Jake Ferraro | Follow me on Twitter/X @18Jxxx18

Throughout franchise history, the Boston Bruins have had many iconic players. Those players left a tremendous impact in Beantown and helped the Bruins achieve major success. However, picking one particular season among the others from many players at their set positions is tough.

A Bruins all-time starting lineup featuring five skaters at their set … Keep Reading

Zdeno Chara’s Impact on the Bruins Organization Cannot Be Overstated

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

This past Thursday night, the Boston Bruins retired Zdeno Chara’s number 33. Chara was the 13th player in franchise history to have his number lifted to the TD Garden rafters.

It was an emotional ceremony. Chara’s longtime teammate in Boston, Andrew Ference, spoke for much of the event. The former NHL defenseman did … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins at the Frozen Four – Past, Present, and Future

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By: Neil Simmons | Follow me on Twitter / X: @NSimmz

The Frozen Four is the biggest stage in college hockey, annually featuring teams littered with NHL draft picks and future stars. Although the Boston Bruins will not have any prospects competing for the NCAA championship this coming weekend, they are no strangers to the occasion. The Bruins have had their fair share of … Keep Reading

The Top Contenders for the 2024-25 Boston Bruins’ 7th Player Award

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By: Matthew Lemear | Follow Me on X @Mlemear331

One thing that Boston Bruins fans look forward to every season is the fan voting for the annual 7th-Player Award. This award is presented each season to the player who most exceeds fan expectations. Additionally, one fan who participates in the voting and casts their vote for the winner is randomly selected to … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Quarter-Century Team Announced

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

The National Hockey League announced the Boston Bruins’ Quarter-Century Teams today, naming the starting lineups for the First and Second teams. In honor of entering into 2025, the NHL has been naming the top forwards, defensemen, and goaltenders for the 32 franchises and the Arizona Coyotes to celebrate the top players since the turn of … Keep Reading

Preview: Boston Bruins Centennial Game vs. the Montreal Canadiens

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By: Julia Simone | Follow me on Twitter / X @j_simone40

Today marks 100 years of Boston Bruins hockey, and a centennial birthday party will take place before the club’s 4:15 pm puck drop against the B’s longtime rival, the Montreal Canadiens.

It’s a full circle moment today as the Montreal Canadiens were the Bruins’ first-ever opponent. … Keep Reading

Forgotten Bruins: Goaltender Marty Turco

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By: Neil Simmons | Follow me on Twitter: @NSimmz

Hundreds of National Hockey League players have donned the Boston Bruins iconic “Spoked B” throughout the team’s one-hundred-year history. A select few had the opportunity to spend over a decade, or even their entire careers, in the black and gold. Most Bruins alumni were only in Boston for a few seasons and many more … Keep Reading

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