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A Good Problem to Have – What to do About the Bruins Bottom Defensive Pairing?

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By: Van Alan | Follow me on Twitter @VanAlanClark

In the wake of the NHL trade deadline, the Boston Bruins find themselves with eight legitimate NHL defensemen. Nine if you believe that Jack Ahcan is ready for the NHL (I do). Only six defensemen can play every night. This leaves two good players watching from the press box every game and another … Keep Reading

This Day in Bruins History: “Hats Off” to Ray Bourque!

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By: Evan Michael | Follow me on Twitter @00EvanMichael

On this day in Bruins history, March 8th, 1983, Bruins defenseman Ray Bourque tallied three goals on the road against Quebec to record his first –and only– career hat trick.

The milestone goal came on the power play when his point shot beat Nordiques goalie Daniel Bouchard at the 12:32 mark of the second period (seen below in … Keep Reading

Are the Bruins Going to Lose Their Captain Soon?

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By: BNG Staff | Follow us on Twitter @BlackNGoldPod

After watching Zdeno Chara exit via unrestricted free agency last October, the Boston Bruins could be in jeopardy of losing another captain next July. There are speculations that Patrice Bergeron may leave via the UFA market in five months.

The current captain Bergeron has led the team after Chara for two seasons. Patrice Bergeron has been … Keep Reading

Post Game Talking Points: Canes vs Bruins

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By: Joe Todd | Follow me on Twitter @heyjoetodd

The Bruins raised #22 to the rafters to honor Willie O’Ree, the first Black player ever to play in the NHL. O’Ree currently works as the league’s Director of Youth Development and as an ambassador for NHL Diversity. This honor was well deserved and a long time coming for O’Ree, who was elected into the Hockey Hall … Keep Reading

Bruins Play Without Head Coach Cassidy: A Recap So Far

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By: Carter Hochman | Follow me on Twitter @Carterr33

It’s been exactly five games since Bruce Cassidy went into Covid protocol with Joe Sacco taking the reins behind the bench in his absence, and in the most polite of terms, it’s been extremely average goings for Boston. This, quite honestly, is not that far off from the Bruins with Cassidy, which … Keep Reading

Looking back at the ’11-’12 Bruins Ten Years Later: November 26th, 2011

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By: Jeff Playdon | Follow me on Twitter @PlaydonJeff

After dropping a 3-2 shootout loss to the Detroit Red Wings on November 25th, the Bruins looked to start a new winning streak against the Winnipeg Jets. If Boston had won their last game, the win streak would’ve been at eleven; however, that was not the case. Speaking of winning streaks, Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas had won … Keep Reading

Looking back at the ’11-’12 Bruins Ten Years Later: November 23rd, 2011

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By: Jeff Playdon | Follow me on Twitter @PlaydonJeff

Coming off a 1-0 victory against the Montreal Canadiens on November 21st, Boston looked to extend their winning streak to ten games when they visited the Buffalo Sabres on November 23rd. This was a much-anticipated matchup because of what happened the last time these two teams faced each other. On November 12th, … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Deal With Charlie McAvoy Already Paying Dividends

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By: Sam Minton | Follow Me on Twitter @sam_minton22

The Boston Bruins made sure that Charlie McAvoy would remain a member of the black and gold for a long time ahead of the 2021 NHL season. The B’s signed McAvoy to a massive eight-year deal worth $76 million, and somehow the deal is already paying off.

McAvoy has been … Keep Reading

Bruins Alumni Birthday: October 12th, Adam McQuaid

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By: Jeff Playdon | Follow me on Twitter @PlaydonJeff

On January 17, 2021, Adam McQuaid announced the end of his playing career in the NHL. McQuaid played 12 seasons in the NHL for three teams, nine of those seasons with the Boston Bruins. On October 12, McQuaid will be celebrating his 35th birthday. McQuaid was a defenseman not known for his scoring ability.

However, he made … Keep Reading

Bruins Forward Brad Marchand: From Rat to Superstar

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By: Ryan Duffy | Follow me on Twitter: @Rduffy26

The Rat, Little Ball of Hate, Weasel, and Nose Face Killah. These are just a few of the many nicknames Brad Marchand has received throughout his twelve-year NHL career. These nicknames were attributed to him due to his on-ice antics, from cheap shots early in his career to licking and … Keep Reading

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