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It’s no secret to anyone that the Boston Bruins have some holes to fill, and will have a different look due to this year’s offseason’s departures. With David Krejci officially retiring on Monday morning, and Patrice Bergeron retiring nearly two weeks before that, not only will the Bruins top two lines look very different, but […] Three Bruins’ players who could have a breakout … [Read more...] about Three Bruins’ players who could have a breakout season

Going into the 2023-24 season, there are a fair amount of uncertainties regarding the Boston Bruins. One thing that is for certain, is that if the Bruins makes the playoffs, Brad Marchand would be given an opportunity make franchise history. If Boston were to make the playoffs, Marchand could easily move into sole possession of […] Marchand sitting on the precipice of history … [Read more...] about Marchand sitting on the precipice of history entering 2023-24 season

11 days after the reports initially came out about him retiring, and subsequent reports from Sportskeeda saying he wasn’t “99 percent going to start anywhere”, David Krejci officially broke his silence today, and announced that, for the second time, he would be retiring from the NHL. The difference between this time and the last, is […] David Krejci officially stepping away … [Read more...] about David Krejci officially stepping away from the NHL after 16 years

For the last few seasons, the Boston Bruins have had at the very least a solid goaltender (or two in last season’s case), at least two or three solid goal scorers, and a plethora of good defensemen. One thing that they have missed on a consistent basis, is physicality. Sure, they have had Nick Foligno […] Bruins returning to big, bad, Bruins’ ways with return of Lucic - … [Read more...] about Bruins returning to big, bad, Bruins’ ways with return of Lucic

After resuming the offseason series I’ve been doing on obscure former members of the Boston Bruins, I did Colin Miller last week and most recently Par Lindholm. Today, I’ll be going over forward Greg McKegg. McKegg broke into the league as a third round draft pick by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2010 NHL […] Obscure former Boston Bruins: Greg McKegg - Causeway Crowd - … [Read more...] about Obscure former Boston Bruins: Greg McKegg

Following the inevitable retirements of Patrice Bergeron, and likely retirement of David Krejci, the Boston Bruins are going into the 2023-24 season with multiple holes to fill at the top two center lines. While they also did lose Tyler Bertuzzi and Dmitry Orlov to free agency, and Taylor Hall to a trade, creating holes on […] Way too early predictions for the Bruins opening … [Read more...] about Way too early predictions for the Bruins opening night lineup

After setting all kinds of records during the 2022-23 season, and having one of the best goaltending duos to boot, the Boston Bruins entered the playoffs with plenty of hopes and dreams. Those dreams, unfortunately, would stay that way as they fell in short of a Stanley Cup Finals appearance – falling to the Florida […] Bruins fans should be optimistic going into 2023-24 season … [Read more...] about Bruins fans should be optimistic going into 2023-24 season

Last week, Boston Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman was awarded a one year, $3.475 million contract for the 2023-2024 season after an arbitration hearing with the team. Next summer, Swayman will once again be an Restricted Free Agent with arbitration rights. After previously agreeing to terms on a contract with Trent Frederic, the Bruins now have […] Assessing the Bruins cap … [Read more...] about Assessing the Bruins cap situation after Jeremy Swayman’s arbitration hearing

If the Boston Bruins are looking for the next Patrice Bergeron, a player to represent the organization, is well respected throughout the league, and plays the game the right way, the search for the next captain should begin and end with Charlie McAvoy. There isn’t a standard for what makes a player worthy of being […] Charlie McAvoy should be the one to replace Bergeron as … [Read more...] about Charlie McAvoy should be the one to replace Bergeron as captain