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In today’s look at important off-season trades over the years, we set our sights back to 1967.  While this particular deal did not take place at the NHL Annual Meetings held in the first week in June, it is inextricably linked to the events that were scheduled for that gathering. June 6, 1967: NHL Expansion Day June 6, 1967 is arguably the most significant day in hockey … [Read more...] about Esposito: The Trade That Shaped the Boston Bruins

In this week’s edition of Bruins Weekly, Boston gets a much-needed 5-on-5 goal-scoring outburst at Lake Tahoe, two more key players are added to a growing injury list, rookies enter the lineup and provide key minutes along with production, and more. Bruins Get Much-Needed 5-on-5 Goal Scoring Outburst Despite their start to the season that has them on top of the … [Read more...] about Bruins Weekly: Lake Tahoe Scoring Outburst, Prospect Offense & More

The Boston Bruins will be without defender Jeremy Lauzon for approximately four weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a fracture in his left hand. He’ll be re-evaluated at that time to see where he stands as far as a return to the lineup. The 23-year-old defender would exit the Bruins game against the Philadelphia Flyers on Lake Tahoe early and wouldn’t … [Read more...] about Bruins’ Lauzon Out Approximately 4 Weeks

I stood in the lobby at the convention centre in downtown Toronto, looking around somewhat awestruck over the number of NHL legends and NHL people that were in the room. ... Read moreBlack History Month: Willie O’Ree Remembers His First NHL Goal The post Black History Month: Willie O’Ree Remembers His First NHL Goal appeared first on The Hockey Writers.        … [Read more...] about Black History Month: Willie O’Ree Remembers His First NHL Goal

Feb. 23 has been an extremely busy day throughout National Hockey League history. There was a little bit of everything with some major come-from-behind performances, team record being set and ... Read moreToday in Hockey History: Feb. 23 The post Today in Hockey History: Feb. 23 appeared first on The Hockey Writers.       … [Read more...] about Today in Hockey History: Feb. 23

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs are dealing with a number of injuries. What is the latest status on some of the big names who are out ... Read moreNHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Bruins, Flames, Red Wings, More The post NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Bruins, Flames, Red Wings, More appeared first on The Hockey Writers.        … [Read more...] about NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Bruins, Flames, Red Wings, More

Perhaps the most famous hockey game ever played took place on this date, as two Olympic tournaments had memorable days. On the National Hockey League stage, the 1980s provided us ... Read moreToday in Hockey History: Feb. 22 The post Today in Hockey History: Feb. 22 appeared first on The Hockey Writers.        … [Read more...] about Today in Hockey History: Feb. 22

Though the Boston Bruins may enter Sunday’s contest at Lake Tahoe against the Philadelphia Flyers with a three-point lead atop the East Division, there’s still a lot this team can ... Read moreBruins Could Get Coyle on the Right Track Sunday Against Flyers The post Bruins Could Get Coyle on the Right Track Sunday Against Flyers appeared first on The Hockey Writers.        … [Read more...] about Bruins Could Get Coyle on the Right Track Sunday Against Flyers

One of the top offensive stars in the history of the National Hockey League was born on this date and celebrated in style three different times. Feb. 20 came up ... Read moreToday in Hockey History: Feb. 20 The post Today in Hockey History: Feb. 20 appeared first on The Hockey Writers.        … [Read more...] about Today in Hockey History: Feb. 20