A new season is upon us!
Welcome to a new week, folks!
As the more optimistic among us told you all along, “by the time Opening Night rolls around, the Bruins will have signed Jeremy Swayman to a new deal.”
Much like a procrastinating high school student, the two sides got it done with just about two days to spare, with Swayman inking a new eight-year deal.
It remains to be seen when Swayman will be available, but he won’t start Tuesday’s season opener in Florida.
That game itself is in a bit of doubt, with Hurricane Milton set to make landfall in Florida Tuesday or early Wednesday.
I’m not a meteorologist and an article I read said that the Miami area is currently outside of the “cone of concern,” but the Panthers are concerned enough to cancel a ring presentation ceremony slated for Monday night.
The Bruins are already in Florida, as the team flew down on Sunday. However, it remains to be scene 1) if fans/players can safely get to the arena Tuesday and 2) if the B’s will be delayed getting out after the game, with a home opener against Montreal set for Thursday.
Hockey is a minor thing compared to a life-threatening hurricane, so hopefully everyone stays safe.
2024 Player/Personnel Ratings
I apologize for dropping the ball with finishing the 2024 offseason player/personnel ratings. It was one of those Augusts where time was in short supply, and once training camp got going, it seemed a little silly to keep looking back.
We appreciate those who took the time to vote, so here’s the full list of results, ranked from best score to worst:
- Jeremy Swayman: 8.5
- David Pastrnak: 8.4
- Linus Ullmark: 7.7
- Justin Brazeau: 7.7
- Danton Heinen: 7.7
- Mason Lohrei: 7.6
- Charlie Coyle: 7.5
- Trent Frederic: 7.3
- Brandon Carlo: 7.2
- Jim Montgomery: 7.2
- Andrew Peeke: 7.1
- Parker Wotherspoon: 7.1
- Don Sweeney: 7.1
- Morgan Geekie: 7.1
- Charlie McAvoy: 7
- Matthew Poitras: 7
- Brad Marchand: 6.7
- Pavel Zacha: 6.7
- John Beecher: 6.4
- James van Riemsdyk: 5.8
- Hampus Lindholm: 5.5
- Jake DeBrusk: 5.5
- Jesper Boqvist: 5.5
- Kevin Shattenkirk: 5.3
- Jakub Lauko: 4.8
- Derek Forbort: 4
- Pat Maroon: 3.7
- Oskar Steen: 3.6
- Matt Grzelcyk: 3.4
Thanks to all who participated!
Now, on to the current season…what’s on tap for today?