With the 4 Nations Tournament and the NHL trade deadline approaching, the Boston Bruins are in a challenging position. They hold a record of 25-20-6, and 4-1-1 in their last 6 games, placing them third in the Atlantic Division. However, the race is tighter than a Harry Sinden contract negotiation. The Tampa Bay Lightning, OttawaContinue reading “What Should the Boston Bruins Do Moving Forward?”
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Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: January 19, 2025
Casper Nassen Miami lost for the 13th consecutive game Friday and the 16th time in their last 17 games after falling to Omaha by a score of 4-1 on Friday. Nassen scored his 5th of the season early to give Miami a 1-0 lead but that’s the end of the story. Nassen was a plus-1Continue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: January 19, 2025”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: January 12, 2025
Michael DiPietro and Michael Callahan have been selected to the AHL All-Star Classic! Casper Nassen Miami returned to action on Friday and lost for the 11th consecutive game, this time by a score of 4-1 to Denver. Nassen did not factor in on Miami’s lone goal, did not have a SOG and was a minus-1.Continue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: January 12, 2025”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: January 5, 2025
Casper Nassen Miami (Ohio) returns to action January 10. Dans Locmelis UMass opened up the Desert Hockey Classic in Tempe Arizona with a 4-2 loss to Cornell on Friday. UMass had leads of 1-0 and 2-1 but could not stay ahead in the end. Dans Locmelis did not factor in on the UMass scoring andContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: January 5, 2025”
Zdeno Chara Inducted to the IIHF Hockey Hall of Fame
The IIHF announced on Friday that Zdeno Chara was one of six players inducted to the IIHF Hockey Hall of Fame. Chara spent 14 years with the Bruins as captain. He led them to a Stanley Cup Championship in 2011 and won the Norris Trophy in 2009. He represented Slovakia at three Olympics and theContinue reading “Zdeno Chara Inducted to the IIHF Hockey Hall of Fame”
Bruins Sign Mark Kastelic to a Three-Year Extension
Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced Friday January 3, 2025 that the team has signed Mark Kastelic to a 3-year contract extension with an average annual value (AAV) of $1.567 million. Kastelic was acquired in the offseason along with Joonas Korpisalo and a first-round pick that became Dean Letourneau from the Ottawa Senators inContinue reading “Bruins Sign Mark Kastelic to a Three-Year Extension”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: December 29, 2024
I hope that everyone had a very Merry Christmas and had the opportunity to spend quality time with friends and family. Hockey took a back seat to the holidays, but some of the players did return to action last week and we will take a look at those. Dans Locmelis In an exhibition game Saturday,Continue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: December 29, 2024”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: December 22, 2024
With the holiday break here and only Providence still playing, it’s a good time to review some preseason thoughts and predictions as we reach this unofficial midpoint of the season. I evaluate where a player might end up as their career progresses. Several factors come into play, including their potential, current development, position on theContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: December 22, 2024”
What to do With Trent Frederic
Hockey insider, Sportsnet personality and the 32 Thoughts Podcast co-host Elliotte Friedman has stated several times that NHL teams have contacted Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney to inquire about their intentions regarding pending unrestricted free agent Trent Frederic. TSN’s hockey insider Darren Dreger is now reporting similar developments. Sweeney noted he spoke with Frederic’sContinue reading “What to do With Trent Frederic”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: December 15, 2024
Dans Locmelis UMass closed out the first semester with an 8-7-2 record following a 4-2 loss to Boston University on Wednesday. Dans Locmelis skated a team high 23:48, did not register a SOG and was a minus-1 along with 5 for 14 on the dot. Locmelis ends the semester third in team scoring with 3Continue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: December 15, 2024”
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