Bruins Arbitration Cases Set

The deadline for NHL players to file for salary arbitration arrived Wednesday at 5:00 PM and three Bruins had filed: Jeremy Swayman, Trent Frederic and Ian Mitchell. Because the players filed, the Bruins have the choice of going for a one-year or two-year deal if it goes in front of the arbitrator. The filings alsoContinue reading “Bruins Arbitration Cases Set”

Providence Signs Ethan Ritchie

The Providence Bruins announced Sunday that they have signed former Sarnia Sting defenceman Ethan Ritchie to a one-year AHL contract. He is not related to the two former Bruins Nick and Brett Ritchie but is the older brother of 2023 first round pick Calum Ritchie. I find this signing interesting because he played the lastContinue reading “Providence Signs Ethan Ritchie”

Luke Toporowski Is an Underrated Signing by the Bruins

Yesterday, I was interacting on one of the Black N’ Gold podcasts when I heard that the Bruins were about to sign Luke Toporowski to his entry level contract. A few hours later, the deal was made official. The 22-year-old native of Bettendorf, Iowa (who has American and Canadian Citizenship) signed a two-year deal withContinue reading “Luke Toporowski Is an Underrated Signing by the Bruins”

Recapping the Bruins First Day of Free Agency

To say that General Manager Don Sweeney and his staff were busy on the first day of the NHL Free Agency period is an understatement. Let’s look at what was facing the team and what has transpired so far: Both the Boston Bruins and the Providence Bruins are going to look different when the pucksContinue reading “Recapping the Bruins First Day of Free Agency”

Bruins Announce Roster for 2023 Development Camp

The Boston Bruins announced the roster that will be taking part in the 2023 Development Camp at Warrior Arena beginning July 3 and ending July 7. The camp will once again be open to the general public. The roster includes the five players selected at the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. They are: 92nd overall pickContinue reading “Bruins Announce Roster for 2023 Development Camp”

Bruins Tender Qualifying Offers

The Boston Bruins announced that they have tendered qualifying offers to most, but not all of their restricted free agents. Players receiving their qualifying offers are: Michael DiPietro ($882,500), Trent Frederic ($1,150,000), Kyle Keyser ($787,500), Jakub Lauko ($787,500), Marc McLaughlin ($874,125), Jeremy Swayman ($874,125) and the recently acquired Ian Mitchell ($874,125), Alec Regula ($874,125) andContinue reading “Bruins Tender Qualifying Offers”

Bruins Buy Out Mike Reilly

That is, unless he is claimed off the waiver wire. The Boston Bruins announced today they have placed Mike Reilly on unconditional waivers. If Reilly goes unclaimed, the Bruins can proceed with buying out the remaining year of their three-year contract. Reilly had signed the contract valued at $9 million on July 27, 2021 andContinue reading “Bruins Buy Out Mike Reilly”

Getting to Know Kristian Kostadinski

With the 220th and their final pick at the 2023 National Hockey League Entry Draft, the Boston Bruins select from Frolunda Jr of the J20 Nationell (Sweden), defenceman Kristian Kostadinski. Some of the public rankings: NHLCS FC HOCKEY MCKEEN’S RED LINE EP UPSIDE SCOUTING 62 Europe 188 NR 145 – NR Dom – Hockey RatingsContinue reading “Getting to Know Kristian Kostadinski”