It must be the dog days of summer when it comes to the National Hockey League. Why else would I be doing this? It’s not like this list is something new, it’s been done by many others. I’ve seen all but eight of these players play so, I thought I would put my own listContinue reading “Best Boston Bruins Ever by Jersey Number”
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A Look at the Bruins Depth Charts: Defence
This is the second of a three-part series examining the Boston Bruins depth chart. We began by looking at the goaltending and if you missed that, you can find that here. Today, we will take a look at the Bruins blueliners. While there are injuries to start the season on the back end, I amContinue reading “A Look at the Bruins Depth Charts: Defence”
Bruins Make Off Ice Additions – Promotions
I have spoken about it on this blog previously, but worth repeating: General Manager Don Sweeney has as much work to do with off ice personnel as he does with on ice personnel. It would take all ten of your fingers and then some toes to count the additions and changes Sweeney made to theContinue reading “Bruins Make Off Ice Additions – Promotions”
They’re Back!
Boston Bruins fans have been nervous for weeks at the lack of news regarding Patrice Bergeron, David Krejci and Pavel Zacha. Some you could say were even angry, calling for owner Jeremy Jacobs to sell the team or fire President Cam Neely and General Manager Don Sweeney. On podcasts and social media, I stressed patienceContinue reading “They’re Back!”
Its Time to Change the Hlinka-Gretzky Cup
The Hlinka-Gretzky Cup has taken on different names since it’s inauguration in 1991. It has long been the pre-cursor of the upcoming season for players eligible in the next NHL Entry Draft. It is not an IIHF sanctioned tournament like its cousin the World Junior Championships Under-18. NHL General Managers and their entourages flock toContinue reading “Its Time to Change the Hlinka-Gretzky Cup”
What Has Been Don Sweeney’s Best Draft?
When Don Sweeney took over as General Manager of the Boston Bruins on May 2015, he inherited a prospect pool that was lacking in depth and quality. It wasn’t just the on-ice product that was lacking. The scouting department needed a makeover as well. He moved forward with a plan to rectify both and itContinue reading “What Has Been Don Sweeney’s Best Draft?”
A Look at the Bruins Depth Charts: Goaltending
The draft is over. The bulk of free agency is over. The Bruins made a trade, signed some unrestricted free agents and also walked away from some players. So, what does the Bruins depth look like now? Today, we begin a series exploring all the positions beginning with the goaltenders. In the next couple ofContinue reading “A Look at the Bruins Depth Charts: Goaltending”
Its Now or Never: Jack Studnicka Signs Extension
My good friend John was the first to break the news on Twitter and later the Boston Bruins made it official. They have signed restricted free agent Jack Studnicka to a two-year extension. The first year of the deal is a two-way deal that will pay him $750,000 in the NHL and $200,000 at theContinue reading “Its Now or Never: Jack Studnicka Signs Extension”
Dans Locmelis Headed to Youngstown Phantoms of the USHL
Rumors began to surface almost a week ago that Boston Bruins fourth round pick at the 2022 NHL Entry Draft Dans Locmelis would be heading to the USHL for the 2022-2023 season. When a little birdie told yours truly that USHL team was the Youngstown Phantoms, I reached out to Assistant General Manager Jeff CoxContinue reading “Dans Locmelis Headed to Youngstown Phantoms of the USHL”
Bruins Hire John Gruden as Assistant Coach
With Bruce Cassidy gone as head coach, Kevin Dean as an Assistant Coach moving on and Kim Brandvold as Skills and Skating Coach moving on as an Assistant, and Joe Sacco reportedly interviewing for the Head Coaching position with the San Jose Sharks, there were bound to be some new faces joining the Organization. JimContinue reading “Bruins Hire John Gruden as Assistant Coach”
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