I’m in the mood to rant. This isn’t about the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. This isn’t about any one specific draft. It’s a combination of ten successive draft years under General Managers Peter Chiarelli and now, Don Sweeney. For the most part, Europe wasn’t much of a consideration for Chiarelli and his staff. During theContinue reading “Time for the Bruins to Rethink Their Drafting Philosophy”
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Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospects Update Week Ending: September 12, 2021
Three more Boston Bruins prospects outside the North American Pro Leagues began their 2021-2022 season last week. They are Matias Mantykivi with Ilves Tampere in Finland’s Liiga, Linus Arnesson with Djurgardens IF of the SHL and Oskar Jellvik with Djurgardens IF J20 of the J20 Nationell. They join Peter Cehlarik and Roman Bychkov, both inContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospects Update Week Ending: September 12, 2021”
Bruins Announce Roster for the 2021 Prospects Challenge
The Boston Bruins announced their roster for the 2021 Prospects Challenge to be held September 17-19 at the LECOM Harborcenter and hosted by the Buffalo Sabres. The Bruins and Sabres will be joined by the New Jersey Devils. The Pittsburgh Penguins usually take part in this round robin tournament but will not participate this year.Continue reading “Bruins Announce Roster for the 2021 Prospects Challenge”
Do the Bruins Really Need a Top Pair Left Shot Defenseman
Most opinions believe so. But I have a different solution, but you need to hear me out on this one. Charlie McAvoy is quite capable of playing on his weak side, and dare I say we would see little if any difference if he were to play on his left side. The Ryan Suter attemptedContinue reading “Do the Bruins Really Need a Top Pair Left Shot Defenseman”
What Can We Expect from John Beecher in The Upcoming Season?
There is plenty of internet chatter taking place about Boston Bruins prospect and Michigan Wolverines center John Beecher. Some folks are unhappy with the production he put up last season as a sophomore (4 goals, 4 assists in 16 games). Some of those same folks disregard the fact that he hurt his shoulder in preseasonContinue reading “What Can We Expect from John Beecher in The Upcoming Season?”
Fans Drooling for Tomas Hertl
Yes, fans are drooling over the possibility that Tomas Hertl could be traded sometime before trade deadline, or hit unrestricted free agency next summer. And fans should be drooling at the possibility. Hertl has been hampered by injuries throughout his eight-year career with the San Jose Sharks, but when he’s healthy, he is quite possiblyContinue reading “Fans Drooling for Tomas Hertl”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospects Update: Week Ending September 5, 2021
Each Monday, the intention is to provide you with a one-stop-shop on how your Boston Bruins prospects are doing statistically from around the globe. Everything from the J20 Nationell League to the KHL to the NCAA and more. The 2021-2022 season has begun for two players: Peter Cehlarik – Avangard Omsk of the KHL andContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospects Update: Week Ending September 5, 2021”
Linus Arnesson: The Forgotten Man
With their second-round pick, 60th overall, at the 2013 National Hockey League Draft, the Boston Bruins selected Linus Arnesson from the Djurgardens IF of the HockeyAllsvenskan League in Sweden. During his draft year, Arnesson represented his native Sweden in Under-19 and under-20 international competition, including the World Junior Championship Under-20 after recording 1 assist inContinue reading “Linus Arnesson: The Forgotten Man”
What Will Charlie McAvoy’s Next Contract Look Like?
“Got to follow in the footsteps of those guys. If you want to try to make every dollar you can, unfortunately that’s not going to be with this group.” Brad Marchand – May, 2019. “I don’t play hockey for money man” David Pastrnak – May, 2019. Marchand’s comments weren’t a shot at the Boston BruinsContinue reading “What Will Charlie McAvoy’s Next Contract Look Like?”
Five Things That Went Wrong for Don Sweeney This Summer
All things considered; it was a pretty good offseason for Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney. Was it perfect? No! But things never go perfectly for a National Hockey League general manager. Here’s a look at five things I believe went against the Bruins and the order of their importance: David Krejci Everyone knew thatContinue reading “Five Things That Went Wrong for Don Sweeney This Summer”
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