You know when a team doesn’t have a picture of a player to post on social media, you’re going to have most fans asking “who”? Born in the United States as Vashek Richards, he moved to Czechia and began going by Blanar. Like most fans, I have nothing on Blanar. He played in the J18Continue reading “Getting to Know Bruins Fourth Round Pick Vashek Blanar”
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Getting to Know Bruins Third Round Pick Cooper Simpson
The Bruins originally held the 69th overall pick in the third round, but a trade with their archrival Montreal Canadiens saw them move the pick for Montreal’s 79th (3rd round) pick and 108th (4th round) pick that Montreal had previously acquired from the Detroit Red Wings. The Bruins then used the 79th pick to selectContinue reading “Getting to Know Bruins Third Round Pick Cooper Simpson”
Getting to Know Bruins Second Round Pick Liam Pettersson
With their second pick of the second round of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, the Boston Bruins selected from the Vaxjo Lakers of the J20 Nationell, Liam Pettersson. Liam Pettersson’s rise through the ranks of Swedish hockey has been a steady climb, marked by skill, maturity, and a growing reputation as one of the moreContinue reading “Getting to Know Bruins Second Round Pick Liam Pettersson”
Getting to Know Bruins Second Round Pick William Moore
Following their first-round selection of James Hagens at seventh overall on Friday, the Bruins turned their attention to rounds two through seven of the NHL Entry Draft on Saturday. With their first of two second-round picks, they chose William Moore from the NTDP. Two of the players I had earmarked for the 51st pick —Continue reading “Getting to Know Bruins Second Round Pick William Moore”
Getting to Know Bruins First Round Pick James Hagens
With their first-round pick, seventh overall, in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, the Boston Bruins selected James Hagens of Boston College. I had Hagens ranked as the third-best player in this draft, right behind Matthew Schaefer and Michael Misa. That opinion has nothing to do with him landing with the Bruins—I’ve been firm on thisContinue reading “Getting to Know Bruins First Round Pick James Hagens”
Are the Bruins Inquiring About Isaac Howard?
A source close to the situation indicated that “nearly every team has checked in, except for maybe two or three.” When asked if the Bruins were among the exceptions, he declined to confirm specific names but noted, “they’re teams from the Western Conference. “For those not up to speed on the Howard situation: he wasContinue reading “Are the Bruins Inquiring About Isaac Howard?”
Bruins Sign Mason Lohrei to a Two-Year Contract Extension
Bruins Lock Down Mason Lohrei: A Two-Year Bet on Potential and Promise The Boston Bruins have made a decisive move in shaping their blue line for the future, signing 24-year-old defenseman Mason Lohrei to a two-year, $6.4 million contract extension. With an annual cap hit of $3.2 million, this bridge deal signals both a voteContinue reading “Bruins Sign Mason Lohrei to a Two-Year Contract Extension”
Previewing the Bruins Third Through Sixth Round Draft Options
As we wrap up our draft preview series ahead of the NHL Entry Draft, this final piece shifts focus to potential targets for the Bruins in rounds three through six. Previously, we explored options in the first round, followed by a breakdown of second-round possibilities. You can find round one here and round two here.Continue reading “Previewing the Bruins Third Through Sixth Round Draft Options”
Previewing the Bruins Second Round Draft Options
Today, we will examine possible choices for the Boston Bruins in the second round of the NHL Entry Draft. If you missed round one options, you can find them here. The Bruins hold two selections in the second round, picking at 51st and 61st overall. Their original 37th pick was traded to the Washington CapitalsContinue reading “Previewing the Bruins Second Round Draft Options”
Boston Bruins Tap Steve Spott as Assistant Coach: A Strategic Move for a New Era
The Boston Bruins have made a significant addition to their coaching staff, hiring veteran bench boss Steve Spott as an assistant coach under newly appointed head coach Marco Sturm. For a franchise steeped in tradition and hungry to return to playoff prominence, this move signals a clear intent: to inject experience, structure, and special teams’Continue reading “Boston Bruins Tap Steve Spott as Assistant Coach: A Strategic Move for a New Era”
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