Category Archives: Boston Bruins

For many, the issue is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. With situations involving Detroit Red Wings former captain Dylan Larkin, Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck and, previously, Brady Tkachuk then of the Ottawa Senators drawing renewed attention to the problem, calls for changes to the current system have only grown louder across the hockey world.Continue reading “Should the NHL and NHLPA Change Their Trade Protection Rules?”

If you had told me before the Bruins embarked on their road trip through California and Texas that they’d come away with a 3-0-1 record, I would have gladly taken it, though not without some skepticism. Yet that’s exactly where they stand. After sweeping through California with three straight victories, the Bruins appeared poised toContinue reading “Bruins Road Trip Ends With An Overtime Loss”

The Boston Bruins closed out their six‑game stretch without Charlie McAvoy on a high note, rolling past the Philadelphia Flyers 5–1 in a Saturday afternoon matinee at TD Garden. Boston finished the suspension window at 4–2, and while the performance wasn’t flawless, there were plenty of encouraging signs to take away as the team settlesContinue reading “Bruins Defeat Flyers; McAvoy Suspension Comes to an End”

Sometimes practice is all you need. While I firmly believe practice time matters — and the Bruins certainly lacked it over the first week — special teams, goaltending, and line changes played a far big role in this win. Jeremy Swayman was at his sharpest in the opening period, while the goaltending at the otherContinue reading “Bruins Defeat Mammoth: McAvoy One Step Closer”

Fans have every right to feel disappointed, upset, or downright discouraged after Boston’s 4–1 loss to the Ottawa Senators. It’s one thing when the effort is there — but what unfolded Monday night at TD Garden was something else entirely. Last season, when the Bruins hit their first rough patch, my immediate thought was thatContinue reading “Bruins Looking Disjointed”

The Boston Bruins edged the Winnipeg Jets 4–3 in overtime on Friday, but calling it a convincing effort would be generous. Still, style points don’t count in the standings — a win is a win; however it arrives. The first ten minutes of the opening frame had all the familiar warning signs — the kindContinue reading “Bruins Defeat Jets, But It Wasn’t Pretty”

The Bruins made a series of off‑ice adjustments this offseason, and you could make a strong case that several of them were driven by a renewed emphasis on player development. Earlier this week, the club announced updates to its Operations Staff along with new hires, signaling a continued push to strengthen the organization behind theContinue reading “Why the Bruins Recent Off Ice Additions Are Good For the Team”