The Boston Bruins announced on Sunday that Riley Duran has been signed to a two-year entry-level contract, commencing with the 2024-2025 season. This is the maximum duration permissible under the collective bargaining agreement. The agreement stipulates a base salary of $775,000, alongside a signing bonus of $92,500 at the NHL level, with the possibility ofContinue reading “Bruins Sign Riley Duran”
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Jake DeBrusk Finds Stability, Consistency
Fans have been tough on Jake DeBrusk, and I have been critical of him at times, but one thing has always been true in his seven seasons in the NHL: DeBrusk’s consistency is heavily reliant on stability in his life, team, and linemates. I have discussed extensively on multiple podcasts and platforms over the years.Continue reading “Jake DeBrusk Finds Stability, Consistency”
Let’s Go Free Agent Shopping in Europe
This is the final installment of a three-part series covering hockey free agents from the NCAA, Canadian Hockey League and now European Leagues. The signing period for CHL players has begun while the NCAA period begins as soon as a player’s season is over. We saw the Bruins do just that when they signed DrewContinue reading “Let’s Go Free Agent Shopping in Europe”
Let’s Go CHL Free Agent Shopping
This is the second of a three-part series covering a potential shopping list of free agents for the Boston Bruins. Although there are literally hundreds of players available, and I can’t cover them all, these are the players I am most interested in. Earlier I looked at some potential NCAA free agents and today IContinue reading “Let’s Go CHL Free Agent Shopping”
Let’s Go College Free Agent Shopping
Trade deadline has come and gone in the NHL and the next thing on the calendar is the NCAA free agent signing period which begins as soon as a player’s NCAA season is over, should they wish to turn professional. We are all aware that the Boston Bruins prospect cupboard is thin, not completely bareContinue reading “Let’s Go College Free Agent Shopping”
Bruins Sign Drew Bavaro
Just as I was preparing my NCAA free agent shopping list, the Boston Bruins announce this: General Manager Don Sweeney announced that the Bruins have signed 24-year-old right shot defenceman and free agent Drew Bavaro to and Amateur Try Out Agreement for the remainder of the season and a 1-year, 2-way Entry Level Contract forContinue reading “Bruins Sign Drew Bavaro”
Bruins Acquire Pat Maroon and Andrew Peeke and Say Good-Bye to Luke Toporowski and Jakub Zboril; Extend Parker Wotherspoon
Trade deadline began with the Bruins announcing that they have extended defenceman Parker Wotherspoon to a one-year extension. The contract is a one-year, one-way deal that carries an AAV of $800,000. The left shooting Wotherspoon will turn 27 years of age in August and quickly became a fan favorite once he got into the lineup.Continue reading “Bruins Acquire Pat Maroon and Andrew Peeke and Say Good-Bye to Luke Toporowski and Jakub Zboril; Extend Parker Wotherspoon”
Trade Deadline is Fast Approaching
Rocket Science is actually quite simple when you think about it. Acquiring the parts that fit together to accomplish the goal of getting to space is what is difficult. Putting together a hockey team is no different. You know what you have to do, but acquiring the parts – the players in this case –Continue reading “Trade Deadline is Fast Approaching”
Why the Bruins Should Sign Adam Mechura
Adam Mechura has played most of his hockey back in his native Czechia where he was very productive. He’s also represented Czechia internationally on several occasions. He went undrafted in both the 2021 and 2022 National Hockey League Entry Drafts. He did get an invite to the Arizona Coyotes rookie camp in 2022, but that’sContinue reading “Why the Bruins Should Sign Adam Mechura”
Boston Bruins Top Trade Assets
With Don Sweeney working the phones to find a potential deal to improve his team for not just this season but beyond, and with no draft picks in the first three rounds of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, what bargaining chips does he have at his disposal? A lot depends on exactly who or whatContinue reading “Boston Bruins Top Trade Assets”
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