Category Archives: Boston Bruins

Here we go! With the Prospects Challenge and rookie camp now in the rearview, the main training camp kicks off today. As anticipation builds for the upcoming season, questions abound—about the rookies, the prospects, and what lies ahead. That’s why I’ve opened up this mailbag: to dive into your questions and share insights as bestContinue reading “Wednesday Mailbag: Preseason”

There’s been some online debate about whether Matej Blumel—and a few others—are waiver exempt heading into the 2025–26 NHL season. Let’s break it down and try to set the record straight. The key factor in determining a player’s waiver exemption status is the age at which he signed his NHL entry-level contract. That age setsContinue reading “Which Bruins Are Waiver Exempt for 2025-2026?”

August 15 marks the deadline for NHL teams to sign players they’ve drafted that took the NCAA route. If those players remain unsigned by that date, they become free agents eligible to sign with any team. Even if those players have signed an AHL contract, they will still become unrestricted free agents at the NHLContinue reading “Draft Picks Rights Set to Expire for NCAA Players on August 15.”

It’s fair to say that many fans may be bracing for a season lacking excitement—and that expectation might not be far off. But I dug into a few numbers that could offer something to look forward to: some realistic, some ambitious, and others simply intriguing, even if they don’t directly impact the upcoming campaign. ItContinue reading “2025-26 Boston Bruins: The Year in Numbers”

The simple answer is yes, why not? Chinakhov’s agent, Shumi Babaev, announced on Twitter/X Thursday that his client has requested a trade and has no intention of returning to Russia, stating, ‘As long as I can play in the NHL. Chinakhov is a former first round pick – 21st overall – in 2020. Interestingly, it’sContinue reading “Should the Bruins Look into Columbus’ Yegor Chinakhov?”

The Boston Bruins came away from the 2025 Draft with a haul that can only be described as a major win. However, the momentum slowed during a rather underwhelming free agency period. Unless any trades arise, the front office’s final order of business is securing a deal with John Farinacci. Once that’s settled, attention turnsContinue reading “Top Undrafted Players Looking for NHL Rookie Camp Invitations”