The Bruins have little to look forward to in the upcoming 2024 NHL Entry Draft, as they only own three picks and don’t make their first selection until the fourth round. What do we do with our spare time? This is an opportune moment to examine the Boston Bruins’ draft record under General Manager DonContinue reading “A Look Back at Don Sweeney’s Draft History: 2015”
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Boston Bruins Offseason Prospect Update Part 3: The Rankings
PART 1 PART 2 The Boston Bruins prospect rankings are criticized for lacking top-tier prospects, attributed to their consistent competitiveness leading to low draft positions and trading high picks to pursue Stanley Cup victories. Building a championship-quality roster requires a variety of players. Despite lacking top prospects, the Bruins have a strong prospect pool forContinue reading “Boston Bruins Offseason Prospect Update Part 3: The Rankings”
Boston Bruins, Reid Dyck Part Ways
The Boston Bruins have unexpectedly chosen not to extend an entry-level contract to Reid Dyck. OR Reid Dyck has unexpectedly chosen not to sign an entry-level contract with the Boston Bruins. Some people think that Dyck rejected the Bruins because he assessed their depth in the goalie position and sought an alternative route. However, itContinue reading “Boston Bruins, Reid Dyck Part Ways”
Bruins Eliminated; Face a Long Offseason
It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation -Herman Melville Most people define success solely in terms of winning, and the NHL is no exception. In reality, only a few NHL teams are genuinely equipped to win the Stanley Cup. Therefore, the criteria for a successful season must vary for theContinue reading “Bruins Eliminated; Face a Long Offseason”
Rematch: Bruins Versus Panthers
It took overtime in game 7, but the Boston Bruins dispatched the Toronto Maple Leafs again in NHL playoff action. The Prize: A rematch with the Florida Panthers. I don’t need to remind anyone what happened last season. Game 1 will take place Monday night at Amerant Bank Arena in Florida. The Panthers are favoredContinue reading “Rematch: Bruins Versus Panthers”
If It Looks Like Tampa, And It Smells Like Tampa, Is It Tampa? Not Yet!
With just one or two games remaining in the NHL regular season, the playoff picture is still uncertain for teams in the Metropolitan and Atlantic Divisions of the Eastern Conference. Let’s take a look. Metropolitan Division The New York Rangers hold a 3-point lead over the Carolina Hurricanes for first place in the division withContinue reading “If It Looks Like Tampa, And It Smells Like Tampa, Is It Tampa? Not Yet!”
Boston Bruins Playoff Possibilities
Though the standings remain close and outcomes uncertain until possibly the season’s final day, we can rule out some potential playoff opponents for the Bruins based on the current mathematics of the standings. But not many. The Blue Jackets have been eliminated from the playoff picture. The Rangers and Hurricanes have clinched the top twoContinue reading “Boston Bruins Playoff Possibilities”
Bruins Sign Jaxon Nelson to Entry Level Contract
The Boston Bruins signed center Jaxon Nelson, a 6-foot-4, 207-pound player, to a one-year entry level contract for the 2024-2025 NHL season, the team announced Tuesday. Nelson’s contract includes a $775,000 base salary at the NHL level, a $95,000 signing bonus, up to $80,000 in performance bonuses, and an AHL salary of $82,500. Nelson willContinue reading “Bruins Sign Jaxon Nelson to Entry Level Contract”
Bruins Sign Riley Duran
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”
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”
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