Yes, the Flyers iced a largely NHL‑ready lineup while the Bruins leaned heavily on AHL personnel. But preseason isn’t about the final score — it’s about tightening the roster picture. And on this night, a few bubble players strengthened their case, while others didn’t do nearly enough to keep themselves in the mix. Michael DiPietroContinue reading “Flyers blank Bruins 2 – 0, But Plenty To Take Away From This Game”
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Bruins Defeat Flyers 5 – 1 – But Who Stood Out?
The Boston Bruins rolled past the Philadelphia Flyers 5–1 on home ice Tuesday, moving to 2–0 in preseason play. But at this stage, the scoreboard is secondary. What matters now is assembling the strongest roster possible — and nights like this help clarify who’s pushing their way into the conversation. I’ll zero in on theContinue reading “Bruins Defeat Flyers 5 – 1 – But Who Stood Out?”
What Did Monday’s Shootout Victory Tell Us?
Did Monday’s shootout win over the Capitals actually tell us anything meaningful about how the Bruins might shape their 2026–27 roster? It’s fair to ask — preseason results don’t always translate, but this one offered a few hints worth paying attention to. But remember, it has only been one game. Let’s look at the bubbleContinue reading “What Did Monday’s Shootout Victory Tell Us?”
Bruins Have Decisions to Make Even Before Trade Deadline
The NHL operates under a hard cap of 50 standard player contracts, but there’s an important wrinkle built into that rule. When a signed prospect is returned to junior, their deal “slides” to a future season, effectively removing it from the club’s active contract count. It’s a built‑in safeguard that allows teams to lock inContinue reading “Bruins Have Decisions to Make Even Before Trade Deadline”
Summary Sunday: January 4, 2026
Frank Seravalli on Insider Notebook: A lot of people have pointed to Pavel Zacha as a trade chip. I think you need more Pavel Zacha not less. Maybe the guy you try and move is Casey Mittelstadt. Totally agree. The moment you move Pavel Zacha is the moment you start searching for a player justContinue reading “Summary Sunday: January 4, 2026”
Summary Sunday: December 7, 2025
On Thursday, the IIHF confirmed the inevitable: Patrice Bergeron is headed to the Hall of Fame. A member of hockey’s exclusive Triple Gold Club, Bergeron stands alone as the only player to capture World Championship gold before World Juniors U-20 gold. His resume further includes two Olympic gold medals and a World Cup of HockeyContinue reading “Summary Sunday: December 7, 2025”
Summary Sunday: November 23, 2025
Chris Johnston on the Chris Johnston Show said “I’m a little more bullish for those who are cheering for trades in the NHL; it just feels like conversations are picking up, there’s a little bit more urgency in some spots.” There’s certainly some truth to that. Teams like the Vancouver Canucks, Toronto Maple Leafs, andContinue reading “Summary Sunday: November 23, 2025”
Wednesday Mailbag November 12, 2025
Thank you for submitting your questions. I’ve reviewed them carefully and will now do my best to provide thoughtful, informed responses. Liz asks: Why did the Bruins place Elias Lindholm on injured reserve? Shouldn’t he be on LTIR given that he will miss significant time? Answer: Thanks for the question, Liz—this one comes up everyContinue reading “Wednesday Mailbag November 12, 2025”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: November 2, 2025
Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – U20 Nationell Pettersson missed both Vaxjo games last week. The U20 Nationell is off until November 12. Vashek Blanar – HV71 – U20 Nationell Vashek Blanar turned in a standout performance Friday with a goal and 2 assists, but it wasn’t enough to lift HV71 past Rogle BK inContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: November 2, 2025”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: October 12, 2025
Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – J20 Nationell Pettersson missed his sixth consecutive game in Vaxjo’s 4-2 win over Frolunda on Saturday. Vashek Blanar – HV71 – J20 Nationell HV71 dropped a 4–2 decision to Farjestad BK on Saturday. Blanar, skating on the top defensive pair, was held without a point and finished minus-1 whileContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: October 12, 2025”