The Boston Bruins endured a season that will likely be remembered for all the wrong reasons by ownership, management, players, and fans alike. Several factors contributed to the team’s struggles: the Jeremy Swayman contract dispute, a lack of preparation among players and coaches heading into training camp, a midseason coaching change, injuries to key defensemen,Continue reading “Let the Retool Begin”
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What Should the Boston Bruins Do Moving Forward?
With the 4 Nations Tournament and the NHL trade deadline approaching, the Boston Bruins are in a challenging position. They hold a record of 25-20-6, and 4-1-1 in their last 6 games, placing them third in the Atlantic Division. However, the race is tighter than a Harry Sinden contract negotiation. The Tampa Bay Lightning, OttawaContinue reading “What Should the Boston Bruins Do Moving Forward?”
Sweeney Finds No Deals on Black Friday
Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney was unable to find any Black Friday Deals on the trade front. I on the other hand, found a new laptop on special and used my rewards to get it for $0. But that’s a story for another day. It’s no secret that there are plenty of GM’s aroundContinue reading “Sweeney Finds No Deals on Black Friday”
Montgomery Changes the Lineup, Bruins Respond with Best Game of the Season
Head Coach Jim Montgomery made adjustments to the Boston Bruins lineup, and the team delivered its strongest performance of the 2024-2025 NHL season so far. While it wasn’t flawless and there are still areas to improve, the changes had a positive impact. Riley Tufte and Max Jones entered the lineup in place of Justin BrazeauContinue reading “Montgomery Changes the Lineup, Bruins Respond with Best Game of the Season”
A Way Too Early but Promising Look at the Bruins Next Offseason
Throughout the 2023-2024 season, I became weary of referring to it as a transition year, as the Bruins appeared well-positioned for the upcoming offseason. Like anything, there is room for discussion about whether the Bruins have made improvements. In my opinion, they have certainly strengthened their forward lineup and significantly enhanced their defensive unit. WhileContinue reading “A Way Too Early but Promising Look at the Bruins Next Offseason”
Just How Streaky is Jake DeBrusk and What Will His Next Deal Look Like?
I have to begin by saying that I do not know what the definition of a streaky player is, nor could I find anyone who cared to even try and define it with some logic and sense anywhere. I am sure everyone has their own definition and as sure as the sky is blue, thereContinue reading “Just How Streaky is Jake DeBrusk and What Will His Next Deal Look Like?”
The Curious Case of Jake DeBrusk
If you’re a goal scorer in the National Hockey League like Jake DeBrusk, you’d better be bringing something to the ice if you aren’t finding the back of the net. And DeBrusk has been struggling to bulge the twine with just one goal on the season. This is a contract year for DeBrusk and someContinue reading “The Curious Case of Jake DeBrusk”
Don Sweeney Has a Lot of Work to do This Off Season
The Boston Bruins lost in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and I don’t know anyone that was expecting that, especially after General Manager Don Sweeney went all-in at trade deadline to give his team the best chance of winning the Stanley Cup. Why did they fail after a record setting regular season?Continue reading “Don Sweeney Has a Lot of Work to do This Off Season”
Bruins return Lauko to Providence; Set to Activate DeBrusk
On Friday, the Boston Bruins announced that Jakub Lauko has been returned to the Providence Bruins setting the stage to activate Jake DeBrusk from Long Term Injury Reserve. Some may view the return of DeBrusk as a trade deadline acquisition with the March 3 deadline about 2 weeks away. The Bruins haven’t been as successfulContinue reading “Bruins return Lauko to Providence; Set to Activate DeBrusk”
They Said the Bruins Start Was Not Sustainable
Allow me to back track a bit because the title is not entirely fitting. It has more to do with some (a lot) of the negativity towards the Bruins 16-2-0 start and the next 18 games. So, let’s head back to the beginning. We all know the story, or we should by now. It wasContinue reading “They Said the Bruins Start Was Not Sustainable”
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