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?”
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”
Wednesday Mailbag; Offseason Edition
We are in the dog days of summer when it comes to the National Hockey League, but there is still some work for general managers across the league, and things are no different for Don Sweeney. Obviously, the biggest piece is getting Goaltender Jeremy Swayman under contract. What better time to take your questions andContinue reading “Wednesday Mailbag; Offseason Edition”
Are the Bruins a Better Team After Free Agent Frenzy?
Now that the dust has settled on the 2024 NHL Free Agent Frenzy, it begs the question: Are the Boston Bruins better? Well, I want to share my thoughts and then let you be the judge. GOALTENDING Breaking up the top NHL duo of recent years is sure to result in a decline. The tradeContinue reading “Are the Bruins a Better Team After Free Agent Frenzy?”
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”
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”
Wednesday Mailbag November 16, 2022
So many questions this week and plenty of duplicates. I hope I didn’t leave any out. Let’s get right to them: @dangermike via Twitter asks: Hey Dom- on one of your upcoming Monday prospect rundowns can you talk a little bit about typical journeys for these players? Using Brett Harrison for example- if he showsContinue reading “Wednesday Mailbag November 16, 2022”
Could Claude Giroux Wear the Spoked B?
Flashback February 24, 2008: After being approached by then Toronto Maple Leaf General Manager Cliff Fletcher about waiving his no trade clause, Leafs star Mats Sundin decided not to waive “after careful deliberation.” Fourteen years later, Cliff’s son Chuck Fletcher – the General Manager of the Philadelphia Flyers – is in the same boat, sortContinue reading “Could Claude Giroux Wear the Spoked B?”
Wednesday Mailbag: January 26, 2022
Just a small mailbag this week! As always, if you want to get questions in early for next week’s mailbag, you can always email your questions to ohlwriters@gmail.com Phil via email asks: Question – On Friday, you tweeted a video from Oshawa’s game. You said “No goals. Just this. Trying to keep it real.” I’mContinue reading “Wednesday Mailbag: January 26, 2022”