Colin Stead via Twitter asks Question – Do you think signing Ullmark to a hefty contract was a good idea if they bring Tuukka back for the stretch run? Answer – Yes, I do. I know that almost everyone reading here is sitting at home on their sofa reading and thinking the exact opposite. ButContinue reading “WEDNESDAYS MAILBAG DECEMBER 8”
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WEDNESDAY MAILBAG DECEMBER 1, 2021
It’s a small mailbag this week because there were multiple questions about the Brad Marchand suspension and even more regarding the Jake DeBrusk trade request. I’ll start with the Marchand suspension. I really have nothing to add. Was it suspension worthy? Yes, in my opinion it was. Were three games too many? I don’t know.Continue reading “WEDNESDAY MAILBAG DECEMBER 1, 2021”
WEDNESDAY MAILBAG: NOVEMBER 24 2021
Sandra via email asks Question – In your Monday prospects report, you increased Beecher’s chances to 5 out of 5 for playing with the Bruins. He’s had one good game since coming back from injury. Why did you change it? Answer – Well Sandra, when it comes to John Beecher, it is more than justContinue reading “WEDNESDAY MAILBAG: NOVEMBER 24 2021”
WEDNESDAY MAILBAG NOVEMBER 17 2021
Time For another mailbag. I hope you’re finding them as entertaining as I am. Matt via email asks: Question – You don’t talk about Urho Vaakanainen much. I still believe he’s an NHL defenseman. What are your thoughts on him? Answer: When the Bruins drafted Urho Vaakanainen 18th overall in 2017, I was told heContinue reading “WEDNESDAY MAILBAG NOVEMBER 17 2021”
BRUINS PLACE JOHN MOORE AND CHRIS WAGNER ON WAIVERS
Today, Bruins General Manager did what some thought he didn’t have the balls to do. He placed defenseman John Moore and right-wing Chris Wagner on waivers. Teams now have 24 hours (2:00 pm Sunday) to put in a claim. The 23-man rosters must be submitted to the league by 5:00 pm Monday. There are optionsContinue reading “BRUINS PLACE JOHN MOORE AND CHRIS WAGNER ON WAIVERS”
Time for the Bruins to Rethink Their Drafting Philosophy
I’m in the mood to rant. This isn’t about the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. This isn’t about any one specific draft. It’s a combination of ten successive draft years under General Managers Peter Chiarelli and now, Don Sweeney. For the most part, Europe wasn’t much of a consideration for Chiarelli and his staff. During theContinue reading “Time for the Bruins to Rethink Their Drafting Philosophy”
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