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Are the Bruins in the Market for a Blueliner?

Boston Bruins defenceman Derek Forbort went down with an injury in late October and missed 10 days. He returned to the lineup and went down again in what the team called a lingering injury and shut him down for 6 weeks. He returned for four games and again went down with an injury but theContinue reading “Are the Bruins in the Market for a Blueliner?”

Bruins Get Healthy and Compliant, for Now

Saturday nights 9-4 shellacking of the Montreal Canadiens saw the return of several of the Bruins walking wounded, namely Brandon Carlo, Derek Forbort, Linus Ullmark and Matthew Poitras. The return of Forbort meant that they could no longer use his $3 million cap hit as LTIR. The others were on regular injured reserve and thusContinue reading “Bruins Get Healthy and Compliant, for Now”

Are the Boston Bruins in the Market for a Defenceman?

Back in the preseason, everyone was talking about the strengths of the Boston Bruins roster: Goaltending and defence. The goaltending has been as expected but there are genuine concerns on the blueline. Charlie McAvoy has missed time due to injury and suspension and can’t seem to get into a grove; Hampus Lindholm is not playingContinue reading “Are the Boston Bruins in the Market for a Defenceman?”

An Early Look at the Bruins Next Offseason

The Boston Bruins are the winningest regular season team in the salary cap era. When franchise cornerstones Zdeno Chara and Tuukka Rask moved on in free agency and retirement respectively, along with an aging Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci, we were supposed to see a downgrade. Instead, the remained near the top of the league.Continue reading “An Early Look at the Bruins Next Offseason”

Should the Bruins Acquire Nikita Zadorov?

By now you know disgruntled Calgary Flames defenceman Nikita Zadorov has requested a trade. There are two questions to be asked here: First, will Bruins GM Don Sweeney make a phone call? Second, should Sweeney make a phone call? Question one is the easiest to answer, and that answer is yes. Even if it isContinue reading “Should the Bruins Acquire Nikita Zadorov?”

Bruins Prospect Reid Dyck Has Taken the Next Step

When the Boston Bruins selected Swift Current Broncos goaltender Reid Dyck in the 6th round, 183rd overall at the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, there was plenty of intrigue from this scribe. Many fans who aren’t invested in the Draft quickly turn to Elite Prospects or Hockey DB once a name is called. In respect toContinue reading “Bruins Prospect Reid Dyck Has Taken the Next Step”

Why Are Some Calling Fabian Lysell a Bust?

I think for some, they are eerily reminded of another first round pick by the name of Zach Senyshyn from, as you well know, the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. Actually, I don’t think, I know since some have actually come out and said it. While there is one similarity, the skating, there are some differences,Continue reading “Why Are Some Calling Fabian Lysell a Bust?”

Making Sense of the Bruins Roster Juggling

Along came video games, SIM leagues, Fantasy Hockey Leagues and even live betting. With those came an increase in hockey fan’s desire for trades. And lots of them. Venture onto any hockey forum chat rooms and you’ll see proposals and even “wishful thinking” trades. The fact is, trades are rare during the National Hockey LeagueContinue reading “Making Sense of the Bruins Roster Juggling”