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”

2025-26 Should Be a Season of Experiments for the Boston Bruins

Help is on the way, but don’t expect it overnight. James Hagens could make his debut as early as spring 2026, bringing a fresh spark to the lineup. Two additional first-round draft picks are slated to be selected in June 2026—assuming the Bruins make the smart move. Meanwhile, Fraser Minten and Matthew Poitras are projectedContinue reading “2025-26 Should Be a Season of Experiments for the Boston Bruins”

Let the Retool Begin

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”

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”

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 Acquire Pat Maroon and Andrew Peeke and Say Good-Bye to Luke Toporowski and Jakub Zboril; Extend Parker Wotherspoon

Trade deadline began with the Bruins announcing that they have extended defenceman Parker Wotherspoon to a one-year extension. The contract is a one-year, one-way deal that carries an AAV of $800,000. The left shooting Wotherspoon will turn 27 years of age in August and quickly became a fan favorite once he got into the lineup.Continue reading “Bruins Acquire Pat Maroon and Andrew Peeke and Say Good-Bye to Luke Toporowski and Jakub Zboril; Extend Parker Wotherspoon”

Beware the Rumors as we Approach Trade Deadline

It’s the same thing every year: Trade deadline day is approaching in the National Hockey League and the Boston Bruins seem to be linked to everyone on someone’s trade board. We all know that General Manager Don Sweeney is as tight lipped as they come. Yes, I’ve nailed a Bruins trade or two in theContinue reading “Beware the Rumors as we Approach Trade Deadline”

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?”

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?”

Decisions Loom as Derek Forbort Inches Closer to a Return to Action

The Boston Bruins are in the midst of a four-game road trip through the Western Conference. The roster below is what the Bruins will be carrying on the trip. Derek Forbort has been on long-term injured reserve since December 7, 2023 and has been eligible to return since the calendar flipped to 2024. But justContinue reading “Decisions Loom as Derek Forbort Inches Closer to a Return to Action”