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”
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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”
Making a Case for Mason Lohrei; Jake DeBrusk Awakening; Fabian Lysell Fighting?
It appears that most people would agree. At training camp, Mason Lohrei made the Bruins decision to send him to the Providence Bruins of the AHL a difficult one. There were some obvious things Lohrei needed to work on and appeared that the opportunities to work on those things would be in Providence. And ofContinue reading “Making a Case for Mason Lohrei; Jake DeBrusk Awakening; Fabian Lysell Fighting?”
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?”
Decisions Looming for the Boston Bruins
With their 5-2 win over the Boston Bruins putting them atop the NHL standings with a 12-1-2 record, there are still going to be some tough decisions facing the Bruins in the near future. In the immediate future, as they maneuver through LTIR and juggle the cap, you can expect Oskar Steen, and Ian MitchellContinue reading “Decisions Looming for the Boston Bruins”
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?”
At What Point Are the Bruins Uncomfortable with Frederic’s Contract
The Boston Bruins and Trent Frederic have yet to reach an agreement on what would be his third NHL contract. As you know by now, Frederic has filed for salary arbitration and the two sides have a hearing before the arbitrator set for August 1, 2023 if they can’t come to an agreement before then.Continue reading “At What Point Are the Bruins Uncomfortable with Frederic’s Contract”
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