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”
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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”
Rumors Continue to Swirl Around the Bruins
Everyone knew something had to happen to help alleviate the Boston Bruins cap issues. And on NHL Awards Day with a few Bruins in attendance including General Manager Don Sweeney, the first shoe dropped when he dealt Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for a couple of right shot defencemenContinue reading “Rumors Continue to Swirl Around the Bruins”
Don Sweeney Has a Lot of Work to do This Off Season
The Boston Bruins lost in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and I don’t know anyone that was expecting that, especially after General Manager Don Sweeney went all-in at trade deadline to give his team the best chance of winning the Stanley Cup. Why did they fail after a record setting regular season?Continue reading “Don Sweeney Has a Lot of Work to do This Off Season”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: February 19, 2022
Some of the Bruins brass were visible in the OHL last week. Obviously, they are doing some prep work for the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, but also, Matthew Poitras and Jackson Edward are looking to sign Entry Level Contracts. But I ask myself whether they are keeping tabs on Development Camp invitee James Hardie ofContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: February 19, 2022”
As Trade Deadline Approaches, Who Are the Boston Bruins Potential Trade Pieces
Trade deadline day is a little over three weeks away, the Bruins are in the midst of their bye-week and the phone lines are busy around the league. As in just about every other year, the Bruins are always linked to multiple players, even when it doesn’t make sense whatsoever. But hey, it’s that timeContinue reading “As Trade Deadline Approaches, Who Are the Boston Bruins Potential Trade Pieces”