Could the Boston Bruins do the unthinkable and begin the 2024-2025 season with three goaltenders? The easy answer is no. The more complicated answer is yes. We believe Jeremy Swayman will be signed and that there will be enough cap space to support a 23-man roster. The uncertainty lies in whether they will opt forContinue reading “Could the Bruins Carry Three Goaltenders to Start the Season?”
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Wednesday Mailbag; Offseason Edition
We are in the dog days of summer when it comes to the National Hockey League, but there is still some work for general managers across the league, and things are no different for Don Sweeney. Obviously, the biggest piece is getting Goaltender Jeremy Swayman under contract. What better time to take your questions andContinue reading “Wednesday Mailbag; Offseason Edition”
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 Sign Elias Lindholm and Nikita Zadorov
The Boston Bruins dipped into the free agent market relatively early by signing Elias Lindholm and Nikita Zadorov. One year ago, we were glued to our computers or televisions as the cash strapped Bruins signed the likes of Morgan Geekie, James van Riemsdyk, Kevin Shattenkirk, Jesper Boqvist and Milan Lucic to name a few. WithContinue reading “Bruins Sign Elias Lindholm and Nikita Zadorov”
Not Everyone Is Staying; Bruins Tender Qualifying Offers
The Boston Bruins announced today that they have extended qualifying offers to the following players: Jeremy Swayman, Michael Callahan, Marc McLaughlin, and Alec Regula. Curtis Hall, Jesper Boqvist and Joey Abate did not receive qualifying offers and will become unrestricted free agents on July 1 (except Abate). Kyle Keyser, Reilly Walsh, and Oskar Steen haveContinue reading “Not Everyone Is Staying; Bruins Tender Qualifying Offers”
A Look Back at Don Sweeney’s Draft History: 2018
In the event you missed it, you can look back to 2015, 2016, and 2017. What constitutes a successful draft or a failing draft? The hockey community looks at NHL games played to determine success, although some choose to look at 100 games as successful while others look at 200 games. Fans in droves preferContinue reading “A Look Back at Don Sweeney’s Draft History: 2018”
A Look Back at Don Sweeney’s Draft History: 2017
If you really want to punish yourself and look back at 2015, you can find that here. You can look back at 2016 here. What constitutes a successful draft or a failing draft? The hockey community looks at NHL games played to determine success, although some choose to look at 100 games as successful whileContinue reading “A Look Back at Don Sweeney’s Draft History: 2017”
Bruins Eliminated; Face a Long Offseason
It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation -Herman Melville Most people define success solely in terms of winning, and the NHL is no exception. In reality, only a few NHL teams are genuinely equipped to win the Stanley Cup. Therefore, the criteria for a successful season must vary for theContinue reading “Bruins Eliminated; Face a Long Offseason”
Boston Bruins Top Trade Assets
With Don Sweeney working the phones to find a potential deal to improve his team for not just this season but beyond, and with no draft picks in the first three rounds of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, what bargaining chips does he have at his disposal? A lot depends on exactly who or whatContinue reading “Boston Bruins Top Trade Assets”
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?”