With Brandon Bussi finding recent success in Carolina—context aside—a portion of the Bruins fan base has begun pounding the table for Don Sweeney and Marco Sturm to give Michael DiPietro a look at the NHL level as the backup to Jeremy Swayman. But is he ready for that step? I’ve followed his career since hisContinue reading “Is Michael DiPietro Ready For the NHL?”
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What Should the Bruins Do When the Olympic Break Is Over?
Bruins general manager Don Sweeney faces a pivotal stretch, and the decisions in front of him are anything but straightforward. With his responsibilities for assembling Team Canada now wrapped, he can finally exhale—settling in to watch the Olympic Games while turning his attention back to the complex choices awaiting him in Boston. There will beContinue reading “What Should the Bruins Do When the Olympic Break Is Over?”
Dom’s Mid-Season Bruins Trade Board
To many around the league, this season effectively features two trade deadlines: the unofficial cutoff before the Olympic break on February 6, and the official NHL trade deadline on March 6. It’s a familiar storyline by now: the so‑called pre‑deadline rush rarely lives up to the hype. Activity has historically fallen short of expectations, thoughContinue reading “Dom’s Mid-Season Bruins Trade Board”
Summary Sunday December 28, 2025
For those who celebrate, hope you enjoyed a very Merry Christmas — and a happy holiday season to everyone else. Wherever you go to celebrate New Years, please, be safe and responsible. The calendar hasn’t flipped to the new year just yet, but there was still plenty of hockey chatter to unpack this week. TheContinue reading “Summary Sunday December 28, 2025”
Summary Sunday: December 14, 2025
Chris Johnston on the Chris Johnston Show about Jordan Binnington: I don’t think they’d part with him easily, but you can never say never especially because they could get to a point where they are doing something of a bit of a retool on the fly. Frankly, it’s difficult to decipher exactly what Johnston isContinue reading “Summary Sunday: December 14, 2025”
Message to Sweeney, Sturm and Essensa: This Is Unsustainable
From the opening of camp, management left no room for interpretation. The mandate was unmistakable, distilled into a single word: Playoffs. Even with marquee names sidelined—Charlie McAvoy, David Pastrnak, Viktor Arvidsson, Casey Mittelstadt among them—the Bruins remain firmly in the playoff chase. Beyond the Morgan Geekie surge, Jeremy Swayman has emerged as the other headlineContinue reading “Message to Sweeney, Sturm and Essensa: This Is Unsustainable”
Summary Sunday: November 30, 2025
Like every NHL general manager, Don Sweeney is active in trade chatter, but when rival executives inquire about Boston’s prospect pool, the focus isn’t on James Hagens (they’re realistic), Dean Letourneau, or Fabian Lysell. The name drawing consistent attention is Matthew Poitras, the young center viewed as the piece in any potential deal. Poitras hasContinue reading “Summary Sunday: November 30, 2025”
The Upcoming Providence Bruins Season Has as Many Questions as the Big Club
It’s a debate that’s lingered for years: is the AHL a proving ground for prospects or a business built around winning? The truth, whether fans embrace it or not, lies somewhere in between. Development and results aren’t mutually exclusive—they’re two sides of the same coin. Fans will passionately debate—often deep into the night—whether Providence shouldContinue reading “The Upcoming Providence Bruins Season Has as Many Questions as the Big Club”
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”
Mailbag With Dom: July 14, 2025
We’re deep into the dog days of summer, and Bruins fans have plenty on their minds—what the team did, what they didn’t do, and what lies ahead before training camp kicks off. So, I opened the floor to your questions and responded with my take. Of course, some answers will have to wait until campContinue reading “Mailbag With Dom: July 14, 2025”
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