Rocket Science is actually quite simple when you think about it. Acquiring the parts that fit together to accomplish the goal of getting to space is what is difficult. Putting together a hockey team is no different. You know what you have to do, but acquiring the parts – the players in this case –Continue reading “Trade Deadline is Fast Approaching”
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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”
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”
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?”
Bruins Get Healthy and Compliant, for Now
Saturday nights 9-4 shellacking of the Montreal Canadiens saw the return of several of the Bruins walking wounded, namely Brandon Carlo, Derek Forbort, Linus Ullmark and Matthew Poitras. The return of Forbort meant that they could no longer use his $3 million cap hit as LTIR. The others were on regular injured reserve and thusContinue reading “Bruins Get Healthy and Compliant, for Now”
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”
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?”
An Early Look at the Bruins Next Offseason
The Boston Bruins are the winningest regular season team in the salary cap era. When franchise cornerstones Zdeno Chara and Tuukka Rask moved on in free agency and retirement respectively, along with an aging Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci, we were supposed to see a downgrade. Instead, the remained near the top of the league.Continue reading “An Early Look at the Bruins Next Offseason”
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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