Yes, the Flyers iced a largely NHL‑ready lineup while the Bruins leaned heavily on AHL personnel. But preseason isn’t about the final score — it’s about tightening the roster picture. And on this night, a few bubble players strengthened their case, while others didn’t do nearly enough to keep themselves in the mix. Michael DiPietroContinue reading “Flyers blank Bruins 2 – 0, But Plenty To Take Away From This Game”
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What Did Monday’s Shootout Victory Tell Us?
Did Monday’s shootout win over the Capitals actually tell us anything meaningful about how the Bruins might shape their 2026–27 roster? It’s fair to ask — preseason results don’t always translate, but this one offered a few hints worth paying attention to. But remember, it has only been one game. Let’s look at the bubbleContinue reading “What Did Monday’s Shootout Victory Tell Us?”
Boston Bruins Free Agent Frenzy
The Boston Bruins entered free agency with needs at both the NHL and AHL level. Needs at the NHL level would be difficult to fill in free agency so they were also exploring the trade market. Here’s how the events played out: The day opened with a depth move, as the Bruins announced a one‑year,Continue reading “Boston Bruins Free Agent Frenzy”
Buyout Period Set to Open in the NHL
The NHL’s annual buyout window is set to open next week, and the calendar hinges on the Stanley Cup Final. With a Game 6 officially guaranteed, the buyout period is on track to begin Tuesday, June 16. If the series extends the distance, a Game 7 would push the opening to Friday, June 19. WhenContinue reading “Buyout Period Set to Open in the NHL”
How Will the Bruins Deal With Their Goaltending This Offseason?
That’s the million‑dollar question. About the only certainty right now is that Jeremy Swayman will be the unquestioned starter — and deservedly so. There’s a growing push — from the fan base and even pockets of the media — to move on from Joonas Korpisalo and elevate Michael DiPietro, the two‑time AHL Goaltender of theContinue reading “How Will the Bruins Deal With Their Goaltending This Offseason?”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: May 10, 2026
Kirill Yemelyanov is the last Bruins prospect still playing, as he and his Loko teammates push for an MHL championship in Russia. I’ll keep you updated as their run continues. In the meantime, I’m putting the finishing touches on a four‑part series that will wrap with my full prospect rankings, while also gearing up forContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: May 10, 2026”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: May 3, 2026
Oskar Jellvik – Graduated from Boston College. It comes as little surprise, but a report from the Swedish outlet Expressen indicates Jellvik has reached a verbal agreement with Rögle BK for the 2026–27 SHL season. After missing the bulk of the past two years due to injuries, the writing was on the wall. I feltContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: May 3, 2026”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: April 26, 2026
There isn’t much happening on the ice for Bruins prospects at the moment — at least not until Providence, currently on its bye, gets its playoff run underway. Once the puck drops there, the spotlight shifts quickly. There’s off‑ice news, though — and it’s significant. After being named the winner of the Aldege “Baz” BastienContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: April 26, 2026”
Michael DiPietro Named AHL Goaltender of the Year
The American Hockey League announced Wednesday that Michael DiPietro has been named the recipient of the Aldege “Baz” Bastien Memorial Award as the league’s top goaltender. It marks the second straight season he’s earned the honor, placing him alongside Troy Grosenick and Dustin Wolf as one of the few netminders to capture the award inContinue reading “Michael DiPietro Named AHL Goaltender of the Year”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: April 19, 2026
Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – U20 Nationell Two weeks ago, reports surfaced that Pettersson had begun exploring North American opportunities — a development also noted here. But last week, Expressen, the Swedish outlet plugged into all things hockey, added a new wrinkle, reporting that according to one source, Pettersson has agreed to a dealContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: April 19, 2026”