Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney and his management team were working hard to make this deal since I tweeted that and on Saturday, he pulled the trigger with the Anaheim Ducks acquiring Hampus Lindholm and Kodie Curran for the Bruins first round pick in 2022, second round pick in 2023 and second round pickContinue reading “Boston Bruins Acquire Hampus Lindholm”
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Wednesday Mailbag: February 9, 2022
Eugene Mannarino via Twitter has two questions: Question 1: Dom do you think the bruins will trade Lysell Question 2: Dom as we get closer to the deadline do you think the bruins will trade their First. Answer: If you don’t mind Eugene, I will answer this in one answer, but man you have aContinue reading “Wednesday Mailbag: February 9, 2022”
WEDNESDAYS MAILBAG JANUARY 19, 2022
First off, Happy Belated Birthday to Mason Lohrei (Monday) and Happy Birthday to Fabian Lysell (today). Here we go: Jonathan via email asks: Question – I really enjoy your incites into scouting and development for the Bruins. I was excited to see that you started a blog covering the team. I have two questions forContinue reading “WEDNESDAYS MAILBAG JANUARY 19, 2022”
They Have to Stay in the Lineup Don’t You Think?
I’m talking about Anton Blidh, Oskar Steen and Urho Vaakanainen. Although it’s been limited timing for Steen and Vaakanainen, one could argue that none of the trio has done anything to warrant being taken out of the lineup. And the team is winning which makes changing anything a very difficult decision. Vaakanainen didn’t have hisContinue reading “They Have to Stay in the Lineup Don’t You Think?”
Making His Case: Urho Vaakanainen
I am no rockets scientist. Heck, I didn’t even finish college. But even if I had, I don’t believe I’d be able to explain why Boston Bruins Defenceman Urho Vaakanainen has performed so well at the NHL level, yet in the AHL he leaves you wanting more. That’s not to say Vaakanainen has not shownContinue reading “Making His Case: Urho Vaakanainen”
WITH RASK SIGNED, WHAT IS THE BRUINS CAP SITUATION?
With Tuukka Rask inking a contract with the Bruins, I have been flooded with questions about how that has affected the Bruins cap situation. There’s a lot of information out there saying it’s not good, but yours truly says it is. First and foremost, you have to understand the numbers you are looking at andContinue reading “WITH RASK SIGNED, WHAT IS THE BRUINS CAP SITUATION?”
DECISION LOOMS FOR BRUINS GM DON SWEENEY
Depth. It’s something every National Hockey League General Manager requires because you never know when injuries will occur. And with COVID-19, that requirement is compounded. It’s no different for Boston Bruins GM Don Sweeney. And he will soon need to make a decision on defenceman John Moore. The Bruins have already lost defenceman Jakob ZborilContinue reading “DECISION LOOMS FOR BRUINS GM DON SWEENEY”
BOSTON BRUINS MONDAY MORNING PROSPECT UPDATE WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 5, 2021
When the Boston Bruins decided it was in everyone’s best interest to send Fabian Lysell to the Vancouver Giants of the Western Hockey League, there was some controversy among Bruins fans on the internet. Even before the Bruins made the decision. I was of the opinion that it was the right move for both playerContinue reading “BOSTON BRUINS MONDAY MORNING PROSPECT UPDATE WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 5, 2021”
WEDNESDAY MAILBAG NOVEMBER 17 2021
Time For another mailbag. I hope you’re finding them as entertaining as I am. Matt via email asks: Question – You don’t talk about Urho Vaakanainen much. I still believe he’s an NHL defenseman. What are your thoughts on him? Answer: When the Bruins drafted Urho Vaakanainen 18th overall in 2017, I was told heContinue reading “WEDNESDAY MAILBAG NOVEMBER 17 2021”
BRUINS PLACE JOHN MOORE AND CHRIS WAGNER ON WAIVERS
Today, Bruins General Manager did what some thought he didn’t have the balls to do. He placed defenseman John Moore and right-wing Chris Wagner on waivers. Teams now have 24 hours (2:00 pm Sunday) to put in a claim. The 23-man rosters must be submitted to the league by 5:00 pm Monday. There are optionsContinue reading “BRUINS PLACE JOHN MOORE AND CHRIS WAGNER ON WAIVERS”
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