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Thoughts and observations from the first week of the preseason
September 25, 2017
In 10 days, the Bruins will welcome the Stanley Cup finalist Nashville Predators to TD Garden for their regular season debut. Plenty of important roster decisions are ahead for GM Don Sweeney, head coach Bruce Cassidy and the rest of the Black and Gold over the next week and a half. Hours removed from their […]
Read More »Once again, NHL rule changes delaying pace of the game
September 22, 2017
Anyone who understands the game of hockey knows that its fast-paced nature is one of the unique traits of the sport. Yet, the National Hockey League keeps adding new rules and restrictions, which have ultimately slowed the fastest game on earth. Remember the two-line pass? Okay, to be fair that was implemented back in 1943 […]
Read More »That evolving and revolving “D” door
Déjà vu all over again? “I don’t want to be disrespectful to the D-corps,” Bruce Cassidy said about the talent pool he needs to wean down after Thursday’s 2-1 OT win over Philadelphia, “but I think it is deeper up front.” Before the first playoff faceoff last April, it was Torey Krug, then Brandon Carlo, […]
Read More »Early injuries mounting as Bruins enter Preseason Game No. 3
September 21, 2017
The preseason is not even a week old, and the Bruins are already getting hit by the injury bug. On a day of significant developments on Thursday, GM Don Sweeney announced a trio of Bruins suffering injuries during the first two preseason games, as well as a pair of roster cuts. One injury, in particular, […]
Read More »Bjork, DeBrusk, getting marquee spots early
September 20, 2017
The kids have looked alright through the first two preseason games. From Jesse Gabrielle and Zane McIntyre spearheading the Bruins’ first preseason win over the Canadiens, to Austin Czarnik’s stellar night against the Red Wings that included a penalty shot goal, Boston’s highly touted prospect pool has been front and center since the start of […]
Read More »‘JFK’ one of the new dogs in the house
One is a lock for the big house for the 2017-18 Boston Bruins season. Another is unlocking the necessary keys to join his former teammate on Commonwealth Avenue with new addresses on Causeway Street. While the first game of the season at TD Garden was highlighted by David Pastrnak’s debut since signing a six-year contract […]
Read More »Krug-McAvoy pairing highlights Bruins’ lineup vs. Red Wings
September 19, 2017
Preseason Game No. 1 was a showcase of the Bruins’ youngsters against the Canadiens – a 3-2 victory in Quebec City. Preseason Game No. 2 will feature a more veteran-laden lineup. But one talented young player, in particular, is going to have the chance to really push the tempo with a fellow puck-mover. After making […]
Read More »Bruins-Canadiens meet again in Quebec City
September 18, 2017
Another sign in which the 2017-18 regular season is that much closer. In a matter of hours, a select group of Bruins will make the trip up north to faceoff in their annual preseason matchup with the Canadiens at the Videotron Centre in Quebec City. It will also mark the first time that former head […]
Read More »Pastrnak all smiles as he talks negotiations, reunites with teammates
September 16, 2017
Between signing his contract, flying over to Boston and getting his first training camp session under his belt, David Pastrnak has found little time to sleep over the last 48 hours. Prior to Pastrnak’s arrival, his teammates were having fun at his expense. “Oh, that got done?” a cunning Brad Marchand said on Friday. “It […]
Read More »Newly signed Pastrnak arrives in Boston
September 15, 2017
To say that David Pastrnak has had an eventful 48 hours would be an understatement. On Thursday morning, Pastrnak inked his six-year contract extension worth $40 million – a cap hit of $6.67 million per year. With his new payday, the 21-year-old took to Twitter to thank the Black and Gold along with a special […]
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