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Fully healthy, Vatrano hopes to breakthrough in Year 3
September 15, 2017
His high expectations for 2016-17 took a hit on the first day of training camp. This year’s start to the preseason is already different for Frank Vatrano, however. Missing the first three months due to a foot injury, the former UMass-Amherst standout had to wait to build off the potential he showcased in both Providence […]
Read More »Pastrnak signing gives the Bruins some much needed buzz
September 14, 2017
Given the depth among the Bruins prospects along with a solid veteran nucleus, GM Don Sweeney was wise to avoid throwing big money this off-season in what was a weak free agent class. The Biggest splash was to come from within. After weeks of negotiations with David Pastrnak, that big splash came on Thursday, just […]
Read More »Report: Pastrnak, Bruins, agree to terms
It won’t be long until David Pastrnak officially reports to Warrior Ice Arena with the rest of his teammates. After weeks of negotiations, Pastrnak and the Bruins have reportedly come to terms on a new long-term contract. TSN’s Darren Dreger broke the news on Twitter moments ago and the deal is quite friendly for both […]
Read More »Five Bruins training camp storylines to watch
September 13, 2017
In less than 24 hours, the Bruins will report for official activities for the first time with off-ice testing. One day later, Bruce Cassidy will run practice for the first time in 2017-18 in the B’s first on-ice session of the season. Hoping to build off of last year’s run under Cassidy, the Black and […]
Read More »A new wrinkle to the David Pastrnak saga
September 12, 2017
In 48 hours, the Bruins will report to Warrior Ice Arena for off-ice testing. Twenty-four hours after that, they’ll take the ice for the first time at Training Camp. In six days, they’ll head to Quebec City for their first preseason game against the Canadiens. Given the “status quo” of the negotiations with David Pastrnak, […]
Read More »What to watch for as Bruins prospects head to Buffalo
September 8, 2017
With a talented pipeline looking to make the jump to the NHL level, this year’s Bruins rookies will get their first taste of competition along with the Devils, Penguins and Sabres’ prospects starting Friday in Buffalo. From Charlie McAvoy looking to build off his solid postseason in his first month in the league to skilled […]
Read More »What’s next for Brad Marchand?
September 6, 2017
Over the past few seasons, the Bruins’ locker room has gone through some changes. Gone were the days of being a perennial Stanley Cup contender. Former mainstays like Milan Lucic, Shawn Thornton, Loui Eriksson, Johnny Boychuk and Tyler Seguin (to name a few) found new homes through trade or free agency. Only a few remain […]
Read More »With camp approaching, the first clock is ticking on Pastrnak negotiations
September 5, 2017
“To be honest with you, we haven’t really gotten a response on what they’re looking for,” President Cam Neely said (via the Boston Herald) about the David Pastrnak contract negotiations during last week’s Bruins Fan Fest pit stop in Providence. Well, that’s another head scratcher in the ongoing Pastrnak contract extension saga. Here we are in […]
Read More »Charlie McAvoy enters preseason with experience, confidence
September 1, 2017
Even for a highly touted first round pick, being thrown into the proverbial fire can be tough to overcome. That didn’t happen to Charlie McAvoy last spring. Following his impressive winter that included a gold medal with his fellow U.S. countrymen in the World Junior Championships and his productive sophomore campaign at Boston University, McAvoy […]
Read More »Draisaitl’s new deal adds layer for ongoing Pastrnak negotiations
August 16, 2017
Once his new deal is signed, David Pastrnak will likely be thanking Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl. On Wednesday, former Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli inked Draisaitl, the third overall pick of the 2014 NHL Draft, to an 8-year contract with an AAV of $8.5 million per season. With a little under a month left until the […]
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