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Until otherwise, Bruins plan on Bergeron and Krejci not returning
June 27, 2023
NASHVILLE — Eventually, the Boston Bruins will encounter life without Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci. That time could come as soon as October during the franchise’s centennial season. That doesn’t guarantee that Krejci and Bergeron won’t return. But the retirement rumors will continue to swirl until two of Boston’s marquee centermen confirm one way or […]
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Jim Montgomery shares alcohol struggles in acceptance speech
June 26, 2023
NASHVILLE — Jim Montgomery took to the stage at Bridgestone Arena to accept the Jack Adams Award given to the league’s coach of the year. The humbled Bruins bench boss remains grateful for his second chance in the NHL — and life in general. Montgomery’s struggles with alcoholism prompted his departure from the Dallas Stars […]
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Bruins Award recipients react to Monday’s “bittersweet” trade
NASHVILLE — The Boston Bruins knew changes were coming. But the 2023-24 version would look different no matter what — even if they had hoisted the Stanley Cup following a historic 2022-23 regular season. The business side of hockey prevented Boston from potentially running it back with the exact same team following their surprising and […]
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Bruins get cap relief, trade Hall and Foligno to Chicago
NASHVILLE — Taylor Hall is no longer a Boston Bruin. On Monday, the Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks agreed to terms on a trade involving the 2010 top overall pick. The Bruins also included the UFA rights for Nick Foligno. Hall, who didn’t initially have the Blackhawks on his 16-team no-trade list, ends a productive three-year […]
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An even keel Linus Ullmark admits his future has “crossed his mind”
June 25, 2023
NASHVILLE — After posting historic regular season numbers in 2022-23, Linus Ullmark arrived at the Music City as the heavy odds-on favorite to capture his first Vezina Award. But, there’s a chance Ullmark could be making his last public appearance(s) as a member of the Boston Bruins. The Bruins enter yet another off-season of uncertainty […]
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“Frustrated. Mad. Accountable.” Bruins post-mortem continues
May 9, 2023
The Boston Bruins are one of 24 teams watching the rest of the Stanley Cup Playoffs unfold. They didn’t envision that scenario playing out. After their record-breaking regular season, the Bruins felt they’d be in the thick of their second-round series with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Instead, they’re looking on with the Florida Panthers on […]
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Breakup day: uncertain futures loom; Ullmark doesn’t address injury
May 3, 2023
Not even 48 hours removed from their stunning first-round elimination at the hands of the Florida Panthers, the Boston Bruins packed their bags at Warrior Ice Arena on Tuesday much earlier than anticipated. And now the questions about the team’s futures begin to loom, including potential retirements for Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci. A handful […]
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Bruins remain thankful for Bergeron and Krejci amid their looming decision
May 2, 2023
Did Tuesday mark the final day of Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci stepping foot into the Warrior Ice Arena confines? It’s a decision the two battle-tested centermen won’t take lightly. Again. “Everything is really raw right now, and I don’t want to make any decision that I’m going to regret,” Krejci said. “It’s too early […]
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What we learned: a bitter end to a wasted Bruins season
May 1, 2023
Too little, too late. The Boston Bruins made some lineup adjustments ahead of their winner take all Game 7. Jeremy Swayman earned his first start of the postseason. Matt Grzelcyk replaced Connor Clifton in a third-pairing role with Derek Forbort. Trent Frederic took Nick Foligno’s spot on the fourth line. Tyler Bertuzzi swapped roles with […]
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The Bruins will need more than just lineup changes in Game 7
April 29, 2023
SUNRISE, Fla. — The Boston Bruins had the Florida Panthers on the ropes. They entered Game 5 under the most ideal scenario possible, with a 3-1 series lead and a returning Patrice Bergeron. Yet, the Bruins couldn’t escape their own shadow — figuratively and literally. A fatigued Linus Ullmark played his worst hockey of the […]
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