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The next tier of Bruins’ leaders is here
September 24, 2021
Next person up remains one of the more common cliches in sports circles. Yet, it’s often an accurate description whenever a team needs to replace one of their core members. The Bruins aren’t strangers to the next man up philosophy, be it through injuries or off-season departures. Zdeno Chara, David Krejci, Torey Krug and even […]
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Nick Foligno ‘jabs back’ at his brother over Bergeron’s recruiting call
Nick Foligno found himself in a rather intriguing scenario this off-season. His brother, Marcus, courted him to head to Minnesota. Patrice Bergeron pitched him to come to Boston. In the end, Bergeron’s recruiting prowess won out. Foligno signed a two-year, $7.6 million deal with the Bruins on the first day of free agency. Foligno spent […]
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Fully-vaccinated Bruins return to pre-pandemic camp routine
September 23, 2021
Indeed, some of the norms from the pre-pandemic days returned as some of the COVID protocols loosened up. And while everyday activity hasn’t reverted to normal completely, the strict quarantine life at home has eased up significantly. Because of this, the National Hockey League has loosened some of its restrictions for fully vaccinated players. Only […]
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4 storylines to watch at Bruins’ training camp
September 22, 2021
The sights and sounds of another training camp are upon us. The freshly painted ice at Warrior Ice Arena and TD Garden will soon have a full slate of fully vaccinated Bruins players and coaches as they embark on another 82-game slate. General manager Don Sweeney injected some depth this off-season with a plethora of […]
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Jack Studnicka says he’s become more ‘explosive’ following off-season training
September 20, 2021
Jack Studnicka ascended in Boston’s prospect rankings after the Bruins selected him in the second round of the 2017 draft. He followed up a stellar career in the Ontario Hockey League with a fine first impression with the Providence Bruins during his first professional hockey season in 2019-20. The Bruins had high hopes for Studnicka […]
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Even with second-line void, Taylor Hall finally has long-term stability
September 17, 2021
In his introductory zoom call with the Boston media, Taylor Hall admittedly discussed how his confidence was lacking. After all, his 37-game tenure with the Buffalo Sabres resulted in a mere 19 points (2 goals, 17 assists). Hall gambled on himself inking a one-year deal with Buffalo during the 2020 off-season following stints in Edmonton, […]
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Despite injury, Johnny Beecher’s development suits him well entering junior season at Michigan
August 2, 2021
Before his second season at the University of Michigan even began, Johnny Beacher found himself in catch-up mode. A freak shoulder injury sustained in August during a battle drill hampered Beecher’s development during a pandemic-altered 2020-21 campaign. Boston’s 2019 first-round selection tallied eight points (four goals, four assists) in 16 games during his sophomore season. […]
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David Krejci returning home to play in Czech Republic
July 30, 2021
He dazzled Bruins fans with his crafty playmaking skillset from his first year in Boston during the 2007-08 campaign. And now David Krejci is returning home to continue his hockey career in his native Czech Republic. The 35-year-old announced his intentions through a statement with the Bruins organization on Friday. “Dear Bruins fans: In January […]
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4 takeaways from the Bruins’ busy start of free agency
July 28, 2021
Don Sweeney entered one of his most pivotal off-season to date of his seven-year tenure. With the Bruins in win-now mode, Sweeney went on a spending spree during the first day of free agency. Sweeney began the day hoping to add a minutes eating left-shot defenseman, depth on the bottom-six and a veteran netminder. He […]
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With keen eye, Bruins select Fabian Lysell with 2021 first-round selection
July 24, 2021
The Boston Bruins had their eye on Fabian Lysell for quite a while. The COVID-19 pandemic threw everything into a loop. Every team faced unique challenges scouting future National Hockey League players from all over the globe. Don Sweeney had a luxury in his scouting department, specifically in Sweden. The eighth-year Bruins GM had a […]
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