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What we learned: Bruins’ vets help usher in a new era
January 14, 2021
The Boston Bruins ushered in a new era in Thursday’s season-opener against the New Jersey Devils. The initial results showcased positives, potential and room for improvement. The Bruins dominated play for a good chunk of the first two periods only to see their 1-0 and 2-1 leads evaporate in the third period on a breakaway […]
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3 bold predictions for the 2021 Boston Bruins
The 2021 Boston Bruins are set to embark on a new era. And no, we’re not just talking about starting the season at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The back-end looks significantly different without Zdeno Chara and Torey Krug. Matt Grzelcyk, Brandon Carlo and Charlie McAvoy are now the elder statesmen on the blue-line. […]
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Willie O’Ree set to take his rightful place atop Garden rafters
January 13, 2021
When he hung up the skates in 1979, Willie O’Ree never imagined to see his number in the TD Garden rafters with fellow greats like Bobby Orr, Phil Esposito and Milt Schmidt (to name an esteemed few). After all, several Bruins wore No. 22 after O’Ree’s retirement, including Shawn Thornton. But O’Ree’s trailblazing stature drew […]
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An outlook for the 2021 Bruins’ opening night roster
January 10, 2021
The Boston Bruins began their abbreviated training camp on Monday. They haven’t had a full week to fully evaluate their roster, but they have most of the pieces in place ahead of Thursday’s season opener in New Jersey. Bruce Cassidy’s squad faces significant challenges on the back end with Torey Krug and Zdeno Chara departing […]
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Patrice Bergeron officially named Bruins captain
January 7, 2021
It was only a matter of time before the Bruins named their 20th captain in franchise history. That time — and clear cut choice — arrived with Thursday’s announcement. After 14 seasons as the primary alternate captain behind Zdeno Chara, who signed with the Washington Capitals a couple of weeks ago, Patrice Bergeron officially ascends […]
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‘It’s back to work’ for the 2021 Bruins
January 4, 2021
Nearly four months removed from their postseason elimination at the hands of the Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning, the 2021 Boston Bruins finally hit the Warrior Ice Arena surface for their first day of an abbreviated training camp. Bruce Cassidy had his first look at some of his young defensemen vying for an opening […]
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4 training camp questions for the 2021 Boston Bruins
January 3, 2021
The Boston Bruins are set to embark on a unique 2021 season, starting with their first training camp session on Monday. Boston’s coaching staff and front office will have their hands full trying to fill some of the handful of open roster spots, including the pair of defensive vacancies following Torey Krug and Zdeno Chara‘s […]
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The end of an era: Zdeno Chara leaves Boston
December 30, 2020
“Recently, The Boston Bruins have informed me that they plan to move forward with their many younger and talented players and I respect their decision. Unfortunately, my time as the proud captain of the Boston Bruins has come to an end.” With his announcement on Instagram, Zdeno Chara closed the door on a magnificent 14-year […]
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How will the Bruins fare in the new-look NHL East Division?
December 22, 2020
With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing their hands in several developments to conduct their new season, the NHL is about to embark on a rather unique journey. Be it with divisional realignment or the new playoff format — at least for one season — the league will look significantly different than in years past. The Boston […]
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More on the official NHL/NHLPA agreement for the upcoming season
December 21, 2020
The New England region won’t have a local football team to cheer for in January for the first time since 2008. The Boston Celtics will soon fill that void when they begin the NBA season in mere days, and now the Boston Bruins will come in handy to entertain the sports hungry masses. On Sunday, […]
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