Author: Joe Russo
Boston Bruins A Good, Not Great Team
With 1:58 remaining in overtime Sunday night, Brad Marchand skated to collect his own rebound, misjudged Bo Horvat’s positioning, and helplessly watched as the New York Islanders forward snapped the game-winner past Jeremy Swayman. Seven seconds, just seven seconds, separated the Boston Bruins from an impressive come-from-behind victory and crushing defeat. An outcome that largely […]
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It’s Time Boston Honors Their Recent History
In their World Junior dedicated issue, Brian Costello penned a tremendous brief for The Hockey News magazine. Costello argued that the Hockey Hall of Fame, under unique circumstances, should forgo a bylaw instilled following Wayne Gretzky’s immediate enshrinement in 1999, stating that recent retirees aren’t Hall eligible for three years. While revisionist history remains undefeated, […]
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Opinion: Old Demons Haunting the Boston Bruins
We’re only 14 games into the 2024-25 Boston Bruins season, and as of November 6th, they sit just a point off Tampa Bay for third in their division. But one can’t help but feel this iteration of the Bruins more closely resembles the 2014-15/2015-16 version rather than the world-beaters of years past. A brief retrospective: […]
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Jeremy Swayman: A Level-Headed Contract Perspective
Contract negotiations are inherently uncomfortable. In life, at one point or another, we’ll all find ourselves sitting across from a superior. You believe your worth is x, and they’ll tell you why they think your value is y. Ultimately, someone leaves the room disappointed that’s the game. Imagine having to experience it twice in as […]
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Boston Bruins: The Future is of No Concern
When the clock struck noon on Monday, July 1st, the Boston Bruins made a grand proclamation: the future is of no concern. This is evidenced by Elias Lindholm’s seven-year $7.75 million dollar contract coupled with Nikita Zadorov at six years and $5 million per. Both players are 29 years old. Related Post: Boston Bruins Get […]
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Boston Bruins: Five Things To Watch This Offseason
Wind the clocks back a year. The Boston Bruins set the NHL on fire, incinerating single-season records en route to the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The aspirations expected were high, minimally the Stanley Cup Final. Yet, hockey is an unforgiving sport, and nose-diving in the opening round against the soon-to-be playoff Cinderella Florida Panthers was […]
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Opinion: Playoff Intensity v. Intentional Injury
Brad Marchand recently spoke to the media following a two-game absence due to an undisclosed upper-body injury. Mr. Bettman, are we allowed to say the word “concussion”? An injury sustained in what would later be described by officials working the game and the Department of Player Safety as a “hockey play.” Now, whether the parameters […]
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Opinion: NHL Wise Not To Expand Playoff Format
Ironically, the NHL’s most intriguing week came side by side with the NBA’s “play in” games, which help determine which bubble teams will qualify for the playoffs. Simply win, and you’re in. An excellent idea to drive merchandise, gate sales, and keep your telecom companies happy. Be that as it may, extending an olive branch […]
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Pat Maroon Is Healing, So Where Does He Fit In?
Don Sweeney is a calculated General Manager who prefers to do the bulk of his work in advance of the NHL’s trade deadline, and it’s often worth the wait. Last year’s deals to land Tyler Bertuzzi and Dmitry Orlov were like watching his magnum opus unravel in real-time, and that’s without acknowledging the acquisitions of […]
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Boston Bruins Recent Play Leaves Ambitions on Ice
Above-average temperatures across New England signal not just a more than welcomed return to spring but also playoff hockey. Which, as of today, the Boston Bruins are primed to qualify for. Their 82 points is tied for second most in the league with the Florida Panthers. Who they ironically are jockeying for the division crown. […]
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