Author: Joe Russo

What Can the Boston Bruins Do Come Trade Deadline?

Through the halfway mark of their season, the Boston Bruins have enjoyed a largely successful ride. Punctuated by stellar goaltending, timely scoring, and a commitment to executing the game plan of their now two-time All-Star head coach Jim Montgomery. A return to the playoffs, while not initially guaranteed, is almost a certainty. Which raises an […]

NHL Game Recap: Boston Bruins vs Pittsburgh Penguins| 01/04/2024

When the Boston Bruins beat the Detroit Red Wings on New Year’s Eve Jeremy Swayman, who was in net for the Bruins, shared his thoughts on a surprisingly physical affair. “We don’t care who we play when we play them, we want to be piss and vinegar every time.” If nothing else, it highlighted how, […]

Matt Poitras, the Boston Bruins, and the World Junior Championship a Win-Win-Win

Ahead of the 2023 World Junior Championship, Team Canada received a boost following the news out of Boston regarding the Bruins budding 19-year-old center, Matt Poitras. After much speculation, it was made official Poitras would leave the Bruins, briefly, to help his native Canada compete. Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney spoke regarding the decision “There’s […]

It’s a Wednesday Night Bruins/Devils Reunion in Newark

It is official: the Boston Bruins will be without former New Jersey Devil Pavel Zacha for their Wednesday night matchup against the Devils in Newark. On the other side, defensemen Dougie Hamilton, a draft selection of the Boston Bruins way back when, is out indefinitely with a torn pectoral. Which, on paper, is unfortunate. Regardless […]

Saturday Night Pumped the Brakes on “Ignited” Bruins/Canadiens Rivalry

You’d be forgiven, which in the landscape of New England sports fandom is a luxury not often enjoyed, for waking up on November 12th with an odd feeling of glee. Despite the Montreal Canadiens handing their now 100-year-old rival, the Boston Bruins, a rare loss. It felt like the days of old, prior to the […]

Opinion: Trading Linus Ullmark Is an Insanely Short-Sighted Decision

Fanbases are excellent test subjects against the term “you can’t have enough of a good thing.” Take the Boston Bruins as an example, fresh off a 5-2 victory over the New York Islanders Thursday night, improving their overall record to 11-1-1. A record due in large part to the outstanding performances of their two goaltenders, […]

Take a deeper look at the Boston Bruins 3-2 victory over the Maple Leafs

What the Boston Bruins have managed to accomplish, a perfect 9-0-1 record, in the early portion of their season is wildly impressive. Not to toss water on the fire, but up until Thursday night, there hadn’t been a proverbial bad blood game, a true grudge match against a heated rival which tests their mettle. The […]

Jim Montgomery wasn’t mincing words following loss to the Anaheim Ducks

After starting their season with a perfect 6-0 record, the Boston Bruins squandered a two-goal lead in the final four minutes of regulation, ultimately losing to the Anaheim Ducks in overtime 4-3 Thursday evening. As the old saying goes, “there is no such thing as perfect.” Granted, it seems a bit bizarre to harp on […]

Bruins Line Juggling Pays Dividends

Boston Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery raised eyebrows earlier this week by throwing his forward lines in a blender, elevating 19-year-old Matt Poitras to second line center, and sliding Charlie Coyle back to third line duty. Usually, such a move is reserved for teams looking for some spark following a lackluster start or amid a […]

Opinion: The Case For Brad Marchand To Win The Hart

My vote for this year’s Hart Trophy winner as league MVP has a last name that begins with an “M,” but it’s probably not who instinctively comes to mind. Entering his 15th season as a member of the Boston Bruins, Brad Marchand, now 35 years old, seldom takes things for granted. When it was announced […]