Author: Joe Russo
For Boston, It’ll Be Win by Committee This Year
The Boston Bruins kicked off their 2022-23 campaign without Brad Marchand and Charlie McAvoy. Both of whom were recovering from off-season surgery. Many predicted a decline in team production due not only to their absence but also for sporting a roster aged a year and not much sexier than a year prior, lest we forget […]
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Boston Bruins 2023-24, a Positive Perspective
Never has a rollercoaster derailed quite like the Boston Bruins’ 2022-23 season. Blessed with extraordinary goaltending, an embarrassment of riches offensively, and a rock-solid defensive core, all of which was blown to smithereens by a 92 point Florida Panthers team that eked their way into the playoffs due, in large part, by a Pittsburgh Penguins […]
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Providence Rhode Island’s “Mayor’s Cup” Deserves a Change in Scenery
Back in April, ESPN’s Public Relations Twitter account revealed the NCAA Men’s Hockey National Championship game between Quinnipiac and Minnesota peaked at 1.1 million viewers. Making it the most-viewed Frozen Four on ESPN platforms since 2011. Which makes sense considering what was at stake. The Quinnipiac Bobcats were playing for their school’s first-ever National Championship […]
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Opinion: What Ross Colton’s Deal Could Mean for Trent Frederic, Boston Bruins
Over the weekend, the Colorado Avalanche and newly acquired center Ross Colton avoided arbitration by agreeing on a 4-year $16 million contract. A win for both the player and the organization following J.T. Compher’s departure from the Avalanche via free agency. Ross Colton Stats While Colton’s recent payday may appear too rich for, say, Trent […]
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Opinion: Signing Tyler Bertuzzi Means Moving Brad Marchand
About 360 days ago if you said that Bruce Cassidy would be a Stanley Cup champion in 2023 fans would be celebrating down Causeway. So long as you didn’t mention he would be coaching the Las Vegas Golden Knights. Well, that wasn’t how it was supposed to go now was it? Back in New England […]
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Boston Bruins Tuesday Practice Notes
A noticeably focused Boston Bruins team took the ice at Warrior Ice Arena in Brighton for their Tuesday morning practice but with a new look. The return of team captain Patrice Bergeron was the center of attention, his presence captured by fan and news cameras alike. “Feeling good… today’s a good day,” Bergeron told the […]
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Taylor Hall Emerges as ‘Key’ to Bruins Playoff Success
Taylor Hall is a lot of things. But a third line depth scoring option would be a first for the former NHL MVP. “I don’t know that there’s another team with a Hart Trophy winner playing in the 3-hole,” Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice told Amalie Benjamin. It just goes to show the embarrassment of […]
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A.J. Greer Awaits His NHL Playoff Opportunity
Tuesday after the Boston Marathon called for weather in the low 50’s, clouds, and plenty of wind. Typical for early spring in New England. The night prior, the Boston Bruins skated to a 3-1 victory over the Florida Panthers earning a one game to none lead in their best of seven playoff series. More than […]
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Despite a McDavid goose egg Bruins fall to Oilers 3-2
A two goal performance from the top talent in the world, Connor McDavid, on February 27th was not enough for the Edmonton Oilers to skate past the Boston Bruins. What was the difference in that 3-2 victory? Boston’s depth. Of the three goals scored, only one point was recorded by a member of the Bruins […]
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ICYMI: Boston Bruins Week In Review
How many cups of coffee did Friday require? You’ll understand if you managed to stay awake long enough Thursday night into Friday morning to see the Boston Bruins capture their 44th victory of the season on the road over the Seattle Kraken. But, like a normal person, you’ve come to the right place if you […]
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