Author: Joe Russo

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

ICYMI: Boston Bruins Week In Review

We live in a divisive world, but if there is one thing we as a collective can agree on it’s how much can happen over the course of a week. Opinions from the blue checkmarks and various “subject matter experts” go for a dime a dozen and range from quirky to downright obscene. It’s tempting […]

Boston’s Depth To Thank For Victory Over Toronto

While David Pastrnak and Linus Ullmark fielded questions from the myriad of media outlets yesterday at the NHL’s 2023 All-Star game festivities, backdropped by a picturesque South Florida sandy beach. New Englanders were gearing up for what is set to be a historically frigid weekend. Wind chills will make the outside air dip down into […]

Chris Wagner set to make a case for himself

Statistically speaking, Chris Wagner is as advertised 20 goals, 34 points, and 525 hits with Boston since 2018. A player who focuses less on his point-per-game status in favor of a more honest role, keeping the opposition at bay. The 31-year-old Walpole, Massachusetts native has spent the majority of the last season and a half […]