Author: Kevin Santangelo

Co Host of Cue' the Duck Boats Podcast Writer for Inside the Rink

Who is Bruins 54th overall pick Matthew Poitras?

The Bruins went into the 2022 NHL Entry Draft with no first-round pick and holes across the roster that needed to be addressed. At the NHL trade deadline, they shipped their first-round pick to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for Hampus Lindholm, which filled a glaring hole on the left side of the defense. The […]

Trade Rumor: Blues Looking to Trade Two Star Players

After winning the Stanley Cup in 2019 over the Boston Bruins, the Blues haven’t had much success getting back to the grand stage. Now talks are swirling that they will move on from two critical pieces of their current roster. As the Blues look to get younger and dump cap space, they will be looking […]

10 possible trade candidates that could be on the move this off-season

With the Stanley Cup Finals over and the NHL buyout period on going with the draft tonight, and free agency opening on July 13th, the fun of the off-season is just beginning. These next couple weeks will see craziness around the league as teams will trade star players as they look to retool their assets […]

Bruins linked to gritty left-winger as trade rumors heat up

Now that the Bruins have hired a new head coach, it’s time for general manager Don Sweeney to bring in the much-needed talent this team needs to succeed. New head coach Jim Montgomery will have his hands full as he navigates a roster that will start the season with a long list of injuries to […]

Bruins ink two AHL depth players to new two-way contracts for 2022-2023 season

Having depth in the organization is a key to success as it allows an organization to deal with obstacles head-on. Every fan base knows how hard it is to lose a key player to injury and have their team struggle to replace the vacancy. The Bruins will need plenty of depth heading into the 2022-2023 […]

Charlie McAvoy warming up for the Boston Bruins

Where Does McAvoy Rank Among the NHL’s Best All-Around Defenseman?

Since day one Charlie McAvoy has been a special talent for the Boston Bruins. Drafted 14th overall in the 2016 Entry Draft, it didn’t take long for the Boston University defenseman to make the jump to the NHL as he debuted during the 2016-2017 playoffs where he recorded three assists in six games. Since then […]

Bruins looking to add size with new free-agent target

For those that watched the Boston Bruins last season, especially during their playoff run against the Carolina Hurricanes, one obvious thing was the lack of size. The Hurricanes bullied the Bruins throughout the seven-game series, and it was the lack of physicality and size that ultimately cost the Bruins as smaller players such as Matt […]

Potential selections for the Bruins first pick of the 2022 Draft

Now that the Bruins have finalized a deal-making with Jim Montgomery, the 29th head coach in franchise history, they can begin to focus on the NHL Entry Draft and free agency. This year’s draft will kick off with the first round on July 7th, before rounds two through seven commence on July 8th. The Bruins […]

How the return of Bergeron impacts the Bruins’ plans next season

With the return of team captain Patrice Bergeron and the hiring of head coach Jim Montgomery, the Bruins’ plans are starting to look more transparent for the upcoming season. There were talks the Bruins were heading towards a rebuild, but with the return of Bergeron, those talks are now out the window for at least […]

Report: Bruins Set to Hire New Head Coach

After firing head coach Bruce Cassidy on June 6th, the Bruins organization has been in free fall as they decide the direction they are heading in. Many thought the Bruins were heading for a rebuild, but those plans seem to be on hold with the return of team captain Patrice Bergeron. Since the firing, there […]