Author: Matt Barry

Bruins Captain Returns to Old Form
- Matt Barry
- December 4, 2023
When all is said and done, the all-time Boston Bruins greats list will include left-wing Brad Marchand. The “Little Ball of Hate” has been a 5-foot-9 spark plug for Boston since being drafted in the third round of the 2006 NHL Draft. Marchand began his pro career with a Stanley Cup in his rookie season […]
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Bruins-Maple Leafs Game Preview with Projected Lines
- Matt Barry
- December 2, 2023
Bruins Benders Podcast Bruins Game Day Preview Game 23: Boston Bruins (15-4-3) at Toronto Maple Leafs (12-6-3) Date: Saturday, December 2 Time: 7:00 EST TV: NESN Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines: Sign up with code ITR for a sign-up bonus! Boston -1.5 Toronto +1.5 O/U 6 Boston Bruins Notes: The Bruins […]
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Bruins-Sharks Game Preview With Projected Lines
- Matt Barry
- November 30, 2023
Bruins Benders Podcast Bruins Game Day Preview Game 22: San Jose Sharks (5-15-2) at Boston Bruins (14-4-3) Date: Thursday, November 30 Time: 7:00 pm EST TV: NESN Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines: San Jose +1.5 Boston -1.5 O/U 6 San Jose Sharks Notes: The Sharks are 2-2-1 in their last five […]
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Potential Trade Targets for Bruins Could Come From Anaheim
- Matt Barry
- November 29, 2023
With the Boston Bruins amidst their first mini-slump after losing three in a row recently, there might be signs that additions will need to be made to the roster as the trade deadline approaches. The Bruins’ primary needs are potentially another top-six center or scoring forward and maybe even some size and nastiness on the […]
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Three Takeaways From the Bruins Third Straight Loss
- Matt Barry
- November 28, 2023
For the first time in almost a calendar year, the Boston Bruins find themselves in a three-game losing streak, but this one seems a little different. Last season, the Bruins lost three in a row in late January to Tampa Bay, Florida, and Carolina consecutively en route to a historic 65-win season. Boston has now […]
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Prospect Profile: Brandon Bussi
- Matt Barry
- November 28, 2023
Who is Brandon Bussi? Brandon Bussi was born on June 25, 1998, in South Beach, New York. During the 2011-12 season, Bussi played as a 12-year-old for the Long Island Royals 13U team and posted a 5.05 goals against average (GAA) and .896 save percentage in 20 games. The next season, the goaltender was moved […]
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Bruins-Blue Jackets Game Preview With Projected Lines
- Matt Barry
- November 27, 2023
Bruins Benders Podcast Bruins Game Day Preview Game 21: Boston Bruins (14-3-3) at Columbus Blue Jackets (6-12-4) Date: Monday, November 27 Time: 7:00 pm EST TV: NESN Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines: Boston -1.5 Florida +1.5 O/U 6.5 Boston Bruins Notes: Bruins have lost two in a row and both games […]
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Bruins-Panthers Game Preview With Projected Lines
- Matt Barry
- November 22, 2023
Bruins Benders Podcast Bruins Game Day Preview Game 18: Boston Bruins (13-1-3) at Florida Panthers (12-5-1) Date: Wednesday, November 22 Time: 7:00 pm EST TV: TNT, MAX Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines: Boston -1.5 Florida +1.5 O/U 6 Boston Bruins Notes: Bruins are coming off a blown opportunity after a 5-4 […]
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What Are the Contract Ramifications For The Bruins and Milan Lucic?
- Matt Barry
- November 22, 2023
Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic will enter the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program, the team announced Tuesday. “The Boston Bruins have been in communication with the Lucic family, offering our support and assistance,” the Bruins said in a media release to The Boston Globe’s Kevin Paul Dupont. “The organization supports Milan’s decision to enter the NHL/NHLPA […]
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An Update on Boston Bruins’ Forward Milan Lucic
- Matt Barry
- November 20, 2023
Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic will be arraigned in Boston Municipal Court on Tuesday morning following a domestic violence incident early Saturday morning in Boston. The Suffolk District Attorney’s Office charged Lucic with assault and battery on a family member. Following Lucic’s arrest, the Bruins released a statement and said he is taking an indefinite […]
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