Author: Matt Barry

Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci: Will They Return To The Boston Bruins?

It’s another busy off-season for the Boston Bruins, and like last summer, the team awaits decisions on the futures of their top two centers. Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci are deciding again if they will return to play for the Bruins during the 2023-24 season. As was the case last season, the Bruins have limited […]

Two Former Bruins Might Be Available For A Reunion

When news that Calgary Flames free agent forward Milan Lucic was given permission by the Flames to speak to other NHL teams about a new contract, the rumor mill immediately included a potential reunion with the team who drafted Lucic back in the second round of the 2006 NHL Draft. For the past few seasons, […]

The Bruins Should Pass Again On Veteran Defenseman

The Vancouver Canucks decided to buy out the final four years of defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson’s contract on Friday, paying the 31-year-old $19.5 million to not play for them. Ekman-Larsson had four years remaining on his eight-year, $66-million contract, which carried an average annual value of $8.25 million. The Canucks will pay him not to play […]

If Bruins Can’t Re-Sign Bertuzzi, Why Not Another Left Wing?

As the Boston Bruins sift through their off-season with several free agents, both restricted and unrestricted, and their top two centers contemplating their futures with the team, the team has to decide which players on the current roster with which to move forward. One of those players is unrestricted free agent Tyler Bertuzzi who was […]

Bruins Sign Goaltending Prospect To One-Year Deal

Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced Monday that the team has signed goaltender Brandon Bussi to a one-year, two-way contract extension through the 2023-24 season with an NHL salary cap hit of $775,000. Bussi was set to become a restricted free agent on July 1. The 24-year-old netminder played in 32 games for the […]

Fabian Lysell skating in a preseason game for the Boston Bruins

Bruins Top Prospect Likely To Attend First Development Camp

The Boston Bruins will need some of their young, developing prospects to make the step to the National Hockey League soon. This summer’s rookie development camp should shed some light on who might fight for a spot on the Bruins roster this fall. One name that continues to be at the top of the list […]

Calgary Flames Defenseman Could Be On The Move

The Calgary Flames made a significant trade last off-season by acquiring Jonathan Huberdeau and defenseman MacKenzie Weegar from the Florida Panthers for forward Matthew Tkachuk. After one season, the Panthers seemed to get the better of the deal as Tkachuk led Florida to the Stanley Cup Finals while Calgary flamed out by missing the NHL […]

Boston Bruins Invite Bowling Green Defenseman To Rookie Camp

NHL teams are beginning to invite young players to their respective rookie camps, which will take place the week of July 3-7. This is typically a time during the summer when teams can take a good look at their prospects and invite unsigned prospects. The Boston Bruins will have plenty of their top young players […]

Carolina Hurricanes Defenseman Changes Agent

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce has spent eight seasons with the team after being drafted in the third round (66th overall) by the team in the 2013 NHL Draft. The Tarrytown, New York native has developed into a solid defensive defenseman who registered his highest point total in 2022-23 with 30 points. Pesce is entering […]

Aram Minnetian with the USNTDP (Photo by Jenae Anderson / The Hockey Writers)

2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Aram Minnetian

National Hockey League 2023 draft prospect Aram Minnetian was born in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, on March 19, 2005. The 18-year-old defenseman is a tremendous skater who is good on his edges and has a great, powerful stride. The 6-foot, 170-pound right-shot blue liner excels on the rush with good stick-handling skills. Minnetian has been […]