Author: Matt Barry

Bruins Defenseman Still A Great Investment
- Matt Barry
- June 10, 2023
The Boston Bruins are at a bit of a crossroads with their roster heading into the free agency period on July 1. Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci are still undecided on returning for another season, and currently, Boston has just about $4 million in salary cap space with several unrestricted free agents and two important […]
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Bruins Need To Add One Key Component
- Matt Barry
- June 6, 2023
As the NHL Entry Draft and free agency approach, the Boston Bruins are at a crossroads with their roster after a shocking first-round playoff exit and very little room to maneuver within a salary cap that might not move more than $1 million for the 2023-24 season. General Manager spoke of “roster changes likely coming” […]
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2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Alexander Rykov
- Matt Barry
- June 4, 2023
National Hockey League 2023 draft prospect Alexander Rykov was born in Magnitogorsk, Russia, on July 14, 2005. The 17-year-old winger is not a flashy offensive player, and his production does not jump off the page. However, the 5-foot-11, 170-pound forward does play a strong two-way game and is an aggressive forechecker. Overall, Rykov has. It […]
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2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Daniil But
- Matt Barry
- June 2, 2023
National Hockey League 2023 draft prospect Daniil But was born in Yaroslavl, Russia, on February 15, 2005. The 18-year-old winger is one of the more polarizing prospects in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, with some predictions g that he could be drafted in the first round. But is a 6-foot-5, 205-pound right-shot forward who can […]
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2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Luca Cagnoni
- Matt Barry
- May 31, 2023
National Hockey League 2023 draft prospect Luca Cagnoni was born in Burnaby, British Columbia, on December 21, 2004. The 18-year-old defenseman is projected by some to be chosen in the second to third round in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. Cagnoni is a 5-foot-10, 175-pound left-shot defenseman who has a high level of offensive awareness […]
Read More2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Theo Lindstein
- Matt Barry
- May 30, 2023
National Hockey League 2023 draft prospect Theo Lindstein was born in Gavle, Sweden, on January 5, 2005. The 18-year-old defenseman is projected by some to be chosen in the second to third round in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. Lindstein is a 6-foot, 180-pound left-shot defenseman who has smooth skating ability, a quick release, and […]
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Bruins Need To Sign This Promising Prospect By June 1
- Matt Barry
- May 24, 2023
The Boston Bruins have been rebuilding a barren prospect pool in the last few seasons, and some of these young players are beginning to blossom into potential NHL players. Fabian Lysell, Georgii Merkulov, Mason Lohrei, and goaltender Brandon Bussi could be called on to assume roles on the Bruins roster as early as next season. […]
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The Bruins Need To Pick A Goaltender
- Matt Barry
- May 22, 2023
Hall of Fame goalie Martin Brodeur once said, “Goalies often react quickly to shots with no regard for what might happen to their body because we are trained to stop pucks first and ask questions later.” Boston Bruins goalie Linus Ullmark followed a Vezina Trophy-worthy season by playing with a nagging injury in the first […]
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2023 Draft Prospect Profile: Luca Pinelli
- Matt Barry
- May 15, 2023
National Hockey League 2023 draft prospect Luca Pinelli was born in Stoney Creek, Ontario, on April 5, 2005. Pinelli is the brother of Francesco Pinelli, who was drafted 42nd overall by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2021 NHL Draft. The older Pinelli is currently playing for Kitchener in the Ontario Hockey League. The 18-year-old […]
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2023 Draft Prospect Profile: Ryan Leonard
- Matt Barry
- May 14, 2023
National Hockey League 2023 draft prospect Ryan Leonard was born in Amherst, Massachusetts, on January 21, 2005. The 18-year-old center is projected by some to be chosen in the top ten of this year’s draft. Leonard is a 6-foot, 195-pound right-shot center who plays a hard game, wins puck battles, and has tremendous versatility that […]
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