Author: Sam Minton
Sam has been covering the Boston Bruins and the NHL since 2016. While he loves hockey, he can’t skate
Boston Bruins: Mason Lohrei Makes NHL Debut
- Sam Minton
- September 27, 2023
One of the hottest prospects in the Boston Bruins pipeline has made his NHL debut (albeit in the preseason). Defenseman Mason Lohrei made his debut against the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night. The former Ohio State Buckeye played 29:01 minutes while racking up two shots on goal and an assist. In a 4-1 loss where […]
Read MoreBoston Bruins Announce Changes To Hockey Operations Staff
- Sam Minton
- September 20, 2023
The Boston Bruins have made numerous changes to their hockey operations staff. Dan Darrow, Derek MacKinnon, and Milan Jurcina have joined the organization, while John McLean, Josh Pohlkamp-Hartt, and Campbell Weaver have new roles in the organization. Darrow will be serving as an assistant video coordinator after joining the B’s after most recently serving as […]
Read MoreJeremy Swayman On Arbitration: “I Don’t Want To Do It Ever Again”
- Sam Minton
- August 11, 2023
The arbitration process between the Boston Bruins and goaltender Jeremy Swayman recently came to a conclusion, and Swayman is hoping that it will be the last time he goes through the process. An arbiter ruled that the restricted free agent was entitled to a contract worth $3.475 million. The Bruins requested a salary of $2 […]
Read MoreSebastian Aho Signs Long-Term Extension With Carolina Hurricanes
- Sam Minton
- July 26, 2023
Sebastian Aho will be staying with the Carolina Hurricanes for quite some time after signing an eight-year contract extension worth $76 million. “Sebastian has developed into one of the best two-way centers in hockey,” Hurricanes general manager Don Waddell said. “He’s a tremendous leader on and off the ice who sets a great example for […]
Read MoreFabian Lysell Aiming To Make Boston Bruins Roster In 2023
- Sam Minton
- July 5, 2023
Boston Bruins development camp is underway, and one of the prospects who will be getting the most attention is the 2021 first-round selection Fabian Lysell. In Lysell’s first full AHL season, the winger racked up 14 goals and 23 assists in 54 games played. The winger described his season as being filled with “ups and […]
Read MoreBoston Bruins: Why Moving On From Bruce Cassidy Is Still The Right Decision
- Sam Minton
- June 15, 2023
As the Vegas Golden Knights lifted the Stanley Cup in Bruce Cassidy’s first season as head coach, Boston Bruins fans were left wondering if their favorite team made a mistake. Just over a year ago, the Bruins decided to part ways with Cassidy and, in turn, eventually hired Jim Montgomery. What followed seems straight out […]
Read MoreBoston Bruins Sign Mason Lohrei To Entry-Level Contract
- Sam Minton
- May 10, 2023
The Boston Bruins began retooling their roster ahead of the 2023-24 season as they announced that they have signed defenseman Mason Lohrei to an entry-level contract. The deal is for two years and will have an annual cap hit of $925,000 and is a two-way contract. Lohrei spent most of the season playing for Ohio […]
Read MoreGabriel Landeskog To Miss Back-to-Back Seasons
- Sam Minton
- May 9, 2023
The Colorado Avalanche will miss a key pillar of their roster next season. The organization announced on Tuesday that captain Gabriel Landeskog will undergo a cartilage transplant in his right knee. The center is expected to miss the entire 2023-24 season as he recovers from the procedure that will be performed in Chicago by Dr. […]
Read MoreWhy The Bruins Season Wasn’t A Failure
- Sam Minton
- May 4, 2023
The Boston Bruins season has come to an end unceremoniously after a record-breaking regular season. Boston finished the 2022-23 regular season with a 65-12-5 record, which amounted to 135 points, a new NHL record. The Bruins were the hottest team in the league and looked unstoppable. David Pastrnak had a career year tallying 61 goals […]
Read MoreBrad Marchand’s Leadership On Display In 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs
- Sam Minton
- April 26, 2023
The career of Boston Bruins winger Brad Marchand has been one of growth, and the veteran has shown just how far he has come in the opening round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs. At the beginning of his career, Marchand was a rabble-rouser. He was an annoying thorn in the side of any opponent […]
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