Author: Sam Minton
Sam has been covering the Boston Bruins and the NHL since 2016. While he loves hockey, he can’t skate
Sebastian 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 […]
Read MoreWhat Boston Bruins Proved In Game 1 Win
- Sam Minton
- April 18, 2023
The Boston Bruins started their postseason journey with a 3-1 win over the Florida Panthers. While winning games is always important, the B’s proved something with their win on Monday night. Prior to the game, Boston head coach Jim Montgomery told the media that an illness was making its way through the locker room. While […]
Read MoreJonathan Toews Leaving Chicago Blackhawks
- Sam Minton
- April 13, 2023
Thursday will be the end of an era for the Chicago Blackhawks. The franchise announced via Twitter that Thursday’s game will be Jonathan Toews’ last in a Blackhawks uniform. “I’ve had a number of conversations with Jonathan throughout the season about his future with the Blackhawks, and recently, we had the difficult conversation that we […]
Read MoreErik Karlsson Becomes 1st Defenseman Since 1992 To Tally 100 Points
- Sam Minton
- April 12, 2023
While the San Jose Sharks have been struggling throughout the 2022-23 season, Erik Karlsson has had the best season of his NHL career. The 32-year-old eclipsed 100 points on the season after securing two goals in San Jose’s 6-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Monday night. “I think I’m physically and mentally in a […]
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