Author: Sam Minton
Sam has been covering the Boston Bruins and the NHL since 2016. While he loves hockey, he can’t skate
Don’t Forget About Jeremy Swayman
- Sam Minton
- January 20, 2023
Linus Ullmark’s impressive play has been one of the biggest stories of the season for the Boston Bruins, but Jeremy Swayman is having a great season in his own right. Ullmark is on pace to win the Vezina trophy as he boasts a 24-2-0 record with a 1.88 goals-against average and .937 save percentage. He […]
Read MoreDavid Krejci Believes Bruins Coaching Change “Helped A Lot”
- Sam Minton
- January 17, 2023
Heading into the 2022-23 season, everyone was talking about how the Boston Bruins would be affected by moving on from Bruce Cassidy and having Jim Montgomery take over as head coach. Now halfway through the season, David Krejci believes it helped a lot. Boston is currently at the top of the Eastern Conference with a […]
Read MoreFabian Lysell Is Tearing Up The AHL
- Sam Minton
- January 17, 2023
Fabian Lysell got his first taste of AHL hockey this season with the Providence Bruins, and so far, the talented forward is living up to the hype. After dominating the WHL with the Vancouver Giants in the 2021-22 season, Lysell has been doing more of that with the “Baby Bruins.” In 24 games so far […]
Read MoreMatty Beniers Earns Special Comparison
- Sam Minton
- January 15, 2023
Seattle Kraken center Matty Beniers has had a great start to his career and is getting the attention he deserves across the league. This season is Beniers first full NHL season, and he has been a key part of the Kraken’s success. In 41 games played, he has tallied 16 goals and 18 assists entering […]
Read MoreWhat More Does David Pastrnak Have To Prove?
- Sam Minton
- January 9, 2023
Boston Bruins winger David Pastrnak put on another masterclass in scoring in Boston’s 7-1 over the Anaheim Ducks. Still, the Bruins and Pastrnak have yet to agree to an extension, meaning that free agency is inching closer. The last update in talks was before the start of 2023, with The Atheltic’s Pierre LeBrun reporting that […]
Read MoreLinus Ullmark’s Dream Season Continues With All-Star Nod
- Sam Minton
- January 6, 2023
Everything seems to be going Linus Ullmark’s way during the 2022-23 season, and that continued on Thursday night when the Boston Bruins goaltender was announced as an All-Star for the first time in his career. Ullmark has had a truly amazing season for the Bruins. The goaltender is 21-1-1 with a .939 save percentage and […]
Read MoreJack Eichel is Expected To Return Thursday
- Sam Minton
- January 5, 2023
The Vegas Golden Knights should get a big lift on Thursday as Jack Eichel is expected to return to the lineup. Bruce Cassidy told reporters after Wednesday’s practice that, barring any setbacks, Eichel would be in the lineup. The center has missed 11 straight games due to a lower-body injury. While a relatively short time […]
Read MoreStorybook Season Continues For Linus Ullmark
- Sam Minton
- January 3, 2023
Linus Ullmark is having the best season of his career, which continued in the Boston Bruins 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2023 Winter Classic. Ullmark made 26 saves in the win, which was his 21st victory of the season. After the win, the 29-year-old said that it was a dream come true […]
Read MoreKeith Yandle Credits Jim Montgomery For Bruins’ Success
- Sam Minton
- January 2, 2023
The Boston Bruins are having a fantastic season so far, but former NHL defenseman Keith Yandle believes one person deserves the credit. Yandle spoke with NBC Sports Boston and discussed why he thinks the coaching change that the Bruins made is the biggest reason for the team’s success. “The biggest thing is the coaching. Bringing […]
Read MoreDallas Stars Sign Joe Pavelski To 1-Year Contract Extension
- Sam Minton
- January 1, 2023
The Dallas Stars started the new year by locking up Joe Pavelski for one more year. DallasStars.com Senior Staff Writer Mike Heika was the first to report that Pavelski and the Stars had agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension with a base salary of $3.5 million. Pavelski, 38, has appeared in all 38 […]
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