Despite a bad run of form on the defensive end of the ice, the Toronto Maple Leafs smashed the Seattle Kraken 6-2 in their first-ever meeting last night. There were some concerns going into this one about the ongoing problems in defense and in net for the Leafs. Jack Campbell let in 12 goals in […]
For weeks, there have been trade rumors surrounding the Boston Bruins regarding the possible acquisition of a top left-side defenseman. Last night those rumors became a reality as Don Sweeney was able to pull off the best-case scenario trade with the Anaheim Ducks to acquire 28-year-old defensive stud Hampus Lindholm. Sweeney was able to dump […]
As the Bruins gear up for another playoff run thanks to a hot streak that has seen them go 14-2-1 in their last 17 games, many have wondered if this team has what it takes to go all the way. Of course, the Bruins have the scoring, not just from their top line but their […]
With reports coming out of Patrice Bergeron deciding to return to Boston for one more season, the Bruins can sleep tight knowing they are set at center for their top line. While the return of Bergeron is fantastic news, the Bruins must not stop now at adding talent as Bergeron alone will not be able […]
The Bruins are 5-4-0 thru the first nine games of the season. The team’s current points leader, Brad Marchand, has four goals on 12 points and is tied with linemate Patrice Bergeron for the team lead in goals. Forwards The forward group has been decent to start the season. Some players have had their struggles […]
The same teams have dominated the Eastern Conference in the NHL for the better part of a decade. In all fairness, the Tampa Bay Lightning have dominated the entire league in recent history by winning the past two Stanley Cups, but they are far from the conference’s only powerhouse. The Washington Capitals won the cup […]
Let’s be realistic. The Boston Bruins are in dire need of a rebuild, and most of the fan base isn’t willing to face the facts. It is certainly a scary thought, as the Bruins have been one of the best teams in the NHL over the last ten years. It seems like we need to […]
With NHL training camps opening up this week across the NHL, there is a lot of anticipation for October following what was an exciting off-season. Whether it be big names players moving to different teams or an up-and-coming team looking to make that next step, there will be plenty of compelling storylines to follow throughout […]
The Boston Bruins have had a rollercoaster of a year so far. New goalies, a new bottom-six, and the annual “secondary scoring” question have been the most significant areas of concern. This season has been hectic, to say the least, and Covid has been the primary catalyst for that. The NHL has had to shut […]
This is part of my new weekly article series, highlighting the most prominent name players who could be on the move soon. Vladimir Tarasenko, RW St. Louis Blues Tarasenko has found himself in many trade rumors this past offseason after he reportedly asked to be traded from St. Louis. Tarasenko was the 16th overall pick […]
