Boston Bruins

Can Bruins New Center Expand on Impressive Analytics?

Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney is working to fill the major voids left by the retirements of longtime centers Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci. It has been 20 years since the Bruins had neither one of Bergeron and Krejci in the lineup to start a season. Krejci missed the 2021-22 season with Boston to […]

Boston Bruins Sign Former BU Star to PTO

The Boston Bruins have announced the signing of forward Alex Chiasson to a Professional Tryout Offer (PTO) on Monday. The agreement was announced by Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney. The 32-year-old Chiasson is a Boston University alum who played 20 games for the Detroit Red Wings last season, scoring six goals with three assists. The […]

Milan Lucic skating for the Calgary Flames

Eight Years Later, Bruins Fans Have Their Guy Back

Boston Bruins fans remember Milan Lucic as a prototypical Bruin. The 6-foot-3, 240-pound left wing provided physicality, some scoring punch, and a penchant for coming through in big games. Lucic seemed to embody everything Bruins fans love in a “big, bad Bruin,” the Vancouver native became an instant fan favorite, and fans adopted him as […]

ECHL: History Of The Maine Mariners

The Maine Mariner’s history doesn’t go as far back as other ECHL franchises, but hockey returned to Maine in 2017 as Comcast Sports bought the then-Alaska Aces and relocated them to Portland, Maine, as the team began ECHL play during the 2018-19 season. Maine would be headed by Paul Holmgren and Danny Briere; Briere was […]

Who Is the X-Factor Offensively for the Boston Bruins?

The Boston Bruins were an offensive juggernaut during the 2022-23 season, leading them to a historic 65 wins and the President’s Trophy as the league’s best regular season team. Forward David Pastrnak scored a career-high 61 goals, and the Bruins had nine players with at least 16 goals in a balanced attack. Only the Edmonton […]

Bruins Move On From Another 2018 Draft Prospect

Boston Bruins General Manager has taken some heat for his drafts over the years. It hasn’t all been, and as Sweeney chose defenseman Charlie McAvoy in the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft, and blue liner Brandon Carlo was a good find in the second round of the 2015 draft. Goaltender Jeremy Swayman was […]

David Krejci Bids Farewell After a Stellar 17-Year Career

In a heartfelt announcement that has left hockey fans worldwide reflecting on a remarkable career, David Krejci, the revered Czech center, has officially declared his retirement from professional ice hockey. After 17 years of thrilling performances, Krejci leaves behind a legacy of success, capped off by a memorable Stanley Cup triumph with the Boston Bruins. […]

Forgotten First Round Pick Looking For Chance with Bruins

The 2015 NHL Draft will go down in infamy in Boston Bruins’ lore and continues to be a stain on the career of General Manager Don Sweeney, who had just assumed his new role at the time. The Bruins had accumulated the 13th, 14th, and 15th overall picks after a fifth-place finish in the Atlantic […]

Jeremy Swayman On Arbitration: “I Don’t Want To Do It Ever Again”

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 […]

Who Holds The Worst Contract on the Boston Bruins?

Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney has done a good job of signing players on team-friendly contracts since taking the position in 2015. Brad Marchand, David Pastrnak, and Patrice Bergeron have all taken less than market value over the years to help the Bruins remain competitive and cap compliant. Now, with Bergeron retiring and the […]