Brandon Carlo
3 Takeaways From the Bruins Season Opening Win
The Boston Bruins opened the 2023–24 season with a different set of expectations than last season. As several players from the Bruins’ 100-year history strolled out onto the ice in pregame ceremonies, Bruins fans were eager to see if their team was ready to transition from the losses of Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci. The […]
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Which Bruins Are Left From Don Sweeney’s Drafts From 2015-2019?
Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney’s drafting has been well criticized since his first infamous draft in 2015, where the Bruins had three first-round picks available in the middle of the round to help rebuild a team that was two years removed from a Stanley Cup Finals appearance. With picks 13, 14, and 15, Sweeney […]
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The Boston Bruins Can Win With a Defense-First Approach This Season
The Boston Bruins have been one of the most discussed NHL teams this offseason. After their record-breaking season in 2022-23, shocking early exit from the playoffs, and numerous roster changes in the offseason, the questions are aplenty heading into 2023-24. It’s almost certain the Bruins won’t be as insanely good as they were last season, […]
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Boston Bruins: Mason Lohrei Makes NHL Debut
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 […]
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Bruins Need To Add One Key Component
As the NHL Entry Draft and free agency approach, the Boston Bruins are at a crossroads with their roster after a shocking first-round playoff exit and very little room to maneuver within a salary cap that might not move more than $1 million for the 2023-24 season. General Manager spoke of “roster changes likely coming” […]
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Boston Bruins Final Grades: Defensemen
The Boston Bruins won 65 games during the 2022-23 regular season, a National Hockey League record. The roster was bolstered by the trade deadline e acquisitions of Garnet Hathaway, Dmitry Orlov, and Tyler Bertuzzi, and all signs pointed to a deep playoff run. However, nobody could have predicted this type of ending to a season […]
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Opinion: Who Benefits the Most After the Orlov Arrival?
When the Boston Bruins acquired defenseman Dmitry Orlov along with Garnet Hathaway from the Washington Capitals before the trade deadline, General Manager Don Sweeney was looking to provide depth at left defense and a physical upgrade from Matt Grzelcyk, who has had difficulty with the physicality of playoff hockey in recent postseasons. What has also […]
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Boston Bruins Tuesday Practice Notes
A noticeably focused Boston Bruins team took the ice at Warrior Ice Arena in Brighton for their Tuesday morning practice but with a new look. The return of team captain Patrice Bergeron was the center of attention, his presence captured by fan and news cameras alike. “Feeling good… today’s a good day,” Bergeron told the […]
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Which Defensemen Do The Bruins Suit Up In The Playoffs?
The Boston Bruins have two games remaining in the regular season and have set the NHL record for wins with a 5-3 victory on Easter Sunday in Philadelphia. The Bruins are 63-12-5 and have sealed the President’s Trophy as the league’s best regular season team. Even more impressive is that Head Coach Jim Montgomery and […]
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Breaking: Derek Forbort Out For Rest Of Regular Season
The Boston Bruins blue line will be shorthanded for the rest of the regular season. On Tuesday, head coach Jim Montgomery announced that defensemen Derek Forbort will miss the rest of the regular season due to a lower-body injury. While Forbort will not return for the regular season, he is not expected to require surgery, […]
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