Craig Smith

Boston Bruins’ Top Assets For the 2023 Trade Deadline

Through 47 games, the Boston Bruins own a 38-5-4 record as they are past the halfway mark of the season. The NHL-leading Bruins have 80 points and are atop the Atlantic Division as they pursue a return to the Stanley Finals, looking to bring home the Cup for the first time since 2011. While this […]

Don Sweeney Disccuess Bruins Trade Deadline Plans

The Bruins are in the best possible position as they begin the second half of the season, sitting atop the NHL with a 34-5-4 record and 72 points. The Bruins are deep up and down the lineup with a loaded top nine full of veterans, a solid six defensemen that include two stars on the […]

Flexibility is a Priority for the Bruins

Coming into the 2022-23 season, the Bruins were riding high as Patrice Bergeron, and David Krejci returned to the lineup for what felt like the final ride. Expectations were mixed, and many were unsure of what to expect from this team. Now 37 games into their year, the Bruins have shown us a Stanley Cup […]

Report: Bruins In Deep Trade Talks With Familiar Team

It’s that time of the year, as the NHL is fresh out of the Holiday Break and is nearing the halfway point of the season. With that, trade rumors will be heating up around the league as the trade deadline is quickly approaching on March 3rd. That includes the NHL-leading Boston Bruins, who every year […]

Montgomery Names Starter For Tonight’s Game In Ottawa

With the Bruins resuming play tonight after the Holiday Break and on the first night of back-to-backs, Jim Montgomery will turn to his backup goalie. The Bruins traveled to Ottawa to take on the Senators before heading to New Jersey tomorrow. It seems Montgomery will turn to Jeremy Swayman tonight as he saves starter Linus […]

Bruins Assign Forward to Providence Ahead Of NHL’s Roster Freeze

The annual NHL Roster Freeze officially went into effect at 11:59 pm EST on Monday, and with it, the Bruins made an interesting transaction at the last minute. For those unfamiliar with the NHL Roster Freeze, it essentially prevents any players on active rosters (or IR) from being traded, waived, or loaned to the minor […]

Bruins Waive Veteran Forward

On Sunday afternoon, the waiver news broke as the Boston Bruins placed forward Craig Smith on waivers. There have been rumors circling Boston since the return of injured players that a trade was needed. Craig Smith, Mike Reilly, and others have been mentioned as options for a salary dump trade. In the short term, if […]

Report: Mike Reilly Isn’t The Only Defenseman In Boston Being Shopped

For a team that’s first in the NHL with a 23-4-1 record and 47 points, there has undoubtedly been a lot of trade talk surrounding the club as of late. Many reasons have attributed to this, and now it all makes sense. First, Don Sweeney has to go all in this season; with this possibly […]

Winnipeg Jets Interested In Bruins Forward

The Bruins have been up against the cap since the summer as they had no serious money to work with. Somehow, general manager Don Sweeney has made it work between LTIR and sending players through waivers to the AHL. The Bruins still must clear money to be compliant by the end of the season, as […]

Report: Bruins Scouts Attend Maple Leafs vs Sharks Game

The Bruins are in need of a trade partner as they look to shed cap space to become compliant. The Bruins find themselves in a tough situation as they must move on from a couple of players, such as Mike Reilly and Craig Smith. Both players have been bounced from the lineup as this year’s […]