Craig Smith

Opinion: Erik Haula And Charlie Coyle Are the Center Of Attention For The Bruins

When David Krejci decided to leave the Boston Bruins and head back to play in his native Czech Republic last off-season, the Bruins immediately needed a second-line center. Krejci had been in a full-time role with Boston since the 2007-08 season. Captain Patrice Bergeron is entering the last year of his contract, and Charlie Coyle […]

Quick Glimpse Into the Bruins Playoff Positioning

With March coming to an end, we have seen the NHL trade deadline come and go as regular-season games dwindle. The standings are beginning to take shape, determining which eight teams from each conference will make a Stanley Cup playoff berth. The Bruins, who sit at 83 Points, have 19 games remaining on the season […]

Bruins Break Franchise Record in Win Over Arizona

Last night’s win over the Arizona Coyotes was more than just the Boston Bruin’s ninth win in their previous 11 games, and it was a continued show of dominance over their opponent that has now stretched over a decade. With the 3-2-win last night, the Bruins have now won 18 straight games against the inferior […]

Finally, the Trent Frederic Bruins Fans Have Been Waiting For

It might be time for me to give Bruins forward Trent Frederic his due. As co-host of the Bruins Benders Podcast, I have been steadfast in my disdain for Frederic’s game and have questioned whether the 29th pick in the 2016 NHL Draft is even talented enough to be an NHL player. Some of my […]

Bruin’s West Coast Round-Up

Winning on the road is always challenging but an essential aspect of a championship-caliber team looking to make a playoff push and a run for the Cup. Having a team that can overcome the long flights, hotel lifestyle, and back-to-back games on the road while navigating the environment and energy of an opposing team’s rink […]

It’s a “Numbers” Game For the Bruins Third Line

Secondary scoring has been an issue for the Boston Bruins for at least a couple of seasons now. The team’s reliance on their top line to produce nightly has caused a lack of balance throughout the lineup. This past offseason, Don Sweeney spent a good amount of resources on bottom-six forwards Eric Haula, Tomas Nosek, […]

Jake DeBrusk Gets Nod to Bruins Top Line

With the return of Brad Marchand on Thursday night, the question has been looming with who is going to be skating on the right-wing of the top line alongside Marchy and Bergeron. After Wednesday’s practice and Bruce Cassidy’s comments, we finally have our answer as Jake DeBrusk has been promoted to the top line. While […]

The Importance of an Enforcer for the Boston Bruins

Since the Boston Bruins entered the league in 1924 as one of six teams that formed the NHL, there has always been a constant theme: big, bad, and physical, just like that of the bear they are named after. There was always a player or two on the team who wasn’t afraid to drop the […]

Boston Bruins Mid-Season Report Card

As the Boston Bruins passed the season’s midway mark, it is time to evaluate the team. The Bruins have had an eventful season, beginning with an unbalanced schedule. A bout with COVID throughout the team caused some creative roster maneuvers by General Manager Don Sweeney and lineup manipulation from Head Coach Bruce Cassidy and his […]

Where Does The NHL Go From Here With Covid?

There’s been a lot of discussion around Covid-19 and its impact on sports. 100’s of athletes have now been put on a covid protocol list, and leagues are looking at changing rules and adjusting their methods on safety. The NHL is one of those leagues, and as is true with most things the NHL does, […]