Mark Kastelic

Boston Bruins News and Notes on Friday, January 17

The Boston Bruins had good news and bad news this morning at practice at Warrior Ice Arena. Forward Mark Kastelic was back at practice in a non-contact red jersey. This is one day after defenseman Hampus Lindholm returned to practice with the same status. Kastelic has missed two games with an upper-body injury, while Lindholm […]

Matt Poitras celebrating a goal for the Providence Bruins

Boston Bruins Transactions For January 14: Kastelic, McAvoy to IR

As the Boston Bruins prepared for a Tuesday night battle with divisional rival, the Tampa Bay Lightning, General Manager Don Sweeney announced the following roster transactions: The team has recalled forward Matt Poitras and defenseman Michael Callahan from Providence and placed forward Mark Kastelic and defenseman Charlie McAvoy on injured reserve. Defenseman Hampus Lindholm was moved […]

NHL Game Preview: Tampa Bay Lightning at Boston Bruins with Line Combinations 1/14/2025

Boston Bruins Commit to Mark Kastelic, But Who is Next?

Mark Kastelic was excited to sign a three-year contract extension with the Boston Bruins recently that essentially doubled his income annually. “I’m over the moon, right from the minute I got here, it has felt like family, Boston’s felt like home,” said Kastelic after inking a deal with Boston for an annual cap hit of […]

NHL Game Preview: Ottawa Senators at Boston Bruins with Line Combinations 11/9/2024

Ottawa Senators (6-7-0, 12 Pts) at Boston Bruins (7-7-1, 15 Pts)Venue: TD GardenDate: Tonight – Saturday, November 7Time: 7:00 pm EST TV: NESN, NHL NetworkRadio:Ottawa – TSN 1200Boston – 98.5 The Sports Hub DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines:Ottawa +1.5 ML +120Boston -1.5 ML -142O/U 6 Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster Ottawa Senators News & Notes: The Senators […]

The Junk Drawer: Boston Bruins

The junk drawer is where you throw everything you can’t find a place for, so these articles going forward will have a little of everything: Some statistics, some prospects, some opinions, some information, no swearing (you’re welcome, John!), and anything else Bruins related I feel like you all need to know. If there is anything […]

NHL Game Recap: Boston Bruins Lose 4-3 Against Florida Panthers

On Monday, the Bruins took on the Florida Panthers in Boston at TD Garden. The Panthers secured a 4-3 win, both Sam Reinhart and Anton Lundell each scoring two goals for Florida. Johnny Beecher, Brandon Carlo, and Mason Lohrei all scored for the Bruins… Mark Kastelic recorded three assists. The Panthers were playing without captain […]

Opinion: The Boston Bruins Might Be Big and Bad, But Is That Enough?

The Boston Bruins have battled heavier, more physical teams in recent playoff series and fallen short. This offseason, General Manager Don Sweeney made a concerted effort to change that trend by adding roster pieces that now make the Bruins the heaviest team in the National Hockey League. Sweeney signed 6-foot-6, 250-pound defenseman Nikita Zadorov and […]

Player Profile: Mark Kastelic

Mark Kastelic was born on March 11, 1999, in Phoenix, Arizona. Kastelic comes from a hockey family, as his father, Ed, played 210 career NHL games for the Washington Capitals and Hartford Whalers. His grandfather, Pat Stapleton, and his uncle, Mike Stapleton, each played in the NHL as well. Mark played two seasons for the […]

Takeaways From Steve Yzerman’s Media Availability

Steve Yzerman Clearing Cap, For What?

The Detroit Red Wings are in the market for another goalie, according to a recent press conference given by general manager Steve Yzerman. This is despite the team needing to use three goalies during the 2023-24 NHL season, a season that ended with the team being eliminated from playoff contention on the final day of […]