Mike Reilly

Opinion: Five Moves The Boston Bruins Should Make In The Off-season

Playoff hockey is near, and the Boston Bruins are positioning themselves to make a run in the Eastern Conference, as evidenced by their excellent play since the beginning of the new year. The field is difficult, but the Bruins have a chance to play in another Stanley Cup Final. There is a lot to be […]

Do the Bruins Have Enough Grit and Toughness for a Long Playoff Run?

As the Bruins gear up for another playoff run thanks to a hot streak that has seen them go 14-2-1 in their last 17 games, many have wondered if this team has what it takes to go all the way. Of course, the Bruins have the scoring, not just from their top line but their […]

Report: Hampus Lindholm Signs Eight-Year Extension With Boston

For weeks, there have been trade rumors surrounding the Boston Bruins regarding the possible acquisition of a top left-side defenseman. Last night those rumors became a reality as Don Sweeney was able to pull off the best-case scenario trade with the Anaheim Ducks to acquire 28-year-old defensive stud Hampus Lindholm. Sweeney was able to dump […]

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 […]

Should the Bruins be all in at the deadline?

Without question, the core of the Boston Bruins is aging and will soon move on from the NHL. Goaltender Tuukka Rask has returned on a cheap one-year contract to finish the season alongside Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand. To me, these three players are the core of the Bruins roster. Over the last few seasons, […]

Early Season Bruins Review

The Bruins are 5-4-0 thru the first nine games of the season. The team’s current points leader, Brad Marchand, has four goals on 12 points and is tied with linemate Patrice Bergeron for the team lead in goals. Forwards The forward group has been decent to start the season. Some players have had their struggles […]