Zdeno Chara
The Boston Bruins are Finding Leadership From an Unlikely Source
Leadership can be defined as a process of continuously influencing human behavior. In the case of the Boston Bruins, adequate leadership has been in question since longtime captains Zdeno Chara and Patrice Bergeron have left the organization. Brad Marchand is the current captain and provides an excellent example of how to bring passion and effort […]
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It’s Time Boston Honors Their Recent History
In their World Junior dedicated issue, Brian Costello penned a tremendous brief for The Hockey News magazine. Costello argued that the Hockey Hall of Fame, under unique circumstances, should forgo a bylaw instilled following Wayne Gretzky’s immediate enshrinement in 1999, stating that recent retirees aren’t Hall eligible for three years. While revisionist history remains undefeated, […]
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Opinion: Do the Bruins Need To Insulate Charlie McAvoy?
Since bursting onto the Boston Bruins roster during the 2016-17 playoffs, Charlie McAvoy has been regarded as the future building block for the B’s blue line. McAvoy averaged 30 points per season up until the 2020-21 season, where he blossomed into a 50-point-per-year defenseman. McAvoy has been stellar over the last three seasons…or has he? […]
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Picking a Captain for Every NHL Team Without One
Heading into the 2023-24 NHL season, ten teams currently do not have an official captain. That number could change before the season starts, but most of those teams likely will not have a captain this year. NHL teams are not required to name a captain, but what if they were? Who would be the best […]
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Dmitry Orlov Fitting In Well With Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins took a big swing when they acquired Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway via a trade with the Washington Capitals. So far, the deal has been an absolute home run, with Orlov fitting in just fine with Boston. Since being acquired by Boston, Orlov has appeared in four games and has three goals […]
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Bruins’ Fans Still Clamoring For Former Fan Favorite
The Boston Bruins face old friend Milan Lucic and the Calgary Flames tonight, and. in preparation, I’m watching the highlights of the Boston Bruins’ miraculous comeback in Game 7 of the first round of the NHL playoffs in 2013 against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Patrice Bergeron scored the game-tying and game-winning goals to win the […]
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Bruins Announce Special Ceremonial Puck Drop Participants For 2023 Winter Classic
The Winter Classic is upon us, with five days remaining till the special event begins on Monday, January 2nd, 2023. This year’s matchup will feature the Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins as Boston plays host to the Pens at Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox. Thanks to the recent news that emerged today, […]
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Pastrnak’s Leadership Has Stood Out to Jim Montgomery
It’s no secret that David Pastrnak is a superstar in the NHL, with the ability to score a goal anytime the puck touches his stick. One thing Pastrnak is really good at is putting up points for the Boston Bruins, but what goes unnoticed is the forward does a lot more than just score. Head […]
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Zdeno Chara Retires As a Boston Bruin
Former Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara announced his retirement on Instagram on Tuesday morning, ending a 25-year career. The 6-foot-9 defenseman will sign a one-day contract with the Bruins to retire as a Bruin. Chara played last season for the New York Islanders, the team with which he broke into the National Hockey League. The […]
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Former Bruins’ Captain Zdeno Chara Still Undecided On ‘22-23 Season
In 2006, the Boston Bruins were in a tailspin. A last-place finish in the Northeast Division, 39 points behind first-place Ottawa, was unacceptable. Changes needed to be made. That off-season, the Bruins signed defenseman Zdeno Chara to a five-year, $37.5 million contract on July 2. This acquisition was the first step in eventually bringing a […]
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