Drew Johnson
I cover the Boston Bruins and NCAA Hockey here at The Hockey Writers. Born and raised 10 miles north of Boston, I developed a love for the game of ice hockey at a very young age. There's really nothing better than this sport, though steak is a close second.
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Bruins Got Only Treats, No Tricks, in October
October 31st, 2019 After a heartbreaking Game 7 loss in the 2019 Stanley Cup Final, many wondered how the Boston Bruins would respond. Playing deep into June can be draining, but ending that long journey with a loss can be devastating. It seems that the B's have left last postseason in the rearview mirror - at least from an emotional perspective. On...
Bruins 3 Stars of the Week: Oct. 8-14
October 14th, 2019 The Boston Bruins find themselves with a 5-1-0 record. In a very competitive Atlantic Division, it's just what the team needs to start the 2019-20 season. A 4-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights put the Bruins on a three-game winning streak to start the campaign. The first frame was rough for Boston as they found themselves in an...
Top 5 Longest NHL Games in the Post-Expansion Era
October 12th, 2019 The atmosphere, the do-or-die mentality and, in the end, the reception of the most iconic trophy in sports: there's nothing quite like playoff hockey. All the way from Game 1 of the first round to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final, the drama never seems to cease, and nothing heightens that drama like overtime. Unlike the regular...
Bruins 3 Stars of the Week: Oct. 3-5
October 7th, 2019 The redemption tour is off to a great start. The Boston Bruins began the 2019-20 campaign with two wins over the Dallas Stars and Arizona Coyotes. The 3-1 win against the Stars, featuring an empty netter, was a close call. While the Bruins got out in front early, the Stars battled back and showed no signs of letting up. They tested...
Bruins Have Multiple Options for Studnicka
September 19th, 2019 After re-signing Charlie McAvoy to a three-year deal and Brandon Carlo to a two-year deal, the Boston Bruins have their core under wraps and under the salary cap. However, the Bruins lost four-year Bruin Noel Acciari and trade-deadline rental Marcus Johansson to free agency. This doesn't have a huge negative impact on the team; The...
NHL 20 Player Ratings: Bruins
September 12th, 2019 Gearing up for the release on Sept. 13, EA Sports slowly revealed the overall ratings of the Top 50 players in NHL 20. The highest-ranking members of this list are Connor McDavid (94), Sidney Crosby (93), and Nikita Kucherov (92). The Boston Bruins have four players who made the cut for the list, all coming in at a 90 overall...
