Nick Abramo

History of the Bruins’ 7th Player Award

Nick Abramo | December 11, 2025

As a nine-year-old in the spring of 1969, the first time I heard about the Boston Bruins’ 7th Player Award was when the team’s TV partner, WSBK Ch. 38, promoted…

Bruins Facing Heavy-Duty Pressure Heading Into Game 7

Nick Abramo | May 3, 2024

The Boston Bruins simply did not show up to play in Games 5 and 6 against the Toronto Maple Leafs and now find themselves in a situation that is eerily…

Bruins Playoffs Notebook: DeBrusk, Power Play & Goaltending Solid So Far

Nick Abramo | April 24, 2024

Jake DeBrusk is one of the Boston Bruins’ most polarizing players in terms of fan perception. You either love him or you want him shipped away. It’s hard to deny,…

Bruins Need Adrenaline Boost Ahead of Series vs. Maple Leafs

Nick Abramo | April 19, 2024

Perhaps the Boston Bruins used their day off Wednesday (April 17) to reflect on their two humdrum losses to end the regular season. Or maybe they put those performances behind…

Trent Frederic Is Boston Bruins’ 7th Player Award Winner

Nick Abramo | April 16, 2024

Forward Trent Frederic was announced as the winner of the 2023-24 Boston Bruins 7th Player Award before the team’s final home game of the season against the Ottawa Senators on…

Bruins Notebook: No Presidents’ Trophy Pressure This Time

Nick Abramo | April 16, 2024

Every year, part of Beantown’s celebration on Patriots’ Day includes the Boston Marathon and a Red Sox matinee game. This year on Monday’s Massachusetts state holiday commemorating the Revolutionary War,…

Bruins Appear Destined to Use Goalie Tandem in the Playoffs

Nick Abramo | April 12, 2024

A major question mark all season in Boston has been IF the Bruins will use the goalie tandem in the playoffs or not. The answer is much more clear now,…

Hurricanes’ Jarvis Hits 30-Goal Plateau for First Time

Nick Abramo | April 9, 2024

What a year it’s been for Seth Jarvis of the Carolina Hurricanes. In just his third NHL season, Jarvis reached a personal landmark with his 30th goal of 2023-24 in…

Dobson Joins Potvin As Only Islanders’ Defensemen With a 60-Assist Season

Nick Abramo | April 9, 2024

Noah Dobson hit a major milestone on Tuesday with his 59tth and 60th assist of the season in the first period of the New York Islanders’ home game against the…

Jim Montgomery’s Tirade Having Positive Impact on the Bruins

Nick Abramo | April 6, 2024

When coach Jim Montgomery ripped into his Boston Bruins at a March 25 practice, no one knew how the players would respond. The answer is clear now. Since that rant,…

Bruins Could Benefit if Montgomery Stops Experimenting

Nick Abramo | April 4, 2024

Coach Jim Montgomery may eventually set the Boston Bruins’ four lines and defensive pairings, but for the near future, the lineup could remain in a state of flux. Montgomery appeared…

Bruins’ Focus on Responsibility Will Lessen Imprecision

Nick Abramo | April 1, 2024

During fast-and-furious hockey, especially at the NHL level, split-second decisions can make or break you. For instance, take a recent Boston Bruins loss in which two inexact choices by defensemen…