Bob Mand

Bob is a Contributing Editor and Boston Bruins Correspondent for The Hockey Writers. He also works as managing editor at NHLMockDraft.org. He has also worked as an editor and lead columnist for Bruins Talk Radio.

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NHL Draft 2013: Exploring Boston Bruins' Mid- and Late-Round Options

In spite of the reports of Tyler Seguin’s supposed availability, the Boston Bruins enter the 2013 NHL Draft with no picks until the very end of the second round. Unless the team deals their way into the top round, the Bruins will have to wait for their latest Entry Draft start since the 2004 selection of David Krejci with their...
For Bruins & Blackhawks, the Stanley Cup Final Offers Dynastic Implications

For Bruins & Blackhawks, the Stanley Cup Final Offers Dynastic Implications

June 11th, 2013 For the second time in three seasons, the Boston Bruins will have the opportunity to hoist high that greatest of trophies, Lord Stanley’s Cup. In their way stands their Original Six rival and more than six hundred times their foe, the Chicago Blackhawks. By chance, these clubs represent one of two matchups of Original Six clubs...

Boston Bruins 2013 Third Period Struggles: Luck or Lapses?

With the Boston Bruins leading by three entering the final frame of their Monday night Game-3 tilt versus the Toronto Maple Leafs, B’s fans felt they could breathe easy. However, 47 seconds into the stanza, old friend Phil Kessel brought the raucous Air Canada Centre crowd to their feet with a powerplay goal to narrow the...
On Boston’s Darkest Day, Support from around the Hockey World

On Boston’s Darkest Day, Support from around the Hockey World

April 16th, 2013   One day after hundreds in Boston were victimized by bombings along the final stretch of the Boston Marathon, the pain and sadness linger. Yet while Boston grieves, displays of kindness and offers of charity from all over the world are helping to heal the city. Yesterday’s tragedy in Boston spurred the NHL and Bruins to...
8 Targets for the Bruins at the 2013 Trade Deadline

8 Targets for the Bruins at the 2013 Trade Deadline

March 27th, 2013 Seven days to go. One week before the NHL’s trade deadline locks teams into their rosters, preventing movement and setting up the race to the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Seven days for the Boston Bruins to make a splash and land players who will help them on their quest for a second championship in three seasons.   The...

For Boston Bruins, Losing Brenden Morrow Sweepstakes a Blessing in Disguise

Sunday afternoon, hockey insiders reported that the Dallas Stars were close to moving their captain, forward Brenden Morrow to one of two teams: The Boston Bruins and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Fans and analysts waited with baited breath for the decision to come down before, finally, Aaron Ward of TSN announced the Pens as the winners...

Jordan Caron's Return Sparks Optimism, Intrigue for Boston Bruins

    The Boston Bruins opening-season successes have come in spite of an absence of depth scoring – specifically on their once vaunted third line. In a single offseason, what was a strength developed into a weakness. Rich Peverley’s per-game production has declined by more than half. Chris Kelly has scored...

Boston Bruins Sneak by Sens in OT; Another Close Victory Concerning?

The Boston Bruins snuck by with a win over Northeast Division rival Ottawa Senators in overtime Thursday night. Patrice Bergeron’s game-winning goal just barely rolled across the goal-line to give the Bruins their fifth consecutive win and thirteenth in seventeen games. The extra-frame tally was initially waived-off by referees....
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