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Bob Mand

Bob is a Boston Bruins Correspondent for The Hockey Writers. He lives in the Boston Metro Area with his wife, Amanda and their five-year-old son, Cormac.

Kaberle, Ehrhoff or Wisniewski, a Bruins’ Perspective

Bob Mand | June 29, 2011

Some have looked at soon-to-be unrestricted free agents James Wisniewski and Christian Ehrhoff as ideal replacements for Tomas Kaberle in the Bruins defensive corps. Despite helping the Bruins to their…

Categories Boston Bruins, Free Agents

Boston Bruins 2011 Draft Breakdown

Bob Mand | June 26, 2011

After two days chock full of significant trades, signings and intrigue, the 2011 NHL Entry Draft is complete. Here’s a brief breakdown and early analysis of the Boston Bruins’ six…

Categories Boston Bruins, National Juniors, NHL Prospects

Reminiscing on the the Kessel Trade

Bob Mand | June 25, 2011

The Kessel Trade: What A long, strange trip it’s been… On one of the last days of summer, 2009, the Boston Bruins shocked their fans and hockey analysts alike by…

Categories Boston Bruins, Hockey History, Player Profiles

2011 NHL Entry Draft: Round One Mock Draft – Bob Mand

Bob Mand | June 23, 2011

We’re steadily approaching the hour when all this talk, all this speculation that surrounds and permeates the 2011 NHL Draft becomes moot. The first round is less than 40 hours…

Categories International Hockey, National Juniors, NHL Prospects, Player Profiles

One on One with Alan Hahn of Newsday

Bob Mand | June 22, 2011

  I recently got the chance to sit down and talk with Alan Hahn, sportswriter for Newsday and author of the new EBook, Bruin Redemption, which, amazingly, came out just…

Categories Boston Bruins, Hockey Books

Bruins’ GM Peter Chiarelli’s Draft History: An Analysis

Bob Mand | June 20, 2011

With less than a week until the 2011 NHL Draft, I’d like to take a look at the performance of Peter Chiarelli, the General Manager of the Boston Bruins. Chiarelli’s…

Categories Boston Bruins, NHL Prospects

Mark Recchi and the Hall of Fame Debate

Bob Mand | June 19, 2011

It’s been a long ride for Mark Recchi. The 43-year-old Kamloops, B.C. native called it quits Wednesday night following his third and final Stanley Cup victory. It’s hardly a surprise,…

Categories Boston Bruins, Hockey History, Player Profiles

Bruins’ Free Agents: Who Will Re-Sign?

Bob Mand | June 18, 2011

As the Boston Bruins franchise revels in its first Stanley Cup victory in nearly forty years, it’s time to look ahead to the offseason decisions the organization faces: First up,…

Categories Boston Bruins, Free Agents

Bruins Top-Five 2011 Draft Options

Bob Mand | June 17, 2011

Assuming the Boston Bruins retain the 9th overall pick, here are the five young men who are the most likely players available and desirable to B’s GM, Peter Chiarelli and…

Categories Boston Bruins, NHL Prospects

Boston Bruins – Underdogs No More

Bob Mand | June 16, 2011

As Cup Champions at last, the Boston Bruins are on top of the world. They emphatically deserve the title of victors, the best team in the land, but arguably not…

Categories Boston Bruins
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