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Ryan Ventura

Ryan Ventura is a writer covering the New York Islanders. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia, and he is credentialed for the Bridgeport Islanders of the American Hockey League. Outside of hockey, Ryan enjoys golfing and traveling.

2 Bruins Forwards Exceeding Expectations

Ryan Ventura | December 5, 2025

Heading into December, the Boston Bruins sit in second place in the Atlantic Division behind only the Tampa Bay Lightning, and it seems more and more likely that the Bruins…

Categories Boston Bruins

Bruins Have 2 Goalie Prospects to Keep an Eye On

Ryan Ventura | November 28, 2025

The Providence Bruins are off to a strong start to the season, and a large reason for this is their two goalies. The organization has had a run of spectacular…

Categories Boston Bruins, Bruins Goaltending, Bruins Prospects, Editor's Choice

Bruins Have 2 Major Areas of Concern

Ryan Ventura | November 21, 2025

The Boston Bruins (12-10-0) find themselves in a tie for second place in the Atlantic Division a quarter of the way into the season. They have dropped their last three…

Categories Boston Bruins

Bruins’ Special Teams, Secondary Scoring Are Major Areas of Improvement This Season

Ryan Ventura | November 14, 2025

Heading into this season, the Boston Bruins had a laundry list of improvements needed to be competitive in the Eastern Conference in 2025-26. At the top of that list was…

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Goaltending the Key to Bruins’ Win Streak

Ryan Ventura | November 7, 2025

The Boston Bruins have been a streaky team thus far in 2025-26. After losing six straight, they have won six of their last seven, including a win streak that has…

Categories Boston Bruins, Bruins Goaltending

Bruins Start Slow, But Then Dominate the Islanders 5-2 at Home

Ryan Ventura | October 28, 2025

The Boston Bruins took on the New York Islanders on Tuesday night (Oct. 28) at the TD Garden. Heading into the contest, it was a story of two teams coming…

Categories Boston Bruins, New York Islanders, NHL News

2 Takeaways From Bruins’ 4-3 Loss to Panthers

Ryan Ventura | October 22, 2025

The Boston Bruins took on the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night (Oct. 21) at TD Garden in Brad Marchand’s return to Boston. The game was a back-and-forth contest between the…

Categories Boston Bruins

3 Takeaways From Bruins’ 4-3 Loss to Lightning

Ryan Ventura | October 13, 2025

The Boston Bruins took on the Tampa Bay Lightning in a Monday matinee game at the TD Garden in Boston. The Lightning got out to a sizable early lead, and…

Categories Boston Bruins

A Look Back on the 5 Worst Teams in NHL History

Ryan Ventura | October 12, 2025

The San Jose Sharks made headlines to start the 2023-24 season, losing their first 11 games. While this start was one of the worst in NHL history, they were able…

Categories Archives, Capitals History, Hockey History, Islanders History, New York Islanders, Ottawa Senators, San Jose Sharks, Senators History, Sharks History, Washington Capitals

Looking Back on Playing Career of Bruins Head Coach Marco Sturm

Ryan Ventura | October 6, 2025

The Boston Bruins moved on from interim coach Joe Sacco after a 2024-25 season that saw them finish in the bottom five of the NHL. On June 10, 2025, they…

Categories Archives, Boston Bruins, Bruins History, Hockey History, San Jose Sharks, Sharks History

2 Bruins Bubble Players Who Should See NHL Playing Time This Season

Ryan Ventura | October 6, 2025

The Boston Bruins are looking to bounce back from a rocky 2024-25 season that saw them finish dead last in the Atlantic Division. While they still have a core centered…

Categories Boston Bruins, Season Previews

Bruins’ Best- & Worst-Case Scenarios in Stacked Atlantic Division

Ryan Ventura | September 30, 2025

The Boston Bruins head into the 2025-26 season at a crossroads. The 2024-25 campaign was marked by inconsistent play, goaltending woes, injuries, and offensive struggles, and they are looking to…

Categories Boston Bruins, Season Previews
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