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The Boston Bruins are the oldest US-based club in the National Hockey League, joining in 1924. They’ve won six Stanley Cups, tying them for fourth-most, and are one of the Original Six NHL clubs. Founded by Vermont grocer tycoon, Charles Francis Adams, former player and Montreal sports store manager Art Ross was the team’s first general manager. They played their first game on Dec. 1, 1924, defeating the new Montreal Maroons 2-1 at Boston Arena. Their last Stanley Cup championship occurred in 2011.

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Revisiting the Bruins’ Cam Neely Trade with the Canucks
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Cam Neely was born on June 6, 1965, in Vancouver, B.C.. After scoring 56 goals and 120 points in 72 games with the Portland Winter Hawks in the Western Hockey League, his hometown Vancouver Canucks selected him with the ninth overall pick at the 1983 NHL Entry Draft. Immediately following the draft, Neely debuted with the Canucks and scored his first goal in his third game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Oct. 9, 1983. In his second season, he tallied 20 goals for the first time, finishing the campaign with 21 lamplighters and a then-career-high of 39 points. Related:…

NHL Rumors: Roslovic Suitors, McDavid, and Rodrigues to Bruins?
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Evan Rodrigues trade talk is still floating around, but an interesting story about how he thought he was being traded to the Boston Bruins got some play this weekend. Meanwhile, an insider noted that at least five or six teams are still interested in Jack Roslovic. Finally, what would Connor McDavid be paid by the Edmonton Oilers if the salary cap wasn’t a factor, or a different revenue share measure was used to determine his salary? Rodrigues Thought He Was Being Traded to the Bruins Evan Rodrigues had a brief moment of panic at last…

Rodrigues Feared Bruins Trade: Explains Maple Leafs Rumors
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Evan Rodrigues found himself at the center of some unexpected trade buzz last season, including a brief moment where he believed he had been traded for Brad Marchand. Ultimately, the trade never happened, but rumors linking him to a summer trade and the Toronto Maple Leafs being a potential suitor are starting to make more sense now. Rodrigues Thought He Was Being Traded to the Bruins According to Elliotte Friedman on the 32 Thoughts podcast, thanks to a lack of the trade details and a well-timed prank by his Florida Panthers teammates, Rodrigues believed he was potentially being included in the trade…

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Today in Hockey History: July 24
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On this date, the Los Angeles Kings brought back one of the great players in their franchise’s history for the third time. Also, a dramatic coaching move was finally made official. Plus, some talented Stanley Cup winners are celebrating birthdays today. Let’s begin our daily trip back in time to…

 

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Bruins FAQ

What year were the Boston Bruins founded?

The Boston Bruins were founded in 1924, by Charles Francis Adams.

When did the Boston Bruins play their first game?

They played their first game on Dec. 1, 1924, defeating the new Montreal Maroons 2-1 at Boston Arena.

Who is the current head coach of the Boston Bruins?

Marco Sturm is the current head coach for the Boston Bruins.