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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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NHL Rumors: Senators, Canucks, Bruins, Oilers

Jim Parsons | July 25, 2024July 25, 2024

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Brady Tkachuk comments on the trade rumors that surfaced of his potentially leaving the Ottawa Senators. Meanwhile, could the Vancouver Canucks make a trade now that they’ve signed Daniel Sprong? The Boston Bruins are getting an idea of what Jeremy Swayman could cost on a new deal, and were Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl consulted before the Edmonton Oilers hired Stan Bowman as their next general manager? Tkachuk Denies Validity of Trade Rumors In the latest episode of the Locked On Senators Podcast, Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller hosted Brady Tkachuk, who addressed trade rumors…

Today in Hockey History: July 25

Matthew Zator | July 25, 2024July 25, 2024

One of the most colorful coaches in the history of the National Hockey League got his first job in the league on this date. Also, a pair of elite goaltenders share a birthday today. Let’s hop aboard the THW time machine so we can go back through the years and enjoy all the best July 25 has given us. Neilson Lands First NHL Job The Toronto Maple Leafs named Roger Neilson their new head coach on July 25, 1977, replacing Hockey Hall of Famer Red Kelly. This was Neilson’s first NHL head coach job. He was the head coach of…

How the Bruins Stack Up in the Atlantic Division After Free Agency

Tommy Bennett | July 25, 2024July 25, 2024

The dust has finally settled and the dog days of summer are in full swing. With free agent frenzy wrapped up and the market being thinned out, the pieces for each team has fallen into place. There have been teams deemed offseason winners. Some that come to mind are the New Jersey Devils and Nashville Predators. Another team that made waves is the Boston Bruins. They managed to sign Elias Lindholm and Nikita Zadorov, which bolstered the depth at center and on defense. Also, the team traded goalie Linus Ullmark and receiver Joonas Korpisalo and a first-round draft pick. The…

Bruins’ Marchand on Cusp of Historic 1,000-Point Milestone

Ryan Gagne | July 24, 2024July 24, 2024

The Boston Bruins are an Original Six franchise with four players in the 1,000-point club, three of them former captains, including Ray Bourque (1,506), Johnny Bucyk (1,436), Patrice Bergeron (1,294), and Phil Esposito (1,012). As of 2024, only Bergeron played his entire career in black and gold, giving him a…

Today in Hockey History: July 24

Matthew Zator | July 24, 2024July 24, 2024

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…

Bruins’ Opening Night Forward Projections

Ryan Ventura | July 23, 2024July 23, 2024

The Boston Bruins have an open question as to who will round out their bottom-six forward group come the start of this season. Their top two lines of Pavel Zacha, Elias Lindholm, David Pastrnak, Brad Marchand, Charlie Coyle, and Morgan Geekie are just about set. Trent Frederic, Matt Poitras, and…

4 Bruins Storylines to Follow in 2024-25

Tommy Bennett | July 22, 2024July 22, 2024

The 2024-25 season is not far off. With free agency and development camps now finished, training camp is next, when we’ll see position battles and players fighting for roster spots. For the most part, teams know what their roster will look like. The Boston Bruins improved their roster with key…

9 NHL Teams That Missed in Free Agency

Alex Chauvancy | July 22, 2024July 22, 2024

Last week, we looked at which teams fared best in free agency. Today, we’ll look at some teams who took the wrong approach or maybe didn’t improve their rosters as much as it may seem. Of note, this article only includes UFA signings, so if your favorite team made some…

Are Bruins About to Pay for Misstep in Swayman Negotiations?

Jim Parsons | July 21, 2024July 23, 2024

In a move that is now being heavily questioned, the Boston Bruins traded Linus Ullmark to the Ottawa Senators without securing a contract extension for former goaltending partner Jeremy Swayman. Swayman, who shared the crease with Ullmark during the 2023 season, emerged as the team’s starter during the 2024 postseason….

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Panthers, Bruins, Kings

Jim Parsons | July 21, 2024July 21, 2024

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, two Toronto Maple Leafs make the top of one columnist’s list for available UFAs in 2025, suggesting that it’s unlikely either signs with the team this season. Meanwhile, why did Oliver Ekman-Larsson choose the Toronto Maple Leafs over the Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers? The…

Bruins Must Set Realistic Expectations for Marchand

Brandon Share-Cohen | July 21, 2024July 21, 2024

Brad Marchand, captain of the Boston Bruins, is one of the team’s most prolific scorers. This statement holds true regardless of the parameters set, even when considering the Bruins’ all-time goal and point-scorers. Marchand ranks fifth all-time in goal-scoring with 401 goals and he could surpass Rick Middleton (402) and…

Meet the New Bruins: Max Jones

Hannah Garfield | July 20, 2024July 20, 2024

When the Boston Bruins return to the ice this fall, there will be a number of new faces. The two biggest additions will be Nikita Zadorov and Elias Lindholm, while there will also be some notable faces missing with Jake DeBrusk and Matt Grzelcyk signing elsewhere this summer. Related: Meet…

5 Must-Watch Bruins Games in 2024-25

Ryan Gagne | July 19, 2024July 19, 2024

The Boston Bruins will start their 2024-25 season on the road against the Florida Panthers on Oct. 8, 2024. Between now and then, management needs to finalize the roster, including extending Jeremy Swayman. The team must also play through the preseason, which begins on Sept. 22, 2024. After a second-round…

Bruins News & Rumors: Cole Spicer, Marc McLaughlin & Dean Letourneau

Jacob Billington | July 17, 2024July 17, 2024

In this edition of the Boston Bruins News & Rumors, we have a look at some updates from a trio of Bruins prospects. Cole Spicer is stepping away from the game for the foreseeable future, Marc McLaughlin signed an extension, and Dean Letourneau talks about his experience at development camp…

Bruins’ Unfavorable History of Vezina Winners

Ryan Gagne | July 16, 2024July 16, 2024

The Boston Bruins traded Linus Ullmark to the Ottawa Senators on June 24, 2024. A year before this deal, Ullmark was awarded the Vezina Trophy as the NHL’s best goaltender, becoming only the sixth Bruins netminder to win the prestigious award. After this recent trade, Ullmark became the fifth goalie…

Today in Hockey History: July 15

Matthew Zator | July 15, 2024July 15, 2024

July 15 was a big date for head coaching changes in National Hockey League history. Two very successful coaches made decisions on this date, with one making a surprising exit with the other starting a decade of success. It’s time for our daily journey through the decades to relive all…

Meet the New Bruins: Nikita Zadorov

Hannah Garfield | July 14, 2024July 19, 2024

The Boston Bruins made some big signings when free agency began on July 1. After having very little cap space to spend last summer, this time around, general manager Don Sweeney had a little over $20 million. A good portion of that will have to be used to re-sign restricted…

Bruins’ Trent Frederic Poised for Breakout 2024-25 Season

Brandon Share-Cohen | July 12, 2024July 19, 2024

Trent Frederic has come a long way since being drafted 29th overall in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. At the time of his selection, many fans immediately soured on the idea of what Frederic could be, especially after then-director of amateur scouting Keith Gretzky admitted that the team didn’t view…

5 Bruins Jerseys That Should Be Put Back Into the Rotation

Tommy Bennett | July 12, 2024July 11, 2024

School is out for summer, or should we say hockey season is over. The Florida Panthers were crowned champions. Young players got to live out their dreams of hearing their names called on draft day. The chaos which is the free agency frenzy came and went faster than the speed…

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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?

Jim Montgomery is the current head coach for the Boston Bruins.