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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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5 NHL Teams Who Could Regress in 2024-25
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The 2024-25 NHL season is nearly upon us, and with that comes change. While playoff teams might not look too much different than a season ago, there are always a few teams that take a step back and some who make the jump forward. Today, we’ll look at five teams who could regress in 2024-25, with teams who may rebound to follow early next week. Vancouver Canucks 2023-24 season: 50-23-9, 109 points, 1st in Pacific Before Canucks fans get in a tizzy, let me be clear: I still think this is a playoff team. I just wouldn’t bank on them…

NHL Rumors: Penguins, Bruins, Maple Leafs, Devils
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, is there a scenario where the Pittsburgh Penguins could trade Sidney Crosby to a contender? Meanwhile, might the Boston Bruins and Jeremy Swayman consider a short-term deal to end their negotiation stalemate? The three teams interested in Max Pacioretty have been identified and who else is looking at Max Pacioretty outside of the Toronto Maple Leafs? Finally, is Milan Lucic headed to New Jersey on a PTO? Might the Penguins Trade Sidney Crosby at Deadline if Playoff Hopes Fade? TSN’s Travis Yost acknowledges that while it’s unlikely the Pittsburgh Penguins trade Sidney Crosby, he looked…

When Should Bruins Fans Start Panicking About Jeremy Swayman?
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With the Boston Bruins two weeks out from training camp, and no deal with goaltender Jeremy Swayman yet struck, fans are starting to wonder what is happening and whether they should panic. As of Sept. 4, two things are clear: the first is that Swayman has made it clear he wants to stay with the Bruins. The second is that, according to Rich Keefe of WEEI, he is looking for a deal worth at least an average annual value of $10 million. Some fans are starting to panic that they will be stuck with Joonas Korpisalo and think that Boston…

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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.