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July 8th, 2020 at 8:05 AM
Boston Bruins

It is never easy to be told that your services are no longer needed. As a head coach of a sports team, that day can come at any time. Just ask Boston Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy. Cassidy had his first shot as a National Hockey League head coach...
July 7th, 2020 at 7:35 AM
Avalanche History

July 7 is a very important date in National Hockey League history as a pair of signings made it easier for players from Europe to come over, forever changing the game. There were also a handful of coaching moves and the birth of a Hall of Famer who...
July 6th, 2020 at 7:50 AM
Avalanche History

Some of the best players of the 1990s were rewarded for their performances on this date. July 6 also saw a number of coaching changes, roster moves and the birth of two players who left their mark on the game with brilliant National Hockey League...
July 5th, 2020 at 9:05 AM
Boston Bruins

In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news on Bowman Byram joining the Colorado Avalanche for the playoffs, contract news out of Vancouver as it pertains to Nikita Tyramkin, and questions about whether free agents who aren't in the play-ins will...
July 4th, 2020 at 7:35 AM
Blues History

The 4th of July is usually reserved for fireworks in the sky in the United States. However, there have been plenty of fireworks in the form of big trades and free-agent signings on this date throughout National Hockey League history. A Swap of...
July 3rd, 2020 at 12:13 PM
Boston Bruins

In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is speculation Taylor Hall might sign a deal similar to the one Marian Hossa did years ago, the New York Rangers have no idea which goaltender to start for the play-ins, and what is the plan for Tuukka Rask in...
July 3rd, 2020 at 7:50 AM
Boston Bruins

With the calendar officially turned to July, the National Hockey League is less than a month away from the 24-team playoff format they unveiled in late May. With training camps about to start and players returning to their home cities, there is...
June 30th, 2020 at 4:55 PM
Boston Bruins

Earlier this month, we looked at which Boston Bruins were most likely to benefit from the lengthy pause in the NHL season. Today, we steal a page from Harvey Dent's book, and look at the other side of that coin. Which B’s were hurt the most by...
June 28th, 2020 at 4:45 PM
Bruins History

Jarome Iginla will most likely forever be remembered for his time as one of the greatest players in Calgary Flames history. However, even though many people may not recall, he also spent one season as a member of the Boston Bruins near the end of...
June 28th, 2020 at 1:35 PM
Archives

At the 2018 National Hockey League Entry Draft at the American Airlines Arena in Dallas, Texas, the Boston Bruins did not have a first-round pick after trading it to the New York Rangers that February in a deal for Rick Nash. That left general...
June 28th, 2020 at 7:35 AM
Bruins History

June 28 saw two huge trades go down that benefitted a pair of Original 6 franchises for years to come. Also, this date in 1994 was one of the busiest in recent memory with drafts, trades and coaching moves. Canadiens Change Their Future The...
June 26th, 2020 at 4:25 PM
Boston Bruins

In today's edition of the Boston Bruins News & Rumors article, the topics range from a potential star trade target to a former Bruin making the NHL Hall of Fame and Jake DeBrusk's future as a restricted free agent. Bruins and Eichel Trade...
June 26th, 2020 at 7:50 AM
Boston Bruins

It is no secret that when the 2019-20 National Hockey League season officially ends, there are some big-name free agents that the Boston Bruins have to make a decision on. The top two names are both key defensemen that have been the cornerstone of...
June 25th, 2020 at 8:05 AM
Boston Bruins

The Boston Bruins do not have to play their way into the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs, if they happen, because the team's regular season record left it atop the National Hockey League's standings. However, the round-robin tournament that would decide...
June 24th, 2020 at 7:50 AM
Boston Bruins

On Feb. 21, the Boston Bruins traded their 2020 first-round pick, David Backes and Axel Andersson in a deal that netted them Ondrej Kase from the Anaheim Ducks. The Bruins added a young, talented and controllable forward while only retaining 25% of...
June 24th, 2020 at 7:35 AM
Blackhawks History

Two National Hockey League seasons concluded on this date, one in a very memorable fashion. June 24 has also hosted four different NHL Entry Drafts over the years which welcomed in plenty of star power into the league. 17 Seconds The term...
June 23rd, 2020 at 7:35 AM
Bruins History

On this date, the Hall of Fame opened its doors to the greatest player who ever laced up a pair of skates in the National Hockey League. Also, we saw a pair of historic first overall draft picks made on June 23. The Class of 99 The Hockey...
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