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Bruins Nearing the End of Their Reign
The Boston Bruins have been one of the best teams in the NHL's salary-cap era. They've been to the Stanley Cup Final three times, winning once, and have made the playoffs in all but four of the 14 salary-cap seasons. You can bet they'll be there...
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NHL Rumors: Flyers, Bruins, Avs, Kings, More
In today's NHL rumor rundown there is trade speculation as it pertains to defenseman Shayne Gostisbihere, the Boston Bruins have a plan for Charlie Coyle, the Colorado Avalanche and Mikko Rantanen are talking the Los Angeles Kings may be moving...
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Bruins: DeBrusk's Future Contract Hinges on Next Season
One the most prevalent storylines for the Boston Bruins this offseason has centered around the contract extension that's due for Charlie McAvoy, the 21-year-old stud defenseman who's seen as the emerging cornerstone of the franchise. These...
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NHL Rumors: Maroon, Wild, Bruins, More
In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is news on Patrick Maroon's actual ability to land a job this coming season in the NHL, a new leading candidate for the Minnesota Wild GM job has emerged and two players from the Boston Bruins are in the trade...
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How the Bruins Can Beat the Lightning in 2019-20
The Tampa Bay Lightning ran away with the Atlantic Division (and the Eastern Conference and the Presidents’ Trophy) in 2018-19, but with the target squarely on their backs and 2020 on the horizon here are five factors that could keep the Boston...
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Not Since Neely: Bruins’ Pastrnak Chases 50 Goals
David Pastrnak scored 38 goals in just 66 games in 2018-19. His production in recent seasons begs the question: Will he be the first since Cam Neely in 1993-94 to score 50 goals (in a memorable just 44 games played) with a spoked-B on his...
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Bruins' Carlo: A Salary Cap Conundrum
For Boston Bruins fans, there’s still a hope that top restricted free agent defensemen Brandon Carlo and Charlie McAvoy will sign soon and fit in the just-under $12 million in cap space the team would have running a bare-bones (18 skater)...
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Recchi's Lasting Impact on the Bergeron, Bruins
When you hear the name Mark Recchi, you think of the 10 seasons he spent with the Philadelphia Flyers. You think of the three championships he won with the Pittsburgh Penguins (1991), Carolina Hurricanes (2006), and the Boston Bruins...
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NHL Rumors: Point, Werenski, Bruins, Oilers, More
In today's NHL rumor rundown there is news out of Tampa Bay where the Lightning are working on an extension for Brayden Point and leaning towards a bridge deal. Meanwhile, in Columbus, the Blue Jackets are being patient when it comes to Zach...
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Bruins Can't Replace Halak as Rask's Backup
There's an amazing phenomenon that's taken place in the NHL in recent years that may have more to do with actual correlation than simple happenstance. Before getting into the Boston Bruins and how this phenomenon affects them moving forward,...
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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Bruins, Wild, Blues, More
In today's NHL rumor rundown, there are specifics coming from TSN on a dollar figure being offered by the Toronto Maple Leafs to Mitch Marner, news on just how many teams were in on defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk, the Pittsburgh Penguins and...
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7 Worst Trades in Boston Bruins History
As mentioned in this article's companion piece, the Boston Bruins have come out on the winning end of several of the most lopsided trades in NHL history. Milt Schmidt turned around a moribund franchise by acquiring Phil Esposito, Ken Hodge and Fred...
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Could This Be Chara's Last Season?
Though he's played with two other NHL teams throughout his storied career, it often feels as though Zdeno Chara has been a lifelong Boston Bruin. Zdeno Chara of the Boston Bruins is currently the oldest active player in the NHL. (Winslow...
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Derek "Turk" Sanderson: A Boston Legend
Combine a gritty style of play with quick hands and fast feet, throw in a swagger that sat well with his movie-star good looks, mix well with his fair share of nastiness and you have the young Derek Sanderson, better known by his friends and...
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NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Lightning, Bruins, Maple Leafs, More
In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is news out of Columbus when it comes to defenseman Zach Werenski, the Tampa Bay Lightning will likely have to shed salary next summer and there are questions around the NHL as to why no restricted free agents...
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Can Clifton Overcome a Clogged Bruins Blue Line?
A two-way defenseman with one assist in 19 regular-season appearances. The stats don't scream NHL-ready, but Connor Clifton is just that. His presence on the ice only aided the Boston Bruins throughout the 2018-19 season. What the...
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Bruins: State of the Defense in 2019-20
With the NHL season just over two months away, it's time to take a look at what the Boston Bruins' roster will look like when the season rolls around on Oct. 3. Here's we'll dive into the Bruins' defensive depth chart to preview what the blue line...
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Bruins Need to Avoid Bridge Deal with McAvoy
When the latest CBA was agreed to, they forgot about the Charlie McAvoys of the world. The Boston Bruins have total control over McAvoy, and it’s probably the main reason he hasn’t been signed yet. He is ineligible for both arbitration and an...
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