Boston Bruins News & Opinion

Will Peter Chiarelli Make a Big Trade?

Steve Kendall | February 20, 2012

The Boston Bruins have been struggling since mid-January, going 9-10-1 over that stretch and suffering four shutouts in their last nine games. On top of that, the Bruins are without…

Five Potential Trade Deadline Targets for the Boston Bruins

Bob Mand | February 18, 2012

By Bob Mand, Contributing Editor With the 2012 NHL Trade Deadline just over a week away, the Boston Bruins are undoubtedly considering all of their options. Despite the elevated…

Fantasy Hockey Panel: Jimmy Howard Injury, Andy McDonald’s Return, and More

Anatoliy Metter | February 17, 2012

Welcome to the third installment of the Fantasy Hockey Panel with Monica McAlister, Fred Poulin, Peter Harling, and myself, Anatoliy Metter. Considering that every category won or lost will be…

Greetings From Smashville! “Is that a Warrior Stick or are you happy to see me?” Edition

Jas Faulkner | February 17, 2012

by Jas Faulkner, contributing editor Another week, another five days of unseasonably warm weather broken up by a day or two of lightly iced car windows and dealing with that…

Will Boston’s Tuukka Rask Nail Down The #1 Spot ?

Mike Miccoli | February 15, 2012

The Boston Bruins always had a problem on their hands. A good problem, but nonetheless, a problem.

Together, Tim Thomas and Tuukka Rask make up one of the best goaltending tandems in the NHL today. Because of this, the Bruins should be thankful. Coach Claude Julien has said numerous times that the Bruins do not have a #1 goalie, but rather a 1a and 1b.

Boston Bruins Extend Johnny Boychuk … and the Sky Isn’t Falling

Bob Mand | February 14, 2012

By Bob Mand, Contributing Editor The Boston Bruins came to terms today with defenseman Johnny Boychuk today on a three-year, $10.08 million extension ($3.36 million average annual value) that will…

Fantasy Chutes And Ladders: Valentines And Black Roses

Chris Wassel | February 13, 2012

We have survived many calamities this early fantasy hockey season but now comes the Valentine’s Week edition of “Chutes And Ladders”. Riding the fortunes of a fantasy hockey team can…

Rask’s Comments Bring Up Interesting Questions for Bruins

James Neveau | February 11, 2012

Jim Neveau, NHL Senior Columnist As if being the defending Stanley Cup champions didn’t put enough pressure onto the backs of the Boston Bruins, their goaltenders have been doing a…

Boston Bruins’ Nathan Horton Suffers Setback

Bob Mand | February 10, 2012

By Bob Mand, Boston Bruins Senior Correspondent Boston Bruins Head Coach, Claude Julien informed members of the media today that forward Nathan Horton has stopped skating because of post-concussion symptoms.…

Do the Boston Bruins Need to Make a Trade?

Bob Mand | February 7, 2012

By Bob Mand, Boston Bruins Senior Correspondent Despite the Boston Bruins current status as one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference, a virtual lock for the postseason and…

Thomas protest is as American as it gets

Steve Kendall | January 25, 2012

“I believe the Federal government has grown out of control, threatening the Rights, Liberties, and Property of the People. This is being done at the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial level.…

No, Tim Thomas Should Not Be Criticized for Skipping White House Visit

Mike Miccoli | January 23, 2012

Mike Miccoli, Boston Bruins Correspondent For the opposing viewpoint on this issue, check out my colleague Jim Neveau’s piece. When I think of the 2010-11 Boston Bruins club, I think of…