Posts About "Brandon Carlo"
Reviewing the Bruins' 2015 Draft
December 20th, 2019 It's rare that a team can get three first-round draft picks, but to get them consecutively is even rarer. That is what Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney had in 2015. He used those picks to select two forwards and a defenseman, and one of those picks has already paid off. That year, Sweeney had 10 picks total, the most in one...
The Bruins’ Succession Plan for Zdeno Chara
October 12th, 2019 Even if Zdeno Chara’s retirement tour isn’t already underway, the Boston Bruins’ succession plan for their captain most definitely is. The defenseman’s career is well into its twilight, judging solely by his NHL-high 42 years of age. That’s saying nothing of Chara’s decreased performance and, subsequently, usage by the...
Bruins' Blue Line Has Bright Future
September 30th, 2019 Over the last few weeks, the Boston Bruins have checked off the two largest items on their offseason "to-do" list — signing two young defensemen, Charlie McAvoy and Brandon Carlo — to contract extensions. Both deals were bargains for the Bruins, who have done an especially good job of locking down internal talent at a reasonable...
Bruins Get Another Bargain With Carlo Deal
September 17th, 2019 Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney has been a very busy man over the last couple of days. After signing defenseman Charlie McAvoy to a three-year contract worth a total of $14.7 million on Sunday, he locked up another young blueliner on Tuesday morning. The team announced that they have signed Brandon Carlo to a bridge...
NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Bruins, Marner, Boyle, More
September 16th, 2019 In today's NHL rumor rundown there is news out of Colorado that the specifics of Mikko Rantanen's next deal are becoming clearer, Mitch Marner turned down two different offer sheets and Brian Boyle is waiting for the smoke to clear so he can sign with one of the many teams interested. Avs Will Have to Pay For Rantanen Adrian...
Is the Bruins' Defense in Trouble?
September 9th, 2019 To start the 2019-20 season, the Boston Bruins will be without Kevan Miller and John Moore as both have been placed on injured reserve. There is also the dilemma of Charlie McAvoy and Brandon Carlo still not having signed contracts. Throw in the possibility of captain Zdeno Chara sitting out for opening night and now we have a dilemma....
