Posts About "Don Sweeney"
Game 7: Bruins Have Everything to Lose
April 25th, 2018 Many analysts expected the playoff series between the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs to take seven games. Still, the Bruins' expectations remain the same as they were at the beginning of the regular season and playoffs: make it to the second round. Now Boston finds itself in a do-or-die date with the Maple Leafs on Wednesday...
Why Don Sweeney Had To Trade For Rick Nash
February 27th, 2018 Even before general manager Don Sweeney made a series of moves that effectively announced that this franchise was “all-in” on making a run at the Stanley Cup this season, it had finally felt like it was a good time to be a Boston Bruins fan again. After three years of attrition, this team is heading into the final quarter of the...
McDonagh Worth the Risk for the Bruins?
February 16th, 2018 So. You're at the helm of a resurgent organization that, for all intents and purposes, has "arrived" earlier than expected. Respected sports publications are referring to your club as a true contender for the Stanley Cup. Your club is gaining ground on a division rival that seemed untouchable in the standings for the season's first...
Are the Boston Bruins Peaking Too Soon?
January 30th, 2018 The Boston Bruins are on a streak of epic, historical proportions, having recorded at least one point in 18 consecutive contests (14-0-4) as they emerge from the All-Star break. Eighteen. As in, the Bruins' point streak can buy itself a pack of Marlboro and join the Marine Corps. Ok, so it hasn't been quite that long. Please excuse...
Boston Bruins 2018 Trade Deadline Plans
January 12th, 2018 With the NHL Trade Deadline roughly six weeks away, the Boston Bruins' approach to the cutoff will be dictated by their answer to one simple question: How important is this season? For all intents and purposes, they've "arrived" a bit earlier than most expected. That's not to say that being firmly entrenched in playoff position at...
Time to Waive Matt Beleskey Goodbye
November 29th, 2017 Back in the summer of 2015, during the infancy of Don Sweeney's tenure as general manager of the Boston Bruins, the newly-appointed bossman had a lot of work to do. With the recent departure of fan-favorite power-forward Milan Lucic, Sweeney had big shoes to fill. Eager to replace the assertive, powerful offensive presence provided...
