What year were the Boston Bruins founded?

The Boston Bruins were founded in 1924, by Charles Francis Adams.

When did the Boston Bruins play their first game?

They played their first game on Dec. 1, 1924, defeating the new Montreal Maroons 2-1 at Boston Arena.

Who is the current head coach of the Boston Bruins?

Jim Montgomery is the current head coach for the Boston Bruins.

Winnipeg Jets: News and Rumors

The current Winnipeg Jets originate back to the Atlanta Thrashers, which joined the league during the 1999 Expansion. The Thrashers struggled during their existence with only one postseason appearance in 12 seasons. Following the 2010-11 season, they relocated to Winnipeg to bring back the Jets franchise name. The Jets have had moderate success since relocating with five postseason appearances in 11 seasons.

Jets: 3 Goaltending Options to Be Connor Hellebuyck’s Successor

Tyler Major-McNicol | June 6, 2023June 6, 2023

The most important position in hockey is goaltending and for many teams lucky enough to have a bonafide number-one goaltender, his reign can only last so long. If there isn’t an option to take over the crease, times could be pretty bumpy until one is developed. Very few teams are able to transition from one elite goaltender to another without issue. As we all know, they are a bit of a different breed in more ways than one. The Winnipeg Jets have heard all the rumours of Connor Hellebuyck being traded since the Jets were ousted from the playoffs. That…

Jets’ Prospect Brad Lambert Impresses in 2022-23 WHL Season

Connor Hrabchak | June 6, 2023June 6, 2023

The Brad Lambert selection, which was the 30th overall pick of the 2022 NHL Draft by the Winnipeg Jets, has been viewed up until this point as a high-risk, high-reward pick. The talent was on display as he was regarded as top-10 in that aspect heading into the draft, but he had not produced at a high level just yet. That brings us to this past season, where if you’re a Jets fan or the organization itself, you could not have asked for a better season from the late first-round pick. Brad Lambert Dominated the Western Hockey League It has…

NHL Rumors: Jets, Ducks, Sabres, Oilers, Canadiens

Jim Parsons | June 5, 2023June 5, 2023

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, what might be a few of the potential landing spots for Mark Scheifele of the Winnipeg Jets? Meanwhile, the Anaheim Ducks have hired a new head coach. The Buffalo Sabres have identified a goaltender as their top priority and the Edmonton Oilers are looking at upgrades for their top six. Finally, the Montreal Canadiens have locked up Cole Caufield to a long-term, eight-year deal. What Teams Might Be Interested in Mark Scheifele? Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun writes that a Scheifele trade would be extremely difficult for the Jets given what he means to…

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Devils, Jets, Oilers, Bruins

Jim Parsons | June 4, 2023June 5, 2023

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there are updates on the coaching situation in Toronto, talk about how the core for the Winnipeg Jets might change, speculation the New Jersey Devils have been asked about Damon Severson, and will the Edmonton Oilers be bold and take a big swing this offseason?…

Jets Increasing Ehlers’ Ice Time is Key to Success

Hunter Tycholis | June 1, 2023June 1, 2023

In an offseason full of potential chaos for the Winnipeg Jets, the move that could have the most significant impact next season is a simple in-house solution. They should play their best skater the most of any forward in terms of ice time. The concept of playing your best player…

Winnipeg Jets’ First-Round Draft Misses Since 2016

Tyler Major-McNicol | June 1, 2023June 1, 2023

Hindsight is 20/20 and can be a bitter pill to swallow or a reason for joy. This is especially true of the NHL Entry Draft when there is always a chance that a player slips through the cracks and becomes another team’s gem. When looking back on past drafts, many…

5 Moves the Jets Should Make During the 2023 Offseason

Declan Schroeder | May 31, 2023May 31, 2023

The Jets made yet another early playoff exit in 2022-23, losing in the first round to the Vegas Golden Knights in five games. Overall, despite a strong first half, the campaign was a disappointment and the Jets need to make big changes to get out of the “mushy middle.” Related: 6…

Jets: 4 Trade Destinations for Pierre-Luc Dubois

Connor Hrabchak | May 30, 2023June 1, 2023

The Winnipeg Jets’ offseason could be full of drama. Arguably at the top of that list is restricted free agent (RFA) centre Pierre-Luc Dubois. Dubois is coming off his best season as a pro, where he posted career highs in both points (63) and assists (36). He also recorded four…

Jets 2022-23 Player Report Cards: Connor Hellebuyck

Brian Finlayson | May 30, 2023May 30, 2023

The Winnipeg Jets had an exceedingly up-and-down 2022-23 season. They had a strong first half, suffered a prolonged slide in the second half, recovered from it just in time to squeak into the playoffs, then were quickly dispatched in the first round by the Vegas Golden Knights. In this series, we’ll take…

NHL Rumors: Rangers, Flyers, Flames, Hurricanes, Jets

Jim Parsons | May 28, 2023May 28, 2023

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, despite rumors they might wait to see what happens in Toronto and Pittsburgh, reports the New York Rangers might be leaning towards one particular coach that just split for his former team. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Flyers have said they’d be open to offers for goaltender…

Senators’ 2023 Offseason Free-Agent Targets: Winnipeg Jets

Luke James | May 28, 2023May 28, 2023

The Ottawa Senators and Winnipeg Jets experienced contrasting conclusions to the season. While the Senators made commendable progress, they fell short of securing a playoff berth in the Eastern Conference. The Jets, on the other hand, managed to secure a playoff spot in the Western Conference but suffered a disappointing…

6 Former Thrashers Still Active in the NHL

Declan Schroeder | May 27, 2023May 27, 2023

Unlike the common bird itself, former Atlanta Thrashers are a fading breed. Now more than a decade removed from the Thrashers’ move to Winnipeg, the number of former Thrashers left in the NHL has dwindled to five, with only three actively playing in 2022-23. Here’s a look at each of…

5 Goalies Likely Changing Teams During 2023 Offseason

Shane Seney | May 26, 2023May 26, 2023

The 2023 offseason could become the ‘summer of change’. It has the potential to be very busy across the NHL and more specifically the goaltending landscape could become drastically different. A number of contending teams have big decisions to make on who will be their number one netminder next season….

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What year were the Winnipeg Jets founded?

The current Winnipeg Jets originate back to the Atlanta Thrashers, which joined the league during the 1999 Expansion.

When did the Winnipeg Jets play their first game?

The Jets played their first game (as the Atlanta Thrashers) on Oct. 2, 1999, against the New Jersey Devils. They lost the game 4-1.

Who is the current head coach of the Winnipeg Jets?

Rick Bowness is the current head coach for the Winnipeg Jets.