Drafting in the NHL is anything but easy. Identifying raw tools and ability and theorizing how it may translate to the NHL level is one thing; actually seeing how these tools and abilities translate when the game is quicker and more grueling is a whole other thing, though. One of the most difficult parts of
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The Boston Bruins are starting to look like legitimate threats now. Since the start of the new year, they have won seven out of their last eight games. With this, they now have a 21-11-2 record and are just five points behind the third-place Toronto Maple Leafs in the Atlantic Division. This is very good
If this past weekend was any indication of how the Boston Bruins could look while at their best, then their disappointing start to the season could be securely in the rear-view mirror. Returning to action on Jan. 1 for the first time since Dec. 16, head coach Bruce Cassidy decided to shake up his lines
The Boston Bruins returned to game action for the first time in over two weeks on New Years Day and they came away with a victory. Narrowly edging the Buffalo Sabres in a 4-3 overtime victory, the Bruins would start 2022 off in a positive way. One of the biggest takeaways from the game was
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is chatter about goaltender Alexandar Georgiev, but one scribe doesn’t expect to see the netminder get traded. Max Pacioretty’s successful wrist surgery still puts the player out indefinitely. What does that mean regarding an inevitable trade to clear salary-cap space? There is speculation Tuukka Rask has reached an agreement
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, while some teams are going to be looking for full-time coaches this season and this summer, other teams are going to look to extend the contracts for coaches they currently employ. Meanwhile, there is a lot of talk surrounding Tuukka Rask and whether a contract with the Boston Bruins is
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Jesse Puljujarvi of the Edmonton Oilers tested for COVID while the team was on the road in Seattle. Does that mean he’s stuck there over the holidays? Meanwhile, one scribe asks why the Arizona Coyotes wouldn’t want to build around Jakob Chychrun? Is there something going on no one knows
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the big news is that Paul Maurice has resigned as head coach of the Winnipeg Jets. What went into his decision to leave the team? Meanwhile, the NHL has reduced Jason Spezza’s suspension. What was the reason to knock it from six games to four? The Edmonton Oilers will be
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Vancouver Canucks have brought in Jim Rutherford as the new interim GM and President of Hockey Operations. How long has he signed for and what are the next steps for the Canucks? Meanwhile, one journalist examines the possibility of the New York Rangers and Chicago Blackhawks making a trade
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Mitch Marner and Jake Muzzin collided in practice and Marner was not happy about it. Is there any chance he misses game action? The Ottawa Senators are reaching out to teams about a trade, but is that the answer to their woes? Finally, one scribe lists a few potential options
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, reports of the difficulty that will come in trying to trade Evander Kane means the San Jose Sharks are looking for a third team to get involved in any potential deal. As for updates on the Jake DeBrusk trade chatter, there are multiple teams already interested in the forward. What
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, it’s not Bruins or bust for goaltender Tuukka Rask. Does that mean a team like the Edmonton Oilers would have a shot at the netminder? Are the Florida Panthers going to look at trying to replace Aleksander Barkov’s production after he went down with an injury? Vancouver Canucks’ general manager
This edition of the Stat Corner covers Wednesday Night Rivalry and a big Thursday schedule. All but seven teams took the ice over the past two days, so I will get you caught up with all the stats and milestones that you may have missed. A couple of teams matched their franchise-best starts, while other
The NHL season is 10 days old. Most teams have played three or four games, but the Boston Bruins have only played two. In those two games, they have had two very different results. One good and one not so good. It’s early in the season, but the Bruins have plenty of things to work
With the 2021-22 NHL season fully underways, fans have gotten a chance to watch their favorite teams take to the ice and compete at hockey’s highest level for nearly two weeks. While most fans got a chance to watch their teams play early on, fans of the Boston Bruins had to wait until the fifth
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Ottawa Senators get Brady Tkachuk locked up to a long-term deal, while the news out of Boston is that the Bruins are on the verge of signing Charlie McAvoy to a massive extension. In New York, Vitali Kravtsov has told other teams what he’s willing to do if they
As there was with the other teams in the NHL, the Boston Bruins had some additions and subtractions to their roster this offseason. When free agency began on July 28, general manager Don Sweeney had some available money on the books and the sixth-year GM went on a spending spree. Related: Boston Bruins 2021-22 Season
As the NHL goes back to a normal 82-game schedule for the 2021-22 season, several Boston Bruins are closing in on achievable milestones for the coming season. Some veteran players, some newly acquired players and even some young players are all closing in on personal feats this season. Here is who could be adding milestones