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Bruins' Internal Competition Has Them In 'Healthier Place'

The Bruins are facing a potential logjam on the blue line with an excess of quality defensemen.

Coach Montgomery will base his selection for the lineup on performance, emphasizing the need for urgency and consistency. [ more ]

Blue Seat Blogs

1 month ago

New York Rangers

Ryan Lindgren suffers lower body injury, will not return against Islanders - Blue Seat Blogs

Lindgren injured in game against Islanders

Rangers have depth in defensemen despite injuries [ more ]

NESN.com

Bruins Icon Bobby Orr Undisputable Choice For All-Centennial Team

Bobby Orr is considered one of the greatest hockey players of all time.

Orr's skills and achievements have left a lasting impact on the game, influencing future generations of defensemen. [ more ]

NESN.com

Bruins Add Defenseman To Roster Following Andrew Peeke Injury

The Bruins are preparing to replace Andrew Peeke with potential candidates like Mason Lohrei for the upcoming games. [ more ]

Blue Seat Blogs

New York Rangers

Rangers can't buy a break - Ryan Lindgren hurt, will not return tonight - Blue Seat Blogs

Ryan Lindgren injured and will not return tonight

Rangers playing with 5 defensemen [ more ]

Chico Enterprise-Record

Sharks update: Emberson's injury, Vlasic's streak, and more on Couture

Ty Emberson is injured and will likely be placed on the injured reserve list, leaving the Sharks without another defenseman.

The Sharks are already missing Matt Benning and Jacob MacDonald on defense due to injuries. [ more ]

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RMNB

3 weeks ago

National Hockey League

Rasmus Sandin and Nick Jensen will be game-time decisions for Game One against Rangers

Sandin and Jensen are game-time decisions for the first-round playoff series between the Washington Capitals and New York Rangers. [ more ]

NESN.com

Bruins Make Roster Move Due To Depleted Defense Corps

Bruins face defensive challenges on the road trip

Injuries prompt roster move for the Bruins [ more ]

New York Post

5 months ago

New York Islanders

Islanders trade for defenseman Robert Bortuzzo as Ryan Pulock hits injured reserve

The New York Islanders have been dealing with multiple injuries to their defensemen.

They have acquired Robert Bortuzzo from the St. Louis Blues to help fill the void. [ more ]

Lighthouse Hockey

5 months ago

New York Islanders

UPDATED Islanders Back-to-Back News: Pelech placed on LTIR, Reilly claimed off waivers

Two defensemen for the New York Islanders got injured in the first four minutes of their game against the Ottawa Senators.

Adam Pelech has been placed on LTIR, meaning he will be out for at least a month and the Islanders have extra salary cap space to make a call-up or waiver claim. [ more ]

www.amny.com

Islanders injury onslaught continues: Robert Bortuzzo placed on IR | amNewYork

The New York Islanders have lost another defenseman, Robert Bortuzzo, to injury.

The team is dealing with multiple injuries to their defensemen, including Adam Pelech and Ryan Pulock. [ more ]

Chico Enterprise-Record

Sharks' young defensemen could be facing a big test ahead

The San Jose Sharks have acquired young defensemen in the past two seasons.

Mario Ferraro may miss time with an upper-body injury, forcing other defensemen to take on more responsibility. [ more ]

Marin Independent Journal

Sharks' young defensemen could be facing a big test ahead

The San Jose Sharks may face an injury to defenseman Mario Ferraro, who leads the team in ice time.

Young blueliners Ty Emberson and Henry Thrun took on extra ice time in Ferraro's absence and impressed their coach. [ more ]

The Mercury News

Young San Jose Sharks defensemen could be facing a big test ahead

The San Jose Sharks have a young defense corps that they believe will be part of the organization for the long term.

Mario Ferraro, who leads the team in ice time, suffered an upper-body injury and it is uncertain if he will be available for the next game. [ more ]

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Boston.com

Eight defensemen the Bruins could target before NHL trade deadline

The Bruins may be looking for a physical blueliner down the depth chart before the trade deadline.

Boston could stand pat with its current roster or choose to sell assets for draft capital or prospects. [ more ]

NESN.com

Aubrey 'Dit' Clapper Slam Dunk For Bruins All-Centennial Team

Aubrey 'Dit' Clapper was a legendary defenseman for the Boston Bruins, being the first player to play 20 seasons and part of the Bruins All-Centennial team.

Clapper transitioned from a right wing to a defenseman, being known as extremely tough and efficient on the ice. [ more ]

NESN.com

Hampus Lindholm Injury: What It Means For Bruins Moving Forward

Despite not needing surgery, defenseman Hampus Lindholm is week-to-week, delaying his return to the Bruins.

Mason Lohrei has a chance to step up in Lindholm's absence, showcasing his potential to contribute to the team. [ more ]

NESN.com

Boston Bruins Looking To Extinguish Calgary Flames Defensemen

The Boston Bruins are facing the Calgary Flames defensemen tonight, particularly Noah Hanifin and Chris Tanev.

Hanifin and Tanev have contributed significantly to the Flames' offense this season. [ more ]

NESN.com

Charlie McAvoy Has All Makings Of Bruins' Next Cornerstone

The best Bruins teams of all time have elite defensemen as a common factor.

Charlie McAvoy is seen as the key player in the next great Bruins team. [ more ]

NESN.com

Five Greatest Defensemen In Boston Bruins History

Bobby Orr is considered the best defenseman in Bruins history and one of the greatest all-time in the NHL.

Orr revolutionized the way defensemen play the game with his offensive skills and two-way play. [ more ]

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Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Rumour Update: Toronto has inquired on Sean Walker; the latest on Chris Tanev, Adam Henrique, Scott Laughton, Jakob Chychrun & more

Toronto Maple Leafs have inquired about defenseman Sean Walker from the Philadelphia Flyers.

The Flyers are willing to listen to offers for Scott Laughton, Morgan Frost, and Rasmus Ristolainen. [ more ]

Editor In Leaf

5 months ago

Toronto Maple Leafs

10 (Mostly) Elite Defensemen the Toronto Maple Leafs Could Trade For

The Toronto Maple Leafs current blue-line is not strong enough to win a Stanley Cup.

The Leafs lack toughness, depth, and elite players on their defense.

A trade for a defenseman may be necessary for the Leafs to improve their blue-line. [ more ]

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