Well, it's the offseason and...I am still annoyed at how Round 1 went.Not at any particular player, though I definitely have come to terms with a couple of names I will be much happier to not see in Black and gold next year.I'm more just sad and perplexed as to where you start on building back up.You already had one of the best regular seasons in team history and got real damn close to having one of the best regular seasons of all time and then you got punked out by Sergei Bobrovsky and a collection of individually talented dudes playing their least fun game possible.
Can the Bruins realistically re-sign any of their trade-deadline rentals?
Bruins With a little under $5 million in available cap space, the Bruins will have to be creative this offseason.The 2023-24 Bruins are going to look very different from the roster that rewrote the record books over the last several months.Even though Boston has key cogs like David Pastrnak, Charlie McAvoy, Hampus Lindholm, Jake DeBrusk and many others all signed through next season, the Bruins have another eight players to set to enter free agency this summer.
Bruins aren't naming a starting goalie, lineup changes ahead of Game 7 vs. Panthers
Bruins "We're a team, everyone's contributed to get us here to this point."With their season hanging in the balance, Jim Montgomery and the Bruins aren't tipping their hand over which netminder will get the start in a decisive Game 7 on Sunday night.Following Boston's morning skate at Warrior Ice Arena, Montgomery did not announce a starting goaltender against the Panthers - with official word set to come when either Linus Ullmark or Jeremy Swayman lead the team onto the TD Garden ice for warmups in a few hours.
Recap: More of the same as mistakes doom B's in Game 6 loss to Florida
At this point, we're running out of ways to describe the same problem, and now, the Bruins have officially run out of room for mistakes.Turnovers, loose coverage, and some shaky goaltending combined into another debacle for the B's, who lost Game 6 by a score of 7-5, setting up a winner-take-all Game 7 on Sunday at the Garden.
How Bruins Star David Pastrnak Feels About Jim Montgomery's Line Changes
Boston Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery hasn't been hesitant at all during the Stanley Cup playoffs of switching up his his team's lines.Montgomery really shuffled them around to start Game 5 on Wednesday night, having Brad Marchand skating alongside Charlie Coyle and Nick Foligno on the second line and having Patrice Bergeron centering Tyler Bertuzzi and David Pastrnak on the top line.
Bruins' Nick Foligno Gives Insider Tip For Strategy Vs. Sergei Bobrovsky
The Florida Panthers' decision to make a goaltending switch in the middle of their first-round series with the Boston Bruins has had mixed results.The Panthers started Alex Lyon for the first three games of the series, but decided to make the switch to Sergei Bobrovsky after falling behind in the series 2-1.
Toronto Maple Leafs Need to Let Bunting, O'Reilly and Schenn Walk
The Toronto Maple Leafs have a whole bunch of free-agents, and for most of them, this should be the end of their time in Toronto.When the Toronto Maple Leafs brought in Ryan O'Reilly and the rest of their excellent trade deadline haul, it was thought that this would finally put them over the top.And while it did give them an excellent team, it turns out that secondary scoring was once again their undoing.
Bruins-Canadiens takeaways: What we learned from Boston's win
Bruins David Pastrnak notched his career-high 49th goal as the Bruins beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-2.If only the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens met more than three times in a season.As the NHL underwent expansion and division realignment over the last decade, the historic rivalry between the two teams began to lose some steam.
Bruins Notes: Boston Expects Best Out Of Teams Pushing For Playoffs
BOSTON - The Bruins have been atop the NHL for the majority of the season, but the playoff picture is starting to take shape, and multiple teams are looking to keep their spots.That is what Boston will have to contend with in the final stretch of the regular season, and it was on display during the B's loss to the Capitals on Saturday.
Takeaways: What we learned from the Bruins' 5-0 shutout in Nashville
Bruins The Bruins got back on track with their first pair of consecutive wins since last month.Coming off of a dramatic overtime victory in Dallas, the Boston Bruins entered Music City and rolled over the Nashville Predators in a 5-0 thumping.Behind another productive offensive night throughout the lineup and a stellar goaltending performance from Jeremy Swayman, the Bruins regained their edge to cap off a perfect 2-0 mark on their two-game siblings' trip.
Recap: Bruins sweep season-series against Islanders with 6-2 win
The Boston Bruins saw a full team effort tonight as they topped the New York Islanders, 6-2, tonight at the TD Garden and swept their season series against them.The B's depth was on full display with contributions coming from secondary scoring, the power play and defense stepping up."We always talk about our depth," Patrice Bergeron told SCOC.
Bruins What we learned as the Oilers snapped Boston's 10-game win streak at TD Garden.The Boston Bruins managed to keep Connor McDavid off the scoresheet on Thursday.They didn't, however, make things easy on themselves against the Edmonton Oilers.Even with a 2-0 first-period lead on the heels of a Brad Marchand leaker and a David Pastrnak buzzer-beater, the Bruins struggled to manage the puck.
Some ex-Sharks are shining in NHL playoffs. Why aren't they in San Jose again?
Brent Burns met with the media inside a nondescript locker room at Sharks Ice in San Jose last April and all but declared that time was running short for him to be a part of a Stanley Cup-contending team again.It's definitely tough when you lose three years not making the playoffs, said Burns, who was 37 then.
Some ex-Sharks are shining in NHL playoffs. Why aren't they in San Jose again?
Brent Burns met with the media inside a nondescript locker room at Sharks Ice in San Jose last April and all but declared that time was running short for him to be a part of a Stanley Cup-contending team again."It's definitely tough when you lose three years not making the playoffs," said Burns, who was 37 then.
Boston Bruins expecting to possibly keep just one of Dmitry Orlov, Garnet Hathaway, or Tyler Bertuzzi
The Boston Bruins went all-in at this past trade deadline as general manager Don Sweeney managed to put together a team that won a league-record 65 games and posted a league-record 135 points.That same team was then unceremoniously dumped out of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs by the lowest-seeded team in the Eastern Conference, the Florida Panthers.
Capitals vs Bruins live analysis and updates (February 11, 2023)
This is your place to check for updates and comment along with the Washington Capitals vs. Boston Bruins game on February 11, 2023.The Washington Capitals are back after a 10-day break where the most significant on-ice news that happened while they were gone was that Ovi Jr. won the Breakaway Challenge.
Caps shut down NHL-best Bruins to open season's second half in style
Darcy Kuemper had 27 saves as the Capitals prevailed in Boston.(Michael Dwyer/AP) BOSTON - Most of the Washington Capitals opted not to stick around to revel in the silence of TD Garden after their 2-1 win over the Boston Bruins on Saturday, but Nicklas Backstrom did.He took off his skates and shed his gear.
Don Sweeney Admits Bruins Face Roster Changes Due To Cap 'Constraints'
General manager Don Sweeney essentially admitted Tuesday what everyone already knew: The Bruins were all in for the 2022-23 season.Unfortunately for Boston, they failed.Now, it's on Sweeney to deal with the repercussions that come with such an aggressive team-building approach.Speaking at a year-end press conference Tuesday, Sweeney acknowledged not only is his offseason beginning far earlier than he hoped, but business might be trickier than usual this summer.
David Pastrnak dealt with shoulder injury against Panthers; What Bruins free agents said about future plans
Bruins "It's definitely painful to not be able to give your 100% and play my game for the series, especially after the year I had."Most NHL players would be happy with lighting the lamp five times over seven postseason outings.Of course, David Pastrnak isn't like most NHL players.And even though the Bruins star winger landed punches against both Alex Lyon and Sergei Bobrovsky during Boston's first-round exit against the Panthers, he believes he fell well short of the lofty standards he set for himself during a 61-goal season.
Bruins' Jakub Lauko Has Hilarious Response To Turnstile Recall Notices
The Boston Bruins have recalled and reassigned Jakub Lauko to and from Providence so many times in the past four days that the forward probably has experienced whiplash.Lauko doesn't seem to be affected by the transactions, though, and he had fun with the news by tweeting a well-known GIF featuring Homer Simpson's father.
Bruins Injuries: Where Things Stand With Taylor Hall, Nick Foligno
The Bruins got " discouraging news " on Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno when both forwards were injured during Boston's west coast road trip, and with the Stanley Cup playoffs approaching, many are wondering whether they'll be available.Hall and Foligno are dealing with lower-body injuries, though it's not clear what either injury is.
NHL trade rumors: Bruins, Leafs among teams monitoring Timo Meier situation
Now that Bo Horvat has been traded and re-signed to an eight-year contract extension with the New York Islanders, the top player on pretty much every trade targets ranking is San Jose Sharks right wing Timo Meier.It makes perfect sense, too.Meier is just 26 years old and having his best season as an NHL player.
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE- First Period: This was just a wall-to-wall domination, starting with the opening tally by Brad Marchand... ...and continued with Craig Smith who managed to bank a shot off of Jeremy Lauzon... finishing the period up 2-0 Second Period: Things continued with Bergy getting a hell of a shot past Saros on the power play... and then Forbort finishing off a hell of a shift by Nick Foligno... and also a fish being thrown on the ice.
Bruins Break-up Day remarks: Krejci, Foligno and Hall
As the dust settles (kind of, not really) on the Boston Bruins ' season, here are some more notable quotes from Break-up Day yesterday from David Krejci, Nick Foligno and Taylor Hall.There's a lot out there from the exit interviews, but these are some of the comments that stuck out to me from the team - everything from the series to the future to disappointments with performances to offseason goals.
The Bruins will need more than just lineup changes in Game 7
Bruins Line changes can help the Bruins, but they still need to play disciplined in order to win Game 7. SUNRISE, Fla. - The Boston Bruins had the Florida Panthers on the ropes.They entered Game 5 under the most ideal scenario possible, with a 3-1 series lead and a returning Patrice Bergeron.Yet, the Bruins couldn't escape their own shadow - figuratively and literally.
Bruins-Predators takeaways: What we learned from Boston's 2-1 loss
Bruins "For whatever reason, we laid an egg tonight," head coach Jim Montgomery said following the Bruins' 2-1 loss.With the playoffs approaching, complacency might have crept in for the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night.For the first two periods, the league's best team sleptwalked to a 1-0 deficit against the Nashville Predators.
Taylor Hall, Nick Foligno Getting Closer To Return To Bruins?
The Bruins were dealt both good news and bad news when it came to injuries.Boston expects Derek Forbort to miss the rest of the regular season after blocking a shot against the Winnipeg Jets, which certainly is a blow to the defense and the Bruins' penalty kill.But it wasn't all bad Tuesday as Taylor Hall practiced in a non-contact sweater while Nick Foligno skated on his own before practice at Warrior Ice Arena.
Berkshire Bank Hockey Night In New England: Projected Bruins-Senators Lines, Pairings
The Bruins return to Boston after a five-game road trip to take on the Senators.The Black and Gold capped off their road trip with a dominant 7-0 win over the Buffalo Sabres to win their third straight game.Ottawa is on the second night of a back-to-back set after it beat the Pittsburgh Penguins, 2-1, after a Drake Batherson game-winning goal.
Bruins' Jim Montgomery Offers Discouraging Update On Derek Forbort
The Boston Bruins have 13 games remaining in the season and have been bit by the injury bug.Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno both are dealing with lower-body injuries, though they did skate at Warrior Ice Arena on Tuesday, and Derek Forbort now will be shelved.Boston's defenseman blocked a shot in the Bruins' win over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday and did not play for the remainder of their road trip.
Berkshire Bank Hockey Night In New England: Projected Bruins-Panthers Game 7 Lines, Pairings
The Boston Bruins and the Florida Panthers will finish their first-round Stanley Cup playoffs series Sunday night at TD Garden.Although head coach Jim Montgomery did not reveal the Bruins' Game 7 goaltender immediately after morning skate, The Athletic's Fluto Shinzawa projects Jeremy Swayman to get the start in between the pipes.
Patrice Bergeron Knows Bruins Can Rely On Depth, Chemistry Down Stretch
There's only so much credit to go around for the Boston Bruins.Boston has been the best team in hockey through 64 games, on pace for what would be a record-breaking amount of wins (64) and points (135) in a season.Linus Ullmark is a lock to win the Vezina Trophy and Jim Montgomery is the leading candidate to win the Jack Adams Award as both men have combined with captain Patrice Bergeron, defenseman Charlie McAvoy and leading scorer David Pastrnak to earn the bulk of that credit.
Berkshire Bank Hockey Night In New England: Projected Bruins-Capitals Lines, Pairings
Bruins hockey is back.After a week off Boston returns to action when it hosts the Washington Capitals on Saturday afternoon.The Bruins last played Feb. 1 and came away with a win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.The Capitals, also fresh off a week break, won in overtime against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Jan. 31.
Bruins reportedly 'very interested' in Blues forward Ivan Barbashev
Bruins Over the span of his seven-year NHL career, Barbashev has fit the mold of a straight-line, scrappy bottom-six skater.Top trade deadline targets like Timo Meier, Patrick Kane, and Jakob Chychrun might steal most headlines during the feeding frenzy ahead of the NHL's March 3 deadline.But if the Bruins want to address legitimate needs with their already stout lineup, shoring up the depth in their bottom-six forward corps might be the most logical move, rather than adding what would essentially be a luxury in Chychrun.
Jim Montgomery Explains Tough Choices Made In Bruins Lineup Vs. Canucks
The Bruins made huge additions this week, but the reality of lineup choices were met Saturday.Boston traded Craig Smith and multiple draft picks to the Washington Capitals for Garnet Hathaway and Dmitry Orlov on Thursday.The big move from general manger Don Sweeney was welcomed by fans and players as it showed the Black and Gold are fully committed to a deep run in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Nick Foligno Leads Bruins New Look Fourth Line In Vancouver
The Boston Bruins fourth line is looking a little different in Vancouver on Saturday night.The Black and Gold welcome recent acquisition Garnet Hathaway while Tomas Nosek returns from injury.Nick Foligno joins them on the fourth line, currently leading Bruins forwards in hits with 139.For more, check out the video above from "Bruins Breakaway Live," presented by Granite City Electric.
Watch: Bruins' Patrice Bergeron receives ovation in Game 5 return, reunites with 'Perfection Line' in first period
Bruins Bergeron missed the first four games of the series.The TD Garden crowd was ready to welcome him back.Patrice Bergeron is finally ready for playoff action - and the TD Garden crowd is happy to have the Bruins captain back in the fold.After missing the first four games of Boston's first-round series against the Panthers due to a nagging upper-body injury, Bergeron made his 2023 postseason debut in Game 5 on Wednesday night.
Preview: Bruins look to get back on track against Blue Jackets
Just the facts When: Tonight, 7:00 PM Where: TD Garden - Boston, MA How to follow: NESN, SN360, 98.5 The Sports Hub Rival SBN site: The Cannon Know your enemy
23-43-7, 53PTS, last in Metropolitan Division Johnny Gaudreau: 71GP, 19G, 50A, 69PTS; Patrik Laine: 55GP, 22G, 30A, 52PTS; Boone Jenner: 62GP, 25G, 19A, 44PTS Elvis Merzlikins: 7-18-2, 4.23 GAA, .876
Jim Montgomery Provides Injury Update On Jakub Lauko, Nick Foligno
Jakub Lauko contributing to the Boston Bruins during the final stretch of the season is being put momentarily on hold.Lauko netted a goal in Boston's 4-3 shootout win over the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena on Sunday but exited the game with 7:33 left in the third period after an awkward collision into the corner boards.
The vibes that this picture sets are absolute chef's kiss immaculate.Nick Foligno, Trent Frederic, A.J. Freer, Derek Forbort and Matt Grzelcyk all having some suds with their morning meal.Uncle Nick the only one with a regular Budweiser while all the other guys have Bud Lights (no telling what Forbort has in front of him).
Why Sunday's win in Carolina was the final test Bruins need to pass during their 82-game gauntlet
Bruins COMMENTARY"It's a fun win, especially in this building."The 2022-23 Bruins have little left to prove ... during regular-season play, at least.Boston's record-setting pace in the standings has yet to skip a beat, even as the season carries into the dog days of March.They've already tied their franchise record of 57 wins with two-plus weeks still to play.
Takeaways: Shorthanded Bruins earn a gutsy record-tying win
Bruins With the Atlantic Division title secured, the Boston Bruins embarked on another afternoon of load management in the second half of their weekend back-to-back.Patrice Bergeron (illness), Hampus Lindholm and Brad Marchand (nagging injuries) did not accompany their teammates for Sunday's road matchup in Carolina.
Bruins Star Brad Marchand Roasts Nick Foligno With Humorous Update
Boston Bruins star forward Brad Marchand stepped into Jim Montgomery's role momentarily following Thursday's morning skate.Marchand made his way to the press conference podium instead of doing his media availability in the locker room and jokingly acted like the coach by giving health updates on players - a frequent responsibility these days for Montgomery.
Toronto Maple Leafs: Mentored By Lou, Crazier Things Have Happened...
The Toronto Maple Leafs finally caved and went 'full Classic NHL' when it comes to their roster this year.To be sure, the Toronto Maple Leafs have added players like Jake Muzzin and Nick Foligno in the past - players who fit the "playoff hockey" mentality, but this year with Luke Schenn, Jake McCabe, Ryan O'Reilly, Sam Lafferty and Noel Acciari they really went as far down that path as it was possible to go.
3 Toronto Maple Leafs Who Will Probably Get Traded at NHL Deadline
If the Toronto Maple Leafs are going to make a move at this year's NHL Trade Deadline, then they're going to have to trade a current roster player or two.Over the past few years, the Leafs roster has stayed pretty similar, well at least the core.And, if they don't win again in the playoffs, I'd expect some changes in the offseason.
3 takeaways from the Bruins' 3-0 win over the Jets
Bruins Boston bounced back in Winnipeg on Thursday night.Stop the count at two.After an uncharacteristic four-game stretch, the Boston Bruins rediscovered their 200-foot game with a well-rounded victory over a Winnipeg Jets bunch fighting for one of the wild card spots out West.Jeremy Swayman's 35 stops secured him his third shutout of the season, while contributions from all four lines gave the Bruins their first win in the third tilt of this five-game road trip.
Bruins' Jakub Lauko is doing whatever he can to get out of roster-bubble purgatory
Bruins "They had an impact and tilted the ice every time they were on it."On March 2, Jakub Lauko made the most of his first game at TD Garden in nearly a month.Inserted as a fourth-line spark plug, the 22-year-old winger rewarded Jim Montgomery's lineup reshuffle by lighting the lamp twice in Boston's 7-1 victory over the Sabres.
Four Takeaways From Bruins' Loss To Oilers That Snapped Win Streak
"... Turning down shots, not driving to hard areas, not winning enough battles to create O-zone time.So, it was a good lesson for us to learn because they played well.We sat back at times where we should have been pushing the envelope, we were sealing the envelope."Jake DeBrusk OK after collisionThe Bruins faced an injury scare in the first period when DeBrusk collided with Mattias Ekholm.
It wasn't the return from break that the Boston Bruins were looking for today, as they fell, 2-1, to the Washington Capitals at the TD Garden.The Bruins' game progressed as the game went on, with a great second period, but the team's play was riddled with overpassing and slow decision making.Here are the highlights: The Capitals opened the scoring at 6:28 of the first period on the power play.
Bruins Wrap: Boston Falls Short To Capitals In Tight Contest
BOSTON - The Boston Bruins lost to the Washington Capitals, 2-1, at TD Garden on Saturday.The Bruins drop to 39-8-5 on the season, and the Capitals improved to 28-20-6.Check out the full box score here.ONE BIG TAKEAWAYIt was a sluggish game for the Black and Gold throughout a period and a half at TD Garden.
Jeremy Swayman makes 29 saves, Bruins blank Predators 5-0
Bruins NASHVILLE, Tenn.(AP) - Jeremy Swayman made 29 saves, Patrice Bergeron had a goal and an assist and the Boston Bruins defeated the Nashville Predators 5-0 on Thursday night.Brad Marchand, Craig Smith, Derek Forbort and Trent Frederic also scored for the Bruins, winners of three of four.Nick Foligno and Hampus Lindholm each had two assists.
Bruins 'Lucky' Jake DeBrusk Wasn't Seriously Injured Vs. Oilers
Bruins fans held their breath when they saw Jake DeBrusk stay down a slowly make his way down the tunnel after a collision with Mattias Ekholm.Fortunately for Boston, DeBrusk was back on the bench before the first period came to an end."Oh yeah, he's fine," head coach Jim Montgomery told reporters after the Bruins' 3-2 loss, per the team.
Jake DeBrusk Scores Power-Play Goal In Bruins Return
BOSTON - Jake DeBrusk picked up right where he left off Saturday at TD Garden.The Bruins forward made his return from injury in his first game since the Winter Classic.Charlie Coyle forced a power-play opportunity for Boston, and DeBrusk scored the game's opening goal just 2:19 into the game.Check out the goal against the New York Islanders below: The goal was DeBrusk's 17th of the season, with Brad Marchand and David Pastrnak providing the assists on the game's opening score.
Bruins 6, Islanders 2: Mat Barzal injured in predictably pedestrian loss
There was little reason for hope as the New York Islanders visited the Boston Bruins Saturday and they wasted no time in reminding us why.The Bruins are top of the league by a large margin, the Islanders are very much not, and they were visiting after an emotional comeback win against the Penguins the night before.
Bruins Notes: Boston Continues To Get Contributions Outside Of Stars
BOSTON - The Bruins' stars have made them one of the top teams in the NHL, but it's the contributions from the team's lesser-known players that have made them dominant.All eyes were on Jake DeBrusk in his first game back since the Winter Classic.But it was a total team effort for Boston on Saturday night when it beat the New York Islanders, 6-2, at TD Garden.
Preview: Bruins look to right their season course against Senators
Just the facts When: Today, 1:00 PM Where: TD Garden - Boston, MA How to follow: NESN, 98.5 The Sports Hub Rival SBN site: Silver Seven Know your enemy
27-24-4, 58PTS, 7th in Atlantic Division Brady Tkachuk: 55GP, 24G, 36A, 60PTS; Tim Stützle: 51GP, 26G, 33A, 59PTS; Claude Giroux: 55GP, 22G, 30A, 52PTS Kevin Mandolese: 1-0-0, 1.85 GAA, .958
The Boston Bruins have made this week's player of the week especially difficult, but in the best way.The Bruins outscored their opponents by a cumulative margin of 14-4 and went 3-0.They had three 200-foot efforts and got contributions from seemingly everyone.With the exception of last week's player of the week winner, Connor Clifton, and Jakob Lauko, every player on the roster contributed a point.
Patrice Bergeron Has Been 'Model Of Consistency' For Bruins
BOSTON - Patrice Bergeron has hit multiple milestones this season, and the captain did it again Saturday.The 37-year-old center reached 1,000 career points and is third in franchise history in that category.He scored his 79th game-winning goal last month against the Montreal Canadiens.Not even a puck to the face can slow down the Bruins center, which has made his potential retirement a story for another season.
Ford Final Five: Bruins Win Third Straight, Take Down Islanders 6-2
The Bruins blew past the New York Islanders 6-2 on Saturday at the TD Garden to improve to 42-8-5.The offense started early with Jake DeBrusk making an emphatic return in his first game since the NHL Winter Classic.Showing no signs of rust, the 26-year-old notched a power play goal just 2:19 into the game.
Why Jim Montgomery is more than fine with David Krejci's line 'trading chances'
Bruins "They're more talented than the people they usually play."Whether it's skimming over the scoresheet or assessing play via the "eye test", one doesn't need to devote a lot of time to gauge the playmaking capabilities found on Boston's second-line trio of David Krejci, David Pastrnak, and Pavel Zacha.
Berkshire Bank Hockey Night In New England: Projected Bruins-Kraken Lines, Pairings
The Bruins look to make it five wins in a row when they take on the Kraken on Thursday night.Boston is coming off a strong 3-1 win over the Ottawa Senators while Seattle looks to rebound from a shutout loss to the San Jose Sharks.The two sides last met Jan. 12 when the Kraken earned a 3-0 win at TD Garden, which was the Bruins' first loss in regulation on home ice this season.
Bruins-Kraken takeaways: What we learned from a wild Boston win
Bruins The Bruins kicked off their four-game west coast swing with a back-and-forth, 6-5 win over the Seattle Kraken.SEATTLE - At times, late night with the Boston Bruins provides rather unique moments.Just hours removed from acquiring Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway, the Bruins and their lineup of 11 forwards and seven defensemen embarked on a wild tilt with the Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena.
Bruins Veterans 'Blown Away' By Pre-Trade Deadline Acquisitions
The Boston Bruins have been lauded for their culture throughout their decade-plus run of success stretching on from the 2011 Stanley Cup team.Patrice Bergeron, Brad Marchand and David Krejci have been the constants over that stretch, but general manager Don Sweeney's ability to supplement that great leadership with tremendous teammates and locker room guys has been just as impressive.
Garnet Hathaway Takes Inspiration From Brad Marchand In Bruins Debut
Sometimes you just want a feeling of comfortability when entering a new place, which is likely the path Garnet Hathaway took Saturday.The 31-year-old winger and Dmitry Orlov made their Bruins debuts Saturday against the Vancouver Canucks.Boston traded for the duo in a pre-NHL trade deadline deal Thursday.
2 takeaways from the Bruins' win over the Canucks as they make more history
Bruins Linus Ullmark scored a goal and the Bruins' new players shined in the 3-1 win.VANCOUVER - Add another record to the book of the Boston Bruins' potentially historic 2022-23 season.The Bruins had gotten away from their game a bit after taking a 2-0 late first-period lead on a power-play blast from Hampus Lindholm and a highlight-reel marker by Brad Marchand a mere 2:17 apart.
Taylor Hall Injury: Bruins Shake Up Lines With Winger Back To Boston
The Bruins have been fortunate with good injury luck this season, but their depth will get what they hope is just a temporary test with Taylor Hall dinged up.Hall has a lower body injury and returned to Boston, and he will miss the final two games of the Bruins' Western Conference road trip, head coach Jim Montgomery told reporters Monday in Edmonton, per The Athletic's Fluto Shinzawa.
Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway registered their first points with the Boston Bruins. Of course, it came on the same goal.
It seems like Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway's years of working together are paying off as they team up for the Boston Bruins.After suiting up for the Bruins for the first time on Saturday night (so weird), the two notched their first points with their new team Monday against the Edmonton Oilers.In true storybook fashion, their points came on the same goal.
Zacha helps Bruins beat Oilers 3-2 for 7th straight win
Bruins EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) - Pavel Zacha scored the tiebreaking goal late in the second period and the league-leading Boston Bruins beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 Monday night for their seventh straight win.Nick Foligno and Tomas Nosek also scored for the Bruins, and Dmitry Orlov had two assists for his first points since being acquired from Washington last week.
Bruins 2/27/23 RECAP: Bruins hang on to win 3-2 over Edmonton!
Seven in a row!First Period: Things didn't start great, as Connor McDavid was given space.This is generally considered by experts to be a terrible idea for anybody.Thankfully, things got a little better for the B's as Tomas Nosek slammed right through the Oilers defense a mere 13 seconds later to put the B's on the board!
Dmitry Orlov showcases his value to Bruins in defensive baptism by fire against Oilers
Bruins Orlov spent most of his reps on Monday night matching up against Connor McDavid.It's a testament to the on-ice brilliance put forth by Connor McDavid that the Bruins' film review on Tuesday morning likely won't harp too much on the damage done by Edmonton's franchise star.Hockey is a game of mistakes, sure.
Ford Final Five Facts: Bruins Contain Oilers, Win Seventh Straight
The Bruins didn't need to stop Connor McDavid, just contain the rest of his team, as the B's took down the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Monday night.McDavid had both goals for the Oilers but the Hart Trophy favorite wasn't able to outpace the Bruins who were able to answer after each of Edmonton's goals.Tomas Nosek broke a two-month goal drought when he notched the equalizer to put the Bruins on the board in the first period.
Three Takeaways From Bruins' 4-3 Overtime Win Vs. Flames
Orlov's impressive game against the Flames followed his strong night against Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers, forcing turnovers from the Hart Trophy favorite and keeping that top line from doing more damage than it could have.The 31-year-old also has showcased his versatility by playing on all three pairs since coming to the Bruins from the Washington Capitals last week.
Berkshire Bank Hockey Night In New England: Projected Bruins-Oilers Lines, Pairings
Two of the top Hart Trophy candidates will be on the ice Monday night when the Boston Bruins take on the Edmonton Oilers.Oilers star Connor McDavid and Bruins dynamic forward David Pastrnak highlight the matchup as McDavid leads the NHL with 48 goals while Pastrnak sits in second with 42 tallies.McDavid has a sizable advantage when it comes to points, though, notching a league-best 113 heading into the tilt.
3 takeaways from the Bruins' win over Connor McDavid and the Oilers
Bruins Boston extended its winning streak to seven games with a 3-2 victory over Edmonton Monday night.Continuing their dominance over western conference teams - and over the NHL at large - the Boston Bruins earned their seventh consecutive win Monday.An entertaining back-and-forth battle through the first 40 minute were highlighted by two goals from Hart Trophy front-runner Connor McDavid.
Four Takeaways From Bruins' Ugly 3-2 Win Vs. Oilers
Bruins struggled against Oilers' speedThe Oilers are a very fast team and the Bruins often found themselves struggling against their speed.The second period saw sloppy hockey from Boston with a lot of giveaways.Even though the Bruins came away with the win and improved to 46-8-5 on the season, they know there still is room for improvement.
It is Wednesday, my dudes.Last night sure was something, eh? Watching that game, you got the feeling it was only a matter of time before Calgary took the lead.Once that happened, my feeling was "oh well, scheduled loss and still a great road trip."Then...yeah.You know the rest.There's plenty to like about the road trip, and last night's win in particular.
Bruins Injuries: Latest On Taylor Hall, Nick Foligno After Win Vs. Flames
Just as the Bruins were getting back to 100% health, they were dealt with more injury trouble.Taylor Hall flew back to Boston ahead of its Monday night game against the Edmonton Oilers due to a lower-body injury.Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery said the team was just being precautionary and didn't believe it to be anything serious.
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CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN.The Boston Bruins are staying busy ahead of the NHL trade deadline, acquiring forward Tyler Bertuzzi from the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday in exchange for a 2024 first-round draft choice and a 2025 fourth-round pick.
Bruins Tyler Bertuzzi has scored 20+ goals in three seasons with the Red Wings.A week after dealing for both Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway, the Bruins are continuing to load up ahead of a promising Stanley Cup run.Boston announced Thursday morning that it acquired forward Tyler Bertuzzi in a trade with the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for a 2024 first-round pick and a 2025 fourth-round pick.
Bruins Swing Another Trade, Acquire Tyler Bertuzzi From Red Wings
The Bruins aren't done making moves ahead of the NHL trade deadline.Boston on Thursday acquired Tyler Bertuzzi from the Detroit Red Wings, the Bruins announced.The Red Wings will get Boston's first-round protected pick in 2024 and 2025 fourth-round pick and retain 50% of Bertuzzi's salary.Bertuzzi has played in 29 games this season for the Red Wings, amassing four goals and 10 assists.
Bruins' Tyler Bertuzzi Trade Makes It Even Clearer: B's All In On 2023
Bruins general manager Don Sweeney hasn't just pushed in all his chips on the 2022-23 season.He's also thrown his watch on the table, the keys to his car and just about anything else he finds valuable at this point.While it seemed Boston might be done dealing, at least in terms of major significance, Sweeney made it clear he had at least one more blockbuster in him, acquiring winger Tyler Bertuzzi from the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday morning.
Bruins acquire Tyler Bertuzzi in exchange for draft picks in 2024 & 2025
The Bruins added some more power to their forward group today, acquiring left wing Tyler Bertuzzi from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for a first-round pick in 2024 and fourth-round pick in 2025.The first-round pick is top-10 protected.Detroit will also retain 50% of Bertuzzi's salary.Bertuzzi just turned 28 a week ago and had 4 goals and 10 assists in 29 games this season.
Bruins place Hall on LTIR, Foligno on IR, and recall Jakub Lauko
As if the rest of today's news wasn't enough, the Bruins dropped a few more items of (expected) news this morning.Taylor Hall has been placed on long-term IR, while Nick Foligno has been placed on injured reserve.In their place (along with Tyler Bertuzzi), the Bruins have recalled Jakub Lauko from Providence.
Bruins Injury Updates: Taylor Hall, Nick Foligno Moved To Injured Reserve
The Bruins placed forward Taylor Hall on long-term injured reserve and Nick Foligno on injured reserve Thursday.Hall flew back to Boston prior to its game against the Edmonton Oilers on Monday due to a lower-body injury.Head coach Jim Montgomery had expressed optimism the injury was not too serious, but Hall is set to miss an extended period of time.
Brad Marchand Gives Clear Message After Bruins' Recent Trades
The Bruins have had one goal at the top of their minds this season, and that has been reaffirmed the past two weeks.Boston has been aggressive with trades, starting with its deal to acquire Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway from the Washington Capitals last week.Bruins general manager Don Sweeney then swung another trade Thursday when the B's acquired Tyler Bertuzzi from the Detroit Red Wings - a move that comes as Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno are expected to miss an extended period of time.
What Bruins Can Expect From Tyler Bertuzzi While 'Loading Up For War'
What became a gain for the Bruins was a loss for the Red Wings.Boston acquired winger Tyler Bertuzzi from Detroit on Thursday after the latter also traded defenseman Filip Hronek to the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday.The two deals came after the Red Wings locked up captain Dylan Larkin to an eight-year contract extension.
How Don Sweeney Believes Tyler Bertuzzi Will Complement Bruins
The Boston Bruins will have their forward depth tested given the recent "discouraging" updates involving Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno.But Bruins general manager Don Sweeney certainly lessened that void as he parted with another first-round pick and acquired winger Tyler Bertuzzi from the Detroit Red Wings.
What Tyler Bertuzzi Brings To Bruins, And How They'll Use Him
The Bruins had the ultimate good news/bad news morning Thursday.We'll start with the best news for Boston: David Pastrnak signed a contract extension, a decision that should benefit the B's for years to come.In the short term, however, the bad news is that Boston has a potentially big injury problem with forwards Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno out for the foreseeable future.
Bruins' Jim Montgomery Reveals Awesome Reaction To Tyler Bertuzzi Trade
The Bruins clearly are going all in to win a Stanley Cup this year and further proved their point Thursday by trading for Tyler Bertuzzi.Boston acquired the forward from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for draft picks, and Bertuzzi will be a welcome addition to the lineup especially after the Bruins received bad news on Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno.
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The Bruins' busy Thursday will be capped off with a game against the Buffalo Sabres.Boston traded for Tyler Bertuzzi before announcing an eight-year contract extension with David Pastrnak.Bertuzzi won't play Thursday night as he travels to Boston, and we're sure the TD Garden crowd will be as loud as ever when Pastrnak touches the ice.
Bruins Announce Number For Trade Acquisition Tyler Bertuzzi
The Bruins made a big splash Thursday, and fans are excited to see Tyler Bertuzzi make his debut in a Boston uniform.The B's acquired the left winger from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for two draft picks.Head coach Jim Montgomery was excited to have the 28-year-old winger on the squad, especially as Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno are expected to miss an extended period of time.
Brad Marchand Excited About Bruins' 'Great Addition' Tyler Bertuzzi
Boston Bruins veteran Brad Marchand knows firsthand how difficult Tyler Bertuzzi is to play against.And it's exactly why Marchand now is thrilled to have Bertuzzi wearing the same Black and Gold sweater.Bruins general manager Don Sweeney acquired Bertuzzi from the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday morning in an effort to fill the void after injuries to fellow forwards Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno.
Bruins Unsurprisingly Earn High Grade For Tyler Bertuzzi, David Pastrnak Deals
Don Sweeney has had a busy two weeks, but the deals he and the Bruins front office have made set up the team to win now and build toward the future.The general manager's latest moves came Thursday, when Boston traded for Tyler Bertuzzi from the Detroit Red Wings for two draft picks.David Pastrnak signed an eight-year extension the same day as the Black and Gold made a strong statement to the rest of the NHL.
Bruins Rule Out Brad Marchand With Lower-Body Injury Vs. Sabres
Just when it seemed like nothing could go wrong for the Boston Bruins, they received some startling injury news.The Bruins ruled out Brad Marchand with a lower-body injury during the second intermission of their matchup with the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night at TD Garden.Marchand got caught in a weird position receiving a check from Sabres defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin, falling into the boards and hobbling back to the bench.
Jim Montgomery Provides Injury Update On Bruins Star Brad Marchand
The Boston Bruins are already dealing with injuries to Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno.And another forward could be added to the injured list following Boston's 7-1 blowout win over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night at TD Garden.Star winger Brad Marchand made an early exit from the game after getting caught in a comprising position along the boards while taking a hit from Sabres defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin midway through the second period.