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Bruins News & Rumors: Beecher, Ullmark, van Riemsdyk & Heinen
October 21, 2023 by Michael DeRosa
In this latest edition of Boston Bruins News & Rumors, Bruins center Johnny Beecher achieved a big milestone against the San Jose Sharks yesterday (Oct. 19), posting his first career NHL assist and point. In other news, reigning Vezina Trophy winner Linus Ullmark has started off the 2023-24 season magnificently. Meanwhile, James van Riemsdyk is already showing signs of being a complete steal for the Bruins. Lastly, what’s the deal with Danton Heinen? Let’s discuss all of this in today’s (Oct. 21) Bruins News & Rumors column.
2023-24 NHL Award Candidates: Atlantic Division
October 20, 2023 by JP Gambatese
Heading into the 2023-24 season, the Atlantic Division boasts significant high-end talent who could compete for NHL Awards come season’s end. Awards like the Hart Memorial, Art Ross, and Rocket Richard are Connor McDavid’s to lose until he proves otherwise, but hockey is one of the truly unpredictable sports, and as such, someone from the Atlantic could emerge as a candidate for any and all awards.
Top 3 All-Time Bruins Goalies
October 20, 2023 by Brandon Share-Cohen
In the 98-year history of Bruins’ hockey, 110 goaltenders have donned a Bruins uniform and played to varying degrees in Boston. Some of these goalies have proven to be among the best in history while others have failed to stand out for better or for worse.
While the latter may not be very interesting, the former is certainly something that will always be a relevant topic of discussion. For this reason, it makes sense to take a look through history and determine which Bruins netminders are the very best.
Breaking Down the Boston Bruins’ 2023-24 Roster
October 20, 2023 by Ryan Gagne
Surprisingly, despite all the skaters Sweeney signed in free agency this past summer, the Bruins are a team with its core built through the draft, representing the largest portion of the roster. Additionally, only four players in the lineup came to town through a trade, with three serving key roles every night. So, as we begin the celebrations to honor those who have worn the Spoked B, here’s a refresher on how the 2023-24 Bruins roster came together.
Bruins: An Early Look At Potential Top-Six Center Targets
October 19, 2023 by Michael DeRosa
With Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci announcing their retirements, it is clear that the Boston Bruins need to address their depth at center. Although they have a rising prospect in Matthew Poitras and two solid centers in Charlie Coyle and Pavel Zacha, expecting them to replace Bergeron and Krejci is a tall ask. As a result, we should expect to see the Bruins target centers, whether it is at the deadline or during the next offseason.
The Bruins were dealt tough news with expected target Mark Scheifele signing an extension with the Winnipeg Jets earlier this month, but they still have some high-impact centers they can look at through trade or next summer during free agency. Let’s discuss a few of them now.