Marchand Looking to Heat Up & Preview vs. Sharks
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Bruins News & Rumors: Lineup Changes, Marchand & Heinen
November 30, 2023 by Michael DeRosa
In this latest edition of Boston Bruins News & Rumors, the Bruins sported notable lineup changes during their last practice. In other news, captain Brad Marchand has been struggling as of late and is looking to heat back up. Lastly, while the Bruins have been running into trouble, depth signing Danton Heinen has been playing his best hockey of the season. Let’s discuss all of this in today’s (Nov. 30) Bruins News & Rumor column.
Gameday Preview: Boston Bruins vs. San Jose Sharks, 11/30/2023
November 30, 2023 by Michael DeRosa
After three straight brutal losses, the Boston Bruins (14-4-3) return to TD Garden on Thursday night (Nov. 30) to face off against the San Jose Sharks (5-15-2). The Bruins were successful in their first matchup against the Sharks on Oct. 19 this season, defeating the Pacific Division club by a 3-0 final score. Now, they will look to be victorious again and end their losing streak in the process.
While the Sharks have had a terrible start to the season, the Bruins cannot take them lightly. They have been trending in the right direction as of late, winning each of their last two games. As a result, they are entering this game with more confidence, and the Bruins cannot allow this contest to become a trap game, just like they did against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Let’s now discuss players and storylines to watch during the game.
Bruins’ Beecher Making Strides But Still On The Bubble
November 26, 2023 by Drew Johnson
If you were to say John Beecher has solidified his role in the Boston Bruins’ starting lineup, I’d tell you it’s a little too soon. A rookie on a two-way contract slotting in on the fourth line is always at risk of being bumped out of the lineup, whether it be external forces – such as fresh blood coming in via a trade or bad luck with injuries – or their own doing with a string of subpar performances.
But Beecher isn’t too far off. After competing with a number of up-and-coming forwards this summer, he’s proven that he can fill those skates on the fourth line and is showing signs of climbing the ladder, but holding on to a roster spot in his situation is difficult when you’re not blowing the coaching staff, management, and fanbase away.