Poitras Needs Late-Game Expansion Role
Plus, the latest News & Rumors and 3 Up, 3 Down columns.
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In today’s edition, we have why the Bruins need to give Matthew Poitras a bigger role at the end of games and the latest News & Rumors and 3 Up, 3 Down columns.
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Bruins Poitras Needs Late-Game Role Expansion
December 10, 2023 by Brandon Share-Cohen
The Boston Bruins are putting a lot of faith in Matthew Poitras in the 19-year-old’s rookie campaign. After a breakout training camp and preseason, Poitras earned a spot on the team’s opening night roster and hasn’t looked back as he’s contributed to winning hockey games on one of the NHL’s best teams. Still, while head coach Jim Montgomery has praised Poitras throughout the season and given him a plethora of opportunities, one area where he hasn’t seen much action has been late in games when the Bruins are ahead.
Bruins News & Rumors: McAvoy, Zacha, Boqvist & Geekie
December 12, 2023 by Michael DeRosa
In this latest edition of Boston Bruins News & Rumors, we have injury updates for star defenseman Charlie McAvoy and center Pavel Zacha. In other news, the Bruins have called up Jesper Boqvist to their NHL roster. Lastly, if the Bruins’ lines at practice indicate their lineup for their next game, Morgan Geekie will have a very big role and opportunity.
Bruins 3 Up, 3 Down: Forbort, Zacha, Coyle, McAvoy & More
December 12, 2023 by Scott Roche
It was a mixed-results week on and off the ice for the Boston Bruins. On the ice, they earned split results in their two games, while off the ice, injuries continue to play a part in their recent play and they had to place a key defenseman on Long Term Injured Reserve (LTIR).
Despite just two games in the last week, a 3-1 loss to the Buffalo Sabres and a 5-3 win over the Arizona Coyotes, it’s time to look at the latest Bruins 3 Up, 3 Down.