THW Boston Bruins Substack - Oct. 3, 2023
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Bruins News & Rumors: Chiasson, DiPietro, Zboril & Heinen
October 2, 2023 by Michael DeRosa
In this latest edition of Boston Bruins News & Rumors, the Bruins have released veteran winger Alex Chiasson from his professional tryout (PTO) contract. In other news, goaltender Michael DiPietro was placed on waivers. Meanwhile, Jakub Zboril is making progress with his recovery from his injury. Lastly, with Chiasson being released, could that help Danton Heinen’s chances of earning a contract? Let’s discuss all of this in today’s (Oct. 2) Bruins News & Rumors column.
3 Bruins Facing a Prove-It 2023-24
October 2, 2023 by Scott Roche
Last season, in setting the NHL record for wins and points in a regular season, Boston got several big seasons and in some cases, career-high seasons from a number of players. There are some players who had a strong season in 2022-23 that need to prove that it was not a one-year fluke. Here are three Bruins who are facing a “prove-it’’ season in 2023-24.
Did the Bruins Lose the Kessel Deal?
September 30, 2023 by Jeremy King
Public opinion of the Phil Kessel trade has swung back and forth dramatically over the years. Dealing a 22-year-old potential superstar, fresh off of a 36-goal season, initially received a lukewarm reception. Faced with a trade request, and staring down a potential cap crunch, Boston Bruins’ general manager (GM) Peter Chiarelli made the controversial yet necessary decision to move Kessel to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
As details of the new contract were announced, the perception of the deal in Boston began to shift in a positive direction. Along with the cap savings was the tremendous return Chiarelli was able to squeeze from Toronto GM Brian Burke. This is where the saga known as the Phil Kessel trade tree began.