THW Boston Bruins Substack - Sept. 2, 2023
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In today’s edition, we have news and rumors on the latest in Boston, a look back at the Bruins wishlist for the 2023 offseason, prospects who could take the next step this season, and former Bruins looking for a new home.
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Bruins News & Rumors: DeBrusk, Zacha, Coyle & PTO Targets
August 31, 2023 by Michael DeRosa
In this latest edition of Boston Bruins News & Rumors, Jake DeBrusk discussed his pending unrestricted free agent (UFA) status and what he is hoping for. In other news, Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery shared his thoughts on Pavel Zacha and Charlie Coyle being the team’s two top centers this season. Lastly, after signing Alex Chiasson to a professional tryout (PTO) contract, who else should the Bruins consider inviting to training camp? Let’s discuss this in today’s (Aug. 31) Bruins News & Rumors column.
Revisiting 2023 Bruins Offseason Wishes
August 31, 2023 by Hannah Garfield
One of the fun things about being a sports fan is trying to anticipate what is going to happen with your favorite team. It’s obviously impossible to anticipate every move that is going to happen because, at the end of the day, athletes, front offices, and all the powers at play in the sports industry are humans just like the rest of us who are going to make their own decisions.
In my previous prediction type pieces, I usually get at least one or two things correct. As you will see below, my 2023 offseason wishes were generally off the mark.
3 Bruins Prospects Who Need to Take the Next Step in 2023-24
September 1, 2023 by Scott Roche
When the Boston Bruins brass met for the final time with the media last May following their stunning first-round loss against the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, general manager (GM) Don Sweeney spoke about wanting to inject some youth into the 2023-24 lineup. It was a good thought at the time, but after bringing in veterans in free agency, it’s going to be difficult for coach Jim Montgomery to get a lot of youth into his lineup.
Regardless of who he’s able to get into the lineup, the Bruins are going to need some of their prospects to take the next step in their development this season, whether it’s in the NHL or with the Providence Bruins in the American Hockey League (AHL). Here are three prospects that the Black and Gold need to see take the next step in 2023-24.
Former Bruins Still Looking for New Homes in 2023-24
September 1, 2023 by Michael DeRosa
It may be hard to believe, but the NHL regular season is only one month away. Although we are rapidly approaching the start of the 2023-24 season, several free agents are still available for the taking. Interestingly, many of them are former Bruins. Let’s take a look at them now.