Are Bergeron and Krejci Mutually Exclusive in Boston? Kirk Vance | September 30, 2015 When Don Sweeney took over as general manager of the Boston Bruins, one of his most daunting tasks was rescuing the franchise from their salary cap issues. With the summer…
Early Injury Spells the Beginning of the End for Dennis Seidenberg Kirk Vance | September 26, 2015 After suffering a season ending injury two seasons ago, Dennis Seidenberg was greeted by the greatest of expectations upon his return to the Bruins lineup last year. Seidenberg’s inability to…
Pre-Preseason Predictions for Boston’s New Line Combinations Kirk Vance | August 31, 2015 We are just a few weeks away from training camp and the Bruins appear to have their forward group in order. The major question remaining is how the lines shake…
Don Sweeney’s Split Decision on the Blue Line Kirk Vance | August 31, 2015 We are now a few months into the Don Sweeney era in Boston and the former defenseman has certainly made his mark on the team. He acted quickly and decisively…
Don Sweeney’s Solution to Boston’s Cap Situation Kirk Vance | July 31, 2015 In the first few years of Peter Chiarelli’s tenure in Boston, the organization experienced its worst draft drought in a long time. Fortunately for the Bruins, Chiarelli was able to…
Zac Rinaldo: Boston’s Odd Man Out Kirk Vance | July 29, 2015 When the Bruins traded a 2017 third round pick to Philadelphia for winger Zac Rinaldo, general manager Don Sweeney was already under heavy fire from the media and the fan…
Dougie Hamilton: The Seguin Trade Part 2? Kirk Vance | June 30, 2015 Two summers ago, the Bruins traded away Tyler Seguin. Hours before the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, the Bruins traded away Dougie Hamilton, another young star in the making. The parallels…
Now is the Time for Boston to Move Up in the Draft Kirk Vance | June 1, 2015 We are just a month away from the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, but speculation season is already well under way, complete with all of the mock drafts hockey fans can…
Don Sweeney Faces an Uphill Battle as Boston’s New GM Kirk Vance | May 30, 2015 Peter Chiarelli might have been pushed out of town, but the issues facing the organization didn’t leave with him. The team’s new General Manager, Don Sweeney, has his work cut…
Final Grades for the Boston Bruins: The Goalies Kirk Vance | May 26, 2015 Part 1 | Part 2 The 2014-2015 season did not go as planned for the Boston Bruins. Stanley Cup aspirations quickly turned to playoff desperation, with an extended summer vacation…
Final Grades for the Boston Bruins: The Defensemen Kirk Vance | April 30, 2015 Part 1 | Part 3 The 2014-2015 Boston Bruins were a disappointment. After such a promising run the year before, the team experienced regression across the board. While the loss…
Final Grades for the Boston Bruins: The Forwards Kirk Vance | April 29, 2015 Part 2 | Part 3 The 2014-2015 Boston Bruins failed to live up to their potential. A year after winning the President’s Trophy and making it to Game 7 of…
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