THW’s Power Rankings: Week 5
Another week has come to a close, leaving us with a new team atop our power rankings. Just as the fight for the top spot is heating up, so too…
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THW Power Rankings for Nov. 3rd
This week, the NHL said goodbye to the last winless team, as Carolina joined the party with two straight wins, including a victory over the reigning Stanley Cup Champs. As…
Top 5 Prospects: Boston Bruins
Despite the well-documented drafting struggles of the Boston Bruins, the organization has been able to put together a decent farm system. Trades have had a major impact on the system,…
Boston Bruins Host Coaching Symposium with Eye Towards the Future
Last Saturday morning, amateur hockey coaches from all over New England gathered at Boston’s TD Garden for the fourth annual Boston Bruins’ Coaching Symposium. Guests had the opportunity to hear…
5 Players Who Will Exceed Expectations for the Boston Bruins
The wait is over, the regular season is here. The Bruins enter the season with the greatest expectations, despite a number of unanswered questions. Can the Bruins replace Jarome Iginla’s…
Relax, Trading Johnny Boychuk Was the Right Move
The writing has been on the wall for months now. The Bruins had too many defensemen on their roster. The only question was which of Boston’s defensemen would be traded.…
Campbell or Kelly: Who Would You Keep?
As the Bruins approach the end of the preseason schedule, Peter Chiarelli and his staff will be tasked with making some very difficult roster decisions. All summer we have heard…
David Krejci’s New Long-Term Deal, Good News for the Bruins?
Last Thursday, the Bruins announced that they had signed David Krejci to a six-year, $43 million contract extension to keep the team’s top center in town through the 2020-2021 season.…
Peter Chiarelli Leaving No Stone Unturned
Following a disappointing end to their 2014 playoff run, the Bruins entered the summer with a number of questions to answer. Facing a cap crunch, a number of key players…
Could the Bruins’ Loss Be Loui Eriksson’s Gain?
Loui Eriksson’s first season in Boston did not go according to plan. At the beginning of the season, he struggled to develop chemistry with his new linemates Patrice Bergeron and…
Brad Marchand: Trade Bait or Building Block?
Brad Marchand has established himself as a fan favorite in Boston over the last four years, anchoring down the left wing position on one of the best two-way lines in…
Five Soon-To-Be Former Boston Bruins: The Playoff Aftermath
After being knocked out of the playoffs by their archrivals, Peter Chiarelli and the Boston Bruins will need to re-group and begin preparations for the 2014-2015 season. Despite winning the…