Today in Hockey History: Sept. 25 Matthew Zator | September 25, 2022 Two of the most storied franchises in NHL history were officially added to the league on this date. Plus, three key players from the most successful teams of the 1970s…
Bruins’ Next Retired Number Should Be Zdeno Chara’s Hannah Garfield | September 20, 2022 *With Zdeno Chara’s recent retirement, we are republishing this article to celebrate Chara’s career Last month, the Boston Bruins finally retired number 22 for Willie O’Ree, who 64 years ago…
Adam Oates – Undrafted, Elite Playmaker, Hall of Famer & NHL Best Scott Roche | August 27, 2022 Over the long and storied history of the NHL, some of the best playmakers have left their mark on the league. One of those players who left his mark as…
Boston Bruins 2016 Entry Draft: Where Are They Now? Scott Roche | August 8, 2022 During his tenure as Boston Bruins general manager (GM), Don Sweeney has overseen eight NHL Entry Drafts. Drafting has not been a big strong point for Sweeney, a case in…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 5 Matthew Zator | August 5, 2022 Aug. 5 is a bittersweet day in National Hockey League history. It has seen the death of one of the legendary names of the game and the birth of one…
Boston Bruins’ Top 5 Draft Picks of the Don Sweeney Era Scott Roche | July 6, 2022 After agreeing to a multi-year contract extension on June 27 to return as general manager (GM) of the Boston Bruins, Don Sweeney made his first big offseason move under his…
7 Best Rookie Seasons in Boston Bruins History THW Archives | June 9, 2022 Rookies (or “first-year players” as former captain Zdeno Chara prefers) figured to play an integral role this season for the Boston Bruins. Eschewing the big-name free agent signings of years…
Bruins That Got Away: Kris Versteeg Scott Roche | May 13, 2022 Trading away young players can be a tough decision for any general manager. The unknown at the time of the deal sometimes can be either the right decision or the…
Bruins’ 10 Best Players of the 2010s Scott Roche | April 24, 2022 There was no shortage of highs and lows in the last decade for the Boston Bruins. After becoming only the third team in NHL history to blow a 3-0 series…
Mark Recchi’s Hall-of-Fame Career Quietly Spanned 10 Teams…and 3 Stanley Cups Ryan Szporer | February 1, 2022 Hockey Hall-of-Famer Mark Recchi never met a team he didn’t like… or didn’t like him, which is all the more impressive considering he played for 10 in total. Granted that…
Boston Bruins: The Merlot Line The Hockey Writers | December 23, 2021 For most of their existence, the Boston Bruins have been known as a rough and tough team. Appropriately tagged “The Big Bad Bruins”, they brought a combination of skill and…
Bruins’ Top 3 Finnish Players of All-Time Lou Vidakis | November 20, 2021 Finnish players have a place in every hockey fan’s heart. Whether it was watching Teemu Selanne speeding down the ice or Jari Kurri helping create a dynasty in Edmonton, there…