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What does Justin Brazeau’s injury mean for the Bruins’ bottom six?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

What does Justin Brazeau’s injury mean for the Bruins’ bottom six?

New York Times  

Justin Brazeau had made the most of his unexpected opportunity. Brazeau’s rate of 1.42 goals per 60 minutes of all-situations play was second-highest on the team after David Pastrnak, per Natural Stat Trick. Brazeau’s injury leaves the Bruins with two bottom-six openings heading into the playoffs: No. Lauko, a healthy scratch against the Predators, could replace Brazeau on the fourth …

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Why Bruins prospect Anthony Richard could be in the playoff mix
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Bruins prospect Anthony Richard could be in the playoff mix

New York Times  

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — On Feb. 26, Anthony Richard played 10:25 in the Boston Bruins’ 4-3 shootout loss to the Seattle Kraken. So before the Bruins’ Feb. 29 home game against the Vegas Golden Knights, general manager Don Sweeney gave Richard news no player enjoys receiving: He was going back to the AHL. “It’s always a little sour taste when you’re …

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Andrew Peeke or Kevin Shattenkirk? Bruins’ battles for playoff shifts
9 months, 1 week ago

Andrew Peeke or Kevin Shattenkirk? Bruins’ battles for playoff shifts

New York Times  

BOSTON — For the Boston Bruins, wins are secondary in the final month of the regular season. Saturday’s 6-5 win over the Philadelphia Flyers was a critical test for three of the players under evaluation for the final spots: Andrew Peeke, Johnny Beecher and Parker Wotherspoon. 3 right-side defenseman Saturday was Peeke’s second game as a Bruin since arriving from …

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How Bruins’ Justin Brazeau took Jakub Lauko’s job
9 months, 4 weeks ago

How Bruins’ Justin Brazeau took Jakub Lauko’s job

New York Times  

VANCOUVER — Justin Brazeau is short on NHL pedigree. “He’s always in the right spot,” coach Jim Montgomery said after the Bruins’ 3-2 overtime loss to the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday. There’s a lot to like about his game.” The pass to which Montgomery was referring was a second-period dish to Jesper Boqvist, Brazeau’s former Providence Bruins linemate. Assistant coach …

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Bruins’ Jakub Lauko: Keeper for depth and energy? Or trade asset?
10 months, 1 week ago

Bruins’ Jakub Lauko: Keeper for depth and energy? Or trade asset?

New York Times  

— The Boston Bruins like a lot of things about Jakub Lauko. Asked if Lauko could draw interest on the trade market, one hockey operations executive, granted anonymity to comment about an opposing player, said, “He could. There’s a lot of players like him.” Jakub Lauko has six points in 39 games this season but has a lot of attractive …

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Bruins lose in OT as Jake DeBrusk whiffs, Linus Ullmark stands tall, defense leaks
1 year ago

Bruins lose in OT as Jake DeBrusk whiffs, Linus Ullmark stands tall, defense leaks

New York Times  

BOSTON — The Boston Bruins banked one point against the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday. The captain scored following extended crease craziness around Marc-Andre Fleury, who had lost his battle ax and was playing with Connor Dewar’s stick. “Got to get that on net,” Montgomery said of DeBrusk’s attempt. Then after Brock Faber’s point shot hit traffic, Ryan Hartman had enough …

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After Adam Johnson’s death, will ‘stubborn’ NHL players embrace neck-protective gear?
1 year, 1 month ago

After Adam Johnson’s death, will ‘stubborn’ NHL players embrace neck-protective gear?

New York Times  

A little more than a year ago, T.J. Oshie read a story about a young boy who was cut in the neck by a skate blade during a youth hockey game. “It’s not a cool look having neck guards on,” Oshie said. GO DEEPER Shocked by Adam Johnson's death, former Penguins teammates remember 'a great young man' “It’s unfortunate,” Blackhawks …

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From NHL longshot to a roster spot: How Bruins’ Jakub Lauko came out of nowhere to win a job
1 year, 3 months ago

From NHL longshot to a roster spot: How Bruins’ Jakub Lauko came out of nowhere to win a job

New York Times  

— Last year, nobody expected Jakub Lauko to make what would be the winningest regular-season team in NHL history. “I was like, ‘S—, there’s no spot,'” Lauko says now. “I don’t know if it’s for me,” Lauko recalls thinking of the NHL. “It was like, ‘Yeah, nobody’s expecting anything,'” Lauko says. I can hit people.’ I felt really good about …

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Jeremy Swayman injured as Bruins rally in overtime to beat Penguins
2 years, 1 month ago

Jeremy Swayman injured as Bruins rally in overtime to beat Penguins

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — After the Bruins’ come-from-behind 6-5 overtime win over the Penguins on Tuesday, Jeremy Swayman stood in the hallway outside the PPG Paints Arena visitors’ room, talking on his phone. The guy’s tough as nails.” That Swayman was standing on both feet contrasted with how he left the game. Looks like Bergeron’s skate hit Sway’s left leg mid split …

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Bruins’ David Pastrnak ‘has no ceiling’ and more opening-night observations
2 years, 2 months ago

Bruins’ David Pastrnak ‘has no ceiling’ and more opening-night observations

New York Times  

WASHINGTON — In some ways, David Krejci feels like he never left the Bruins. “It’s obviously confidence, joy for me,” Pastrnak said. Going back home with two points, which is huge.” Lauko makes an impression It wasn’t just an NHL debut for Jakub Lauko. “When Monty said I was going to go, I was like, ‘OK, this is going to …

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What I’m hearing about four Bruins prospects who could be used in a trade
3 years, 8 months ago

What I’m hearing about four Bruins prospects who could be used in a trade

New York Times  

The Boston Bruins have urgent needs. “Nibbles at the edges,” wrote one NHL source when asked how general manager Don Sweeney would approach Monday’s trade deadline. Consider the sticky situations surrounding four of his top pieces: • The 2021 first-round pick, which would put the GM in multiple trade conversations, is an asset he is wary of ceding. • Urho …

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