Bruins/Blackhawks Notes: Vatrano, Hinostroza, Makarov, AHL
2016/08/bruinsblackhawks-vatrano-hinostroza.htmlWith the historically defensive-minded "Big Bad Bruins" now in a state of disrepair on defense, NBC Sport's Pro Hockey Talk points out that this is an "offense-first team" that needs to outscore its opponents to win games until the defense can be rebuilt. … Given the Blackhawks tight cap space and need for scoring depth, it seems likely that one if not both of the dynamic duo crack the lineup for significant portions of the upcoming season.
Retained Salary in 2016-17: Atlantic Division
2016/08/retained-atlantic-division.htmlDennis Seidenberg ($1.167MM cap hit in 2016-17, 2018-19, 2019-20; $2.167MM in 2017-18): While his buyout this summer came as a shock to Seidenberg, it did not surprise many Bruins fans, who have watched the big German blue liner's play slip over the past few seasons. … It was more or less a salary dump for the Red Wings, who had been trying to move the depth defenseman for some time.
Snapshots: Islanders, Benning
2016/08/snapshots-islanders-benning.htmlMatthew Benning was the Bruins' sixth round pick in 2012. … Related: Islanders' depth chart
The Post-Vesey Free Agent Market
2016/08/vesey-agent-market.htmlLuckily for teams like the Bruins and Maple Leafs, missing out on Jimmy Vesey isn't the end of the world when you consider the young talent they already have in the system. … For teams that were looking at Vesey as just a depth player for 2016-17, veterans like Alex Tanguay, Brad Boyes, and David Legwand remain available, and all three have enough in the tank to contribute next season.
Myth or Reality: Boston Boys Don’t Want To Play For Bruins
2016/08/reality-boston-bruins.htmlYou hear it every summer: some free agent with roots in Boston is surely going to sign with the Bruins. … However, he spurned the Bruins for a Rangers team who many believe has seen their Stanley Cup window come and go, and who additionally have plenty of depth on the left side, including the younger Hayes, Rick Nash, (Boston native) Chris Kreider, and JT Miller.
Vesey Update: Harvard’s Ted Donato On ESPN Radio
2016/08/update-harvards-donato.htmlAs a New England station, the pair then predictably analyzed the prospect of Vesey on the Boston Bruins. … They also described the Bruins as a poor fit for Vesey compared to rest of the field, as they could not guarantee him success and playoff experience due to their poor defensive depth, nor could they guarantee him a top six role, with Brad Marchand, Matt Beleskey, and Frank Vatrano in the fold and Julien's penchant for being tough on young players.
Vesey Updates: 8/16/2016
2016/08/vesey-updates-8162015.html12:32pm: The Boston Bruins are set up to make the final pitch to Vesey, according to Joe Haggerty of CSNNE.com. … Ansar Kan of MLive reports that the Wings did indeed make a pitch to Vesey's camp, focusing on the team's depth and potential playing time, but according to assistant general manager Ryan Martin, the club was told that Vesey "preferred to play closer to home." This news might potentially impact the Blackhawks odds of landing the coveted forward since Chicago also is not geographically close to Vesey's hometown of Boston.
The Jimmy Vesey Sweepstakes Begin
2016/08/jimmy-vesey-sweepstakes.htmlInstead, his game stagnated and he was ultimately booed out of town; he was traded to Pittsburgh where he was slotted as a bottom pairing/ depth defenseman.
Off-Season To Date: Atlantic Division
2016/08/season-atlantic-division.htmlNotes: The Bruins lost a lot of depth this off-season, but should survive. … The team is going to look very different without Pavel Datsyuk, and GM Ken Holland hopes he can continiue using veteran depth to make up for aging and retiring legends.
Latest On Jimmy Vesey
2016/08/latest-on-jimmy-vesey.htmlI think he’d love for the Bruins to be one of those teams. … We’ve looked at depth charts with some teams and talked about them.
Roster Crunch: Atlantic Division
2016/08/roster-atlantic-division.htmlBoston Bruins - Didn't Joe Morrow and Colin Miller do enough to lock up their spots on the bottom pairing last season? Apparently not, as the team brought back John-Michael Liles for $2MM despite his advanced age. … But, he did it, and it has let him spend some of the savings to build considerable depth for his hockey club.
Remaining Buyers And The Off-Season Salary Cap Landscape
2016/07/remaining-buyers-landscape.htmlThe Boston Bruins, considered the top suitor for Vesey's talents, are also below the median line and appear to be waiting to make any further moves until the Vesey decision is made. … The Columbus Blue Jackets could be in the market for added depth, even after their reported signing of Sam Gagner is made official.
Snapshots: NHLPA, Boston’s Prospects, Murphy
2016/07/snapshots-bostons-prospects.htmlHaggerty reports that Fitzgerald, coming off a 47 point (27-20) campaign in 2015-16, seems to be saying the right things in terms of joining the Bruins upon graduation. … Arizona Coyotes Depth Chart
Snapshots: Marchand, Kreider, Monahan, Gaudreau
2016/07/snapshots-marchand-gaudreau.htmlJoe Haggerty reports that the Bruins and forward Brad Marchand are inching closer to a deal and that all signs point to something getting done sooner rather than later. … New York Rangers Depth Chart
Di Pauli To Test Free Agency
2016/07/pauli-test-agency.htmlHe did start to find his offensive game in his senior year though, scoring 32 points in 37 games playing alongside highly-touted Bruins prospect Anders Bjork. … Similarly, Di Pauli may not be ready to adjust from the NCAA to the NHL right away, but his solid two-way game, hockey sense, and hard-working attitude will be attractive to many teams lacking energy line depth or face-off ability down the middle.
To Retire Or Not To Retire (Part Two)
2016/07/retire-not-part-two.htmlThe former Bruins defensive stalwart, who turned 35 this week, has struggled the past couple seasons. … No one wants to retire while they still believe that they have gas in the tank and can help a team throughout the 82-game season, whether that be a contender in need of depth or a rebuild in need of leadership.
Latest On The Bruins
2016/07/latest-on-the-bruins.htmlAlso in Conroy’s piece, the Bruins will name their new AHL head coach next week. … Within the span of just over a year, Boston has dramatically revamped and improved their prospect depth on the back end, writes WEEI’s DJ Bean.
2016-17 NHL Rosters, Depth Charts
2016/07/rosters-depth-charts.htmlBoston Bruins… This past June, Trade Rumors announced the acquisition of Roster Resource, which adds another level of depth to Pro Hockey Rumors' reporting.
Atlantic Notes: Subban, Canadiens, Panthers
2016/07/atlantic-canadiens-panthers.htmlSubban spent most of last season with the Bruins’ AHL affiliate in Providence, posting a 14-8-5 record in 27 appearances with a 2.46 GAA and a .911 SV%. … Here’s a look at the Panthers’ depth chart, courtesy of Roster Resource.
Free Agent Profile: Luke Schenn
2016/07/agent-profile-schenn.htmlThe Boston Bruins, for one, only have two right-handed defensemen signed to NHL contracts, and have the sort of puck-skilled left-hand shots that Schenn has seen success with, including former teammate John-Michael Liles. … Given how much of the cap space throughout the league has already been spent, it's hard to imagine him signing for much more than $1MM for one year in an effort to rebuild his value, or provide depth to a contending team.
Atlantic Notes: Nylander, Ceci, Bruins Prospects
2016/07/atlantic-nylander-prospects.htmlCSNNE.com's Joe Haggerty lists a few of the prospects at development camp who are expected to challenge for regular roles for the Boston Bruins in 2016-2017. … Specifically, with the team in need of blueline depth, Brandon Carlo and Matt Grzelcyk, will be given a chance to make the team out of training camp.
Atlantic Notes: Boston’s Defense, Red Wings, AHL Affiliates
2016/07/atlantic-defense-affiliates.htmlWhile it’s no secret that the Bruins could use some help on the blueline, CSN’s Joe Haggerty suggests that the help may be coming later rather than sooner in the form of a midseason trade instead of an offseason addition. … The Bruins lost Zach Trotman to Los Angeles in free agency while buying out Dennis Seidenberg, thinning their depth on the back end accordingly.
Blues Sign Landon Ferraro
2016/07/blues-landon-ferraro.htmlIn his first full NHL season last year, Ferraro recorded five goals and five assists while playing for the Detroit Red Wings and Boston Bruins. … For the Blues, Ferraro comes as an affordable addition to their forward depth and a player that brings energy and hockey sense to the ice every night that he plays.
PHR’s Top 50 NHL Unrestricted Free Agents
2016/06/phrs-top-50-nhl-unrestricted-free-agents.htmlLoui Eriksson - Bruins - 5 years, $27.5MM. … He may try to catch on to a contending team in a similar spot on the depth chart as last year or on a younger squad where he could play more minutes than he has in recent years.