Summer Synopsis: New Jersey Devils
2023/09/summer-synopsis-new-jersey-devils.htmlHe centered the fourth line of a record-setting Boston Bruins team, and plays a reliable, consistent two-way game. … That being said, even though Miller isn't the same defenseman anymore that scored 41 points as a member of the Vegas Golden Knights, he can still capably endure regular NHL minutes and he'll provide depth to the right side of the Devils' blueline.
Boston Bruins Sign Danton Heinen To PTO
2023/09/boston-bruins-sign-danton-heinen-to-pto.htmlIn a press release from the team, the Boston Bruins have announced they have signed forward Danton Heinen to a professional tryout during training camp. … Even though the team did capture the President's Trophy last season after the greatest regular season in league history, after the offseason they had this year, the Bruins could certainly stand to gain some more forward depth.
Summer Synopsis: Los Angeles Kings
2023/09/summer-synopsis-los-angeles-kings.htmlBoth players are extended until at least the 2025-26 NHL season, but at 33 and 36 years old respectively, the Kings cannot afford a situation similar to what the Boston Bruins have had this summer. … They were able to iron out their depth at all positions, bringing back Lewis as well as bringing in Englund to beef up the bottom pairing of their defensive core.
Snapshots: Calder Trophy, Ullmark, Fritz
2023/09/snapshots-calder-trophy-ullmark-fritz.htmlTy Anderson, a reporter for Boston radio show 98.5 The Sports Hub, shared that one team approached the Bruins with a, "fair, market value return" for reigning Vezina Trophy-winner Linus Ullmark. … With this deal, Fritz will remain a core piece of the Islanders depth chart, after recording 10 points in nine AHL playoff games last season.
Summer Synopsis: Florida Panthers
2023/09/summer-synopsis-florida-panthers.htmlReilly was initially a good fit with the Bruins when he was dealt to Boston mid-season in April 2021. … Reilly should be able to provide the Panthers with some depth minutes while not eating much in the way of cap space.
Summer Synopsis: Chicago Blackhawks
2023/08/summer-synopsis-chicago-blackhawks.htmlChicago weaponized their cap space this summer to acquire former first-overall pick Taylor Hall from the Boston Bruins. … While Chicago was gifted the centerpiece of their franchise moving forward, they will still need to insulate him and provide depth around him in order to win, but they have the hardest thing to acquire already in place.
Notable Former NHLers Playing In The SHL Next Year
2023/08/notable-former-nhlers-playing-in-the-shl-next-year.htmlStralman is returning home to Sweden after spending last season in the Boston Bruins organization. … The most NHL-seasoned forward on this list, Paajarvi will play a depth role in helping Timra avoid relegation to the Allsvenskan for a third straight season after getting promoted in 2021.
Summer Synopsis: Boston Bruins
2023/08/summer-synopsis-boston-bruins.htmlNot surprisingly, with the Bruins being a buyer for several years in a row, they didn’t have a lot to work with here. … The 24-year-old did get into 35 games with the Blackhawks last season but had been passed over by a few players on their depth chart, making him expendable.
Boston Bruins Sign Alex Chiasson To PTO
2023/08/boston-bruins-sign-alex-chiasson-to-pto.htmlThe Boston Bruins have signed forward Alex Chiasson to a professional tryout agreement, per a team announcement. … Overall, the 32-year-old now has over 650 games of NHL experience across stints with seven teams, including a Stanley Cup win in a depth role with the Washington Capitals in 2018.
Multiple Teams Showing Interest In Patrick Kane
2023/08/multiple-teams-showing-interest-in-patrick-kane.htmlPagnotta also mentioned the Boston Bruins as a potential suitor but to a lesser degree. … Colorado projects to have four new faces in their middle six next season (Ross Colton, Jonathan Drouin, Ryan Johansen, and Miles Wood), but their scoring depth remains rather thin.
PHR Mailbag: Goaltending, Surprise Impact Player, Dubois, Central, Stars, Cristall
2023/08/phr-mailbag-goaltending-surprise-impact-player-dubois-central-stars-cristall.htmlDue to the retirements of Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci, the Bruins don’t exactly have great depth down the middle. … Their offensive depth is better than it might seem at first glance and they have one of the better defense groups still.
Minor Transactions: 08/17/23
2023/08/minor-transactions-08-17-23.htmlFormer Boston Bruins and Minnesota Wild goaltender Niklas Svedberg signed a one-year contract with HC Bolzano of the ICEHL today, per a team release. … The AHL's Springfield Thunderbirds took a large step toward filling out their depth for next season, bringing back forwards Mitchell Hoelscher, Steven Jandric and defenseman Austin Osmanski on one-year deals, per a team post on X.
Detroit Red Wings Acquire Jeff Petry
2023/08/detroit-red-wings-acquire-jeff-petry.htmlCapFriendly reports Montreal will receive the later of Detroit's or the Boston Bruins' 2025 fourth-round picks, both of which Detroit currently owns. … Aside from their top pairing of Seider and Jake Walman, Detroit's depth defense was quite weak last season when it came to controlling possession.
Minor Transactions: 08/14/23
2023/08/minor-transactions-08-14-23.htmlThe son of long-time NHL forward Doug Brown and the brother of Boston Bruins center Patrick Brown, the 27-year-old has secured his first AHL contract since 2019-20 after spending the last three seasons primarily in the ECHL with the Jacksonville Icemen. … The Buffalo Sabres' minor-league affiliate added some forward depth today as the Rochester Americans signed center Christopher Brown to a minor-league deal.
Jets Notes: Hellebuyck, Scheifele, Stanley, Chisholm
2023/08/jets-notes-hellebuyck-scheifele-stanley-chisholm.htmlSpeculatively, Wiebe threw some cold water on the idea of trading first-line center Mark Scheifele to the Boston Bruins, citing Boston's tight salary cap picture and the uncertainty surrounding Hellebuyck as reasons why. … As he notes, it'll be a tough fit for Stanley to get consistent NHL time with Winnipeg next season after Dylan Samberg surpassed him on the depth chart last year.
Extension Candidate: William Nylander
2023/08/extension-candidate-william-nylander.htmlDavid Pastrnak (Boston) – signed an eight-year, $90MM contract extension ($11.25MM AAV) with the Bruins amidst a 2022-23 season that saw him finish with a career-high 61 goals and 113 points, becoming the first 60-goal scorer not to win the league's goal-scoring title since Jaromir Jagr in 1995-96. … After back-to-back 80-plus point years, he's cemented his status as a first-line caliber winger stuck at second on his team's depth chart behind Mitch Marner.
PHR Mailbag: Bruins, Sharks, Flames, Fedotov, Blue Jackets
2023/08/phr-mailbag-bruins-sharks-flames-fedotov-blue-jackets.htmlSkidRowe: How will the Bruins fare this year? The reigning Presidents Trophy winners are returning with virtually the same defense and goaltending as last year but lost almost a third of their offense due to the departures of Bergeron, Krejci, Hall, Bertuzzi, etc. … I think this could be the year Buffalo puts it together long enough to squeak in and with the depth in the Metropolitan Division, the Atlantic isn’t getting both Wild Card spots.
Five Key Stories: 7/31/23 – 8/6/23
2023/08/five-key-stories-7-31-23-8-6-23.htmlMeanwhile, the Bruins and Jeremy Swayman weren’t able to come to terms before the hearing. … Anaheim’s center depth is in great shape with Trevor Zegras, Mason McTavish, and second-overall pick Leo Carlsson and now their top winger will be playing with one of those three youngsters for years to come.
Looking At The Buffalo Sabres’ Defense Crunch
2023/08/looking-at-the-buffalo-sabres-defense-crunch.htmlWith that said, Jokiharju did play over 20 minutes a night – something Clifton hasn't done to date with the Bruins, and there's no guarantee he'll be able to replicate his strong play from last year with increased responsibility. … Those two signings make sense, as the team has struggled with their defense depth for some time.
Free Agent Profile: Jaroslav Halak
2023/08/free-agent-profile-jaroslav-halak.htmlUnderstanding that his days as a starter were likely ending, Halak signed a two-year deal with the Boston Bruins to back-up Tuukka Rask. … Louis Blues are two teams who have a need for depth in net.
Minor Transactions: 08/02/23
2023/08/minor-transactions-08-02-23.htmlFormer Arizona Coyotes and Boston Bruins defense prospect Mitchell Miller is continuing his hockey career, but as expected, it's not in North America. … The AHL's Coachella Valley Firebirds have added some depth, signing 26-year-old Jacob Hayhurst to a one-year AHL contract.
Examining The Boston Bruins Salary Cap Situation
2023/08/examining-the-boston-bruins-salary-cap-situation.htmlEarlier today, an independent arbitrator settled the contract for goaltender Jeremy Swayman and the Boston Bruins, awarding the young goaltender a one-year, $3.475MM contract for the 2023-24 NHL season. … This notion has already been backed up by recent reporting, given that General Manager Cam Neely has already mentioned the team would be looking to bolster their center depth after legendary center Patrice Bergeron announced his retirement and a similar outcome is expected for center David Krejci.
Jeremy Swayman Contract Settled Via Arbitration
2023/08/jeremy-swayman-contract-settled-via-arbitration.htmlBoston Bruins netminder Jeremy Swayman has been awarded a $3.475MM one-year contract in arbitration, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. … Although Brandon Bussi is waiting in the wings playing for the AHL's Providence Bruins and could be ready to handle backup duty, Ullmark does have a history of injuries earlier in his career and the safety Swayman provides to the Bruins' goaltending depth is legitimately valuable.
Carl Söderberg Announces Retirement
2023/08/carl-soderberg-announces-retirement.htmlAt that point he was 27 and decided he would try his luck in the NHL, signing a deal with the Boston Bruins. … After a 2020-21 season spent largely in depth roles for the Chicago Blackhawks and Avalanche, Soderberg returned to where it all started, to the SHL and Malmo.
Free Agent Profile: Martin Jones
2023/07/free-agent-profile-martin-jones.htmlHe was then traded to the Boston Bruins in June 2015 as part of a package for Milan Lucic before then being shipped back West to the San Jose Sharks for a first-round pick. … That is the puzzling piece with Jones, he could be a terrific third option on a team that is desperate for goaltending depth, as proven by his presence in Seattle last season.