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2023-24 Season Focus: Boston Bruins

ATLANTIC DIVISION Boston Bruins (1st) 2022-23 Record: 65-12-5 135 Pts Eliminated in First Round by Panthers Key Subtractions: Patrice Bergeron (retirement), David Krejci (retirement), Taylor Hall (traded to Blackhawks), Nick Foligno (traded to Blackhawks), Dmitry Orlov (signed with Hurricanes), Garnet … Continue reading

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Long summer nears completion, hockey on deck

It’s been a long summer. If you’re a hockey fan anyway. The off-season can feel like two parts. The first is like a bolt of lightning before a storm. That describes the beginning of free agency. In one word, chaotic. … Continue reading

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HARD HITS: Retirements of Bergeron, Krejci impact Bruins, The Metro Division continues to improve, Pens’ addition of Karlsson should make it tougher

In the dog days of summer, news isn’t as busy for hockey. However, with the recent retirements of Bruins’ legends Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci, there’s a big opportunity for some teams who missed the playoffs last season. Boston subtracted … Continue reading

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Tarasenko finally signs with the Senators, a look at the Atlantic Division

After a long wait, Vladimir Tarasenko has a new team. He agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal with the Senators yesterday. The contract includes a no-trade clause. Welcome to the Tarasenk-Show! 🤩 The #Sens have signed forward, Vladimir Tarasenko … Continue reading

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All-time Bruin Patrice Bergeron calls it a career

In the dead of summer, at least for hockey, one of the true gentlemen has called it a career. A day after blowing the candles out on his 38th birthday, all-time Bruin Patrice Bergeron announced his retirement from the NHL. … Continue reading

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July 1 FA Frenzy: Reviewing the big signings and moves around the league

On Saturday, July 1st, the NHL free agency period got underway. On Canada Day, a flurry of activity took place yesterday. It was busy. There were a lot of signings. Some players re-signed while others moved to new cities. Such … Continue reading

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Feeling A Draft: Bedard set to go to Blackhawks on Wednesday, Real fun begins afterward, Rangers pick 23rd, Bruins dump Taylor Hall to Hawks

In two days, the 2023 NHL Draft commences at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. The Predators will host the two-day event on Wednesday night and Thursday after school’s out for summer. I’m sure Alice Cooper wouldn’t mind. The biggest story remains … Continue reading

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Stanley Cup Playoffs: First Round Picks and Beyond

Tonight, it finally gets rolling. After a long 82-game schedule, the best time of year is finally here. The Stanley Cup Playoffs begin with four games on Monday. The first round gets going later. It’ll start off with the defensive … Continue reading

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Chytil’s last second goal overturned in 3-2 loss to Leafs to end regular season, Armageddon awaits

Filip Chytil nearly had another unreal Rangers moment. With over a second to go, he thought he scored the tying goal when a loose puck went in off his skate past Joseph Woll. Filip Chytil's game-tying goal with 1.2 seconds … Continue reading

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Tkachuk and Senators ruin Kane’s Broadway debut, Rangers outplayed in third, Motte leaves game with possible head injury, Tarasenko tallies again in loss

Twenty-four hours after waiting to make his Broadway debut, Patrick Kane put on the freshly minted Blueshirt with his number 88 on it. The future Hall Of Famer played in his first game as a New York Ranger. Patrick Kane … Continue reading

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