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‘What Chaos!’ allows Pete Blackburn and DJ Bean to ‘be weird’ about the NHL
Bruins This opportunity — the chance to do a hockey show the way they want, with an emphasis on humor and personalities — is one they have discussed for a long time. DJ Bean (left) and Pete Blackburn host “What Chaos!” on AllCity Network. By Chad Finn, The Boston Globe November 4, 2023 | 11:34 […]
Bruins’ top prospect Mason Lohrei set to make his NHL debut on Thursday against Toronto
Bruins “We think he’s ready for this league and we think that he’s gonna play well in this league.” Mason Lohrei is expected to make his NHL debut on Thursday against Toronto. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Just a day after 19-year-old Matthew Poitras earned a full-time spot up in Boston, another top Bruins prospect is poised […]
Bruins rookie Matt Poitras will remain on NHL roster for 2023-24 season
Bruins “He just belongs.” Matt Poitras isn’t going anywhere up in the NHL ranks. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) Matt Poitras is sticking around in Boston. Speaking on Tuesday morning, Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery announced that the 19-year-old forward is staying up with the NHL roster for the remainder of the 2023-24 season. “I […]
For Bruins to be at their best, Matt Poitras needs to stay in NHL ranks
Bruins “He’s a hockey player. He competes. He believes in himself.” Matt Poitras scored two goals during Boston’s win over the Ducks on Sunday. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun) COMMENTARY Matt Poitras defied the odds last month, going from a roster-bubble candidate destined for another stint in junior hockey to a fixture in Boston’s lineup. But breaking […]
Watch: Bruins rookie Matt Poitras scores his first two NHL goals to lift Boston to win over Ducks
Bruins Matt Poitras scored both of his goals in a span of 3:49 in the third period. Matthew Poitras has now scored three points in his first five games in the NHL. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun) Matthew Poitras finally lit the lamp. Not only did the 19-year-old Bruins rookie center score his first career NHL goal […]
What Bruins legends said about Brad Marchand’s captaincy, Matthew Poitras’ path to NHL
Bruins “I think the potential is unlimited.” The Bruins honored several legends during Wednesday’s season opener at TD Garden. AP Photo/Charles Krupa The Bruins opened their centennial season on Wednesday with a tribute to the many legends of yesteryear who wove themselves into the fabric of an Original Six franchise. But amid the musings on […]
3 reasons for optimism and concern for the Bruins in the 2023-24 NHL season
Bruins Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci are gone, but there are reasons to have hope (and concern) for the Bruins this upcoming season, which starts Wednesday. The Bruins’ goalie strong goalie tandem from last season is back, which is one reason to be excited about the team this upcoming season. The Bruins begin their Centennial season as […]
NHL issues updated theme night guidance, which includes a ban on players using Pride tape on the ice
NHL The NHL decided in June not to allow teams to wear any theme jerseys for warmups after a handful of players opted out of those situations during Pride night last season. FILE – Florida Panthers goaltender Alex Lyon (34) warms up while celebrating Pride Night with a colorful hockey stick before playing the Toronto […]
Bruins takeaways: Matthew Poitras stamps NHL roster spot as preseason wraps
Bruins Matthew Poitras closed out the preseason with five points in five games. Matthew Poitras seems like a lock for a roster spot with the Bruins. Frank Franklin II / AP The Bruins closed out their preseason slate on Thursday night with a 3-1 win over the Rangers in New York. It was a sluggish […]
Bruins takeaways: Matthew Poitras might have earned a spot on NHL roster
Bruins Matthew Poitras, Johnny Beecher, and Mason Lohrei all impressed Tuesday night at TD Garden. Matthew Poitras now has four points in four preseason games with the Bruins. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) In what stood as their final preseason contest on home ice, the Bruins ultimately came up short against the Washington Capitals in overtime — […]