Patrice Bergeron has reportedly decided to return to the Boston Bruins, likely on a one-year deal, per Joe McDonald of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. This would answer the biggest offseason question for the team as the future of their captain was very much up in the air prior to this report. This would bring
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Bergeron, Malkin, Gaudreau, and Forsberg Fill The Headlines BUT… Chris Johnston of NorthStarBets.com: Again, Johnny Gaudreau has been talked about over and over from the Calgary Flames. No one knows yet if he will test the market. One thing is certain, he is likely to get a deal north of $10 million AAV. The only
Kevin Fiala and the Minnesota Wild Again Michael Russo and Harman Dayal of The Athletic: Now, Kevin Fiala will command a high price but what about his suitors? Fiala had racked up 48 points in 33 games and that included 24 in his final 13 contests. The forward priced himself out of Minnesota’s plans. The
An extension coming for Sweeney Joe Haggerty: Boston Bruins GM Don Sweeney doesn’t have a contract extension in place just yet but expects that it will be resolved “in very short order” Conor Ryan: Bruins president Cam Neely said that they started talking to Sweeney about an extension right after the trade deadline. On a
Patrice Bergeron Speculation Begins Now Jimmy Murphy of Boston Hockey NOW: Boston’s burning question is will Patrice Bergeron retire? It is not a secret that Brad Marchand is more than just concerned that Bergeron will retire. He has already said it as much several times. “That’s why this one probably hurts more, the unknown for
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, what’s next for the Toronto Maple Leafs after a disappointing Game 7 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning? Some insiders think there should be a change. Others aren’t so sure. Meanwhile, what comes next for the Boston Bruins after they lost to the Carolina Hurricanes. Is Patrice Bergeron staying? Will
After losing Game 5 to the Carolina Hurricanes, 5-1, Tuesday night, the Boston Bruins return home to the TD Garden facing elimination in Game 6 Thursday night. In the first five games, the Bruins have dropped all three on the road, while gutting out wins in Games 3 and 4 in Boston last weekend. If
Keys to the offseason for the Chicago Blackhawks Kristen Shilton and Greg Wyshynski of ESPN: Looking at the keys to the offseason for the Chicago Blackhawks. Projected 2022-23 cap space: $24,741,667 2022 draft picks: 2nd, 2nd (MIN), 3rd (VGK), 3rd (EDM), 3rd (TOR), 6th, 6th (CBJ), 7th They’ll need a top to bottom assessment of who is
Is it one more year or retirement for Patrice Bergeron? Interest from the Canadiens? Jimmy Murphy of Boston Hockey Now: Boston Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron is a pending UFA. He will likely either sign a one-year deal with the Bruins or retire. There is a slight chance that tests the free agent market. Sources have
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Vancouver Canucks are still finding it difficult to know what to do about Brock Boeser’s next deal. Could the Montreal Canadiens show interest in Pierre-Luc Dubois if he becomes available? The Toronto Maple Leafs are going to play Jake Muzzin before the playoffs and Alex DeBrincat talks about his
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there are updates on talks between the Pittsburgh Penguins, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang, plus news on negotiations between the Boston Bruins and Patrice Bergeon. The Vancouver Canucks will need to make a difficult decision when it comes to Brock Boeser and the Montreal Canadiens, along with the rest of
It’s usually the Colorado Avalanche handing out dominant beatdowns this season. The Boston Bruins turned the tables against the team with the NHL’s best record on Monday. The Bruins dominated every facet of the game, crushing the Avalanche 5-1. Four different players had multi-point games, and the Bruins outshot the Avalanche 45-29 to end Colorado’s
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The Boston Bruins have officially hit the 20-game mark in a week that was filled with news stories surrounding the team. There has been a lot to unpack for fans this past week and I definitely recommend giving Scott Roche’s Bruins Weekly a read. Related: Bruins Weekly: Injuries, Cassidy, Providence & More It may feel
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Seattle Kraken might be getting good news when it comes to one of their key expansion draft selections, while the Chicago Blackhawks are watching closely the injury situation for one of their stars. There is talk about a couple of pending 2022 NHL unrestricted free agents and the Toronto
Some of the National Hockey League’s best talent has always been at center. The position is expected to play a defensively responsible game while also being the primary generator of offense. Some believe that having an elite top line center is the single most important element a team needs to win a Stanley Cup. The
In this week’s edition of Boston Bruins Weekly, the top-six forwards are heating up and keying their winning streak, two third-line forwards continue to struggle, the Bruins penalty kill has nearly a perfect week, and more. Top-Six Forwards Heating Up When the Bruins acquired Taylor Hall from the Buffalo Sabres on April 11, the hope
The 2020-21 NHL season is right around the corner, with opening night kicking off on Jan. 13 and the long-anticipated wait finally being over for hockey fans. With training camp starting up this week as teams are preparing for the grueling season, the Boston Bruins will have to overcome some challenges this season if they