Tag: Boston Bruins

Could The Boston Bruins Stand Pat at The Trade Deadline?

Considered a retooling franchise at the start of this season, the Boston Bruins sit second overall in the Eastern Conference. They've played themselves back into Stanley Cup contender status. With the Feb.26 NHL trade deadline less than a month away,…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Scouting ARI-DAL, BOS-STL, VAN-CHI … Sabres, Hurricanes, and Wild

Scouting the Arizona Coyotes and Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika: Scouts listed to attend last night's Coyotes - Stars game: Nashville Predators, Detroit Red Wings, Vancouver Canucks, Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals, Chicago Blackhawks, Los Angeles Kings, St. Louis Blues, Columbus…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Devils, Rangers, Senators, Penguins, and Maple Leafs

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that defenseman Charlie McAvoy has been cleared to fully participate in practice: “Getting closer...not ruling him out for Saturday.” Boston Bruins: Coach Cassidy said that Kevan Miller left last night's…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Senators, Lightning, and Maple Leafs

On the Boston Bruins ... Andy Strickland: Forward David Backes is expected to play tonight. Joe Haggerty: Backes confirms that he left Tuesday's game in the third period to go to the Quiet Room after taking a high hit from…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Islanders, Rangers, Lightning, and Maple Leafs

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: David Backes left last night's game after taking a hit from Ducks Nick Ritchie. Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy on Anders Bjork: "It's upper-body, he'll miss some time." Cassidy didn't give an update…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Habs, Devils, Islanders, Senators, Penguins, Lightning, and Maple Leafs

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Looking like forward Noel Acciari is out tonight with a lower-body injury. The Bruins have recalled Anders Bjork. Joe Haggerty: Defenseman Charlie McAvoy will have a follow-up appointment with doctors later this week. His…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Bruins, Oilers, and Golden Knights

On the Boston Bruins and the Edmonton Oilers ... Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: The Bruins will likely be looking for an experienced "all-around" right winger before the NHL trade deadline. Pending UFA Thomas Vanek would be an option.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers – Nash, Grabner, Holden, Desharnais, Zuccarello and McDonagh

On the New York Rangers ... Arthur Staple: (responding to Brooks article) There are several Rangers players that would be perfect fits for the Islanders, but it's hard to imagine the Rangers helping the Islanders for a playoff push even…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Oilers and Avs with a little Ducks, Bruins, Islanders and Leafs

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers pending unrestricted free agent forward Patrick Maroon wants to remain with the Oilers, but GM Peter Chiarelli will be looking to sell at the NHL trade deadline. Fellow pending…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Devils, Penguins

On the Boston Bruins ... NHL: Forward Brad Marchand is suspended for five games for elbowing Devils forward Marcus Johansson. Joe Haggerty: Forward Noel Acciari has an upper-body injury. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Cory Lavalette: Coach Bill Peters that…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Rangers, Maple Leafs, Bruins, Red Wings, and Predators

On the New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings, and Nashville Predators ... TSN Insider Trading: Bob McKenzie on Larry Brooks' wondering if the Rangers could be able to get William Nylander from the Maple Leafs…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Sabres, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Panthers, Devils and Senators

On the Boston Bruins and New Jersey Devils ... Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports: Source is saying that the NHL Department of Player Safety will review Brad Marchand's elbow to the head of Devils forward Marcus Johansson. There was a not…

Mark Easson