Revisiting the Bruins’ 2020 Draft Class After 5 Years
It has been five years since the 2020 NHL Draft took place virtually at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The draft was headlined by the selection of Alexis Lafreniere…
Category Archives: Bruins History
Tiny Thompson: From Sandon, BC, to Boston Bruins Stanley Cup Champion
Sandon, British Columbia, located in the foothills of the Selkirk Mountains in the West Kootenay region, is the birthplace of a former NHL goalie who helped hoist the Boston Bruins’…
Cam Neely Trade Tree: Vancouver Canucks to Boston Bruins
Cam Neely is one of the most influential people in the Boston Bruins’ decision-making process today. However, it wasn’t so long ago that he was a member of the Vancouver…
Looking Back on Playing Career of Bruins Head Coach Marco Sturm
The Boston Bruins moved on from interim coach Joe Sacco after a 2024-25 season that saw them finish in the bottom five of the NHL. On June 10, 2025, they…
NHL’s All-Star Pests Corey Perry & Brad Marchand Set to Face Off for the Stanley Cup
There are a ton of storylines heading into the Stanley Cup Final rematch between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers. One that hasn’t been talked about too much is…
History of the Bruins’ 7th Player Award
As a nine-year-old in the spring of 1969, the first time I heard about the Boston Bruins’ 7th Player Award was when the team’s TV partner, WSBK Ch. 38, promoted…
How One Season Changed Patrick Maroon’s Career
When a journeyman NHL player has played a long time in the league, they typically go through a couple of different things. The first thing is the inevitable career-high season,…
Bruins GM Don Sweeney’s 5 Best Draft Picks
*This archive was originally published ahead of the 2025 NHL Draft The 2025 NHL Draft is only a few weeks away, and with no apparent changes to the front office…
7 Cool Things About Jumbo Joe Thornton
Joe Thornton, who is often affectionately referred to as “Jumbo,” is one of the NHL’s most iconic figures. Over his three-decade career, he was renowned for his exceptional skill, leadership,…
Today in Hockey History: April 11
April 11 is an important date in National Hockey League history. Two legends played their final game in the league as teammates, the first playoff goalie goal was scored and…