The field for the 2024 Memorial Cup, the top club tournament in junior hockey, is set. The QMJHL’s Drummondville Voltigeurs, the OHL’s London Knights and the WHL’s Moose Jaw Warriors all swept their respective league championship series within the last two days to advance to the CHL championship tournament, joining the host Saginaw Spirit of the OHL. This year marks the first … [Read more...] about NHL-Affiliated Prospects Playing In 2024 Memorial Cup
Brad Marchand Nearing Return, Still Day-To-Day Ahead Of Game 6
Things are trending toward Bruins captain Brad Marchand returning to the lineup as they try and force a Game 7 against the Panthers on Friday night. He practiced with the team today and skated with the first power play unit, reports The Athletic’s Fluto Shinzawa, indicating head coach Jim Montgomery is preparing for him to be available. Montgomery later told reporters that … [Read more...] about Brad Marchand Nearing Return, Still Day-To-Day Ahead Of Game 6
Bruins Looking To Add A Top Center In Free Agency
The Boston Bruins will be revisiting their need for a new top centerman this off-season, with Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman sharing on the latest 32 Thoughts Podcast that they could target either Elias Lindholm or Chandler Stephenson should either enter the open market. Friedman mentioned that Boston was interested in manufacturing a trade for Lindholm prior to his move to … [Read more...] about Bruins Looking To Add A Top Center In Free Agency
Brad Marchand Game-Time Decision For Game 6, Trending Toward Playing
Bruins captain Brad Marchand remains a game-time decision for tonight’s Game 6 against the Panthers but seems to be trending upward, per head coach Jim Montgomery (per The Boston Globe’s Conor Ryan). He’s missed the past two contests after sustaining an upper-body hit on a hit from Florida center Sam Bennett, which the Bruins managed to split with the Cats to stay alive. They … [Read more...] about Brad Marchand Game-Time Decision For Game 6, Trending Toward Playing
Bruins’ Jeremy Swayman, Linus Ullmark Hoping To Return
The Boston Bruins are bringing a close to their season with exit interviews on Sunday. And despite rumors and skepticism all season long, both halves of their star goalie tandem have expressed excitement for next season. Jeremy Swayman – the younger of the pair and Boston’s most recent starter – told reporters he hopes to sign a long-term extension with the Bruins, per Ty … [Read more...] about Bruins’ Jeremy Swayman, Linus Ullmark Hoping To Return
Bruins, Hurricanes Discussed Linus Ullmark Trade Before Deadline
The Bruins were shopping 2023 Vezina Trophy winner Linus Ullmark at the trade deadline, as evidenced by reports he blocked a deal to the Kings with his 16-team no-trade clause. The Hurricanes were another one of the teams in talks to pick up the netminder, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet said on Friday’s “32 Thoughts” podcast. It’s fair to wonder if Boston and Carolina may … [Read more...] about Bruins, Hurricanes Discussed Linus Ullmark Trade Before Deadline
Bruins Intend To Extend Brad Marchand This Summer
Speaking with reporters yesterday including Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald at their season-ending media availability, Bruins GM Don Sweeney indicated that one of his goals this summer is to make captain Brad Marchand “a Bruin for life”. The 36-year-old will be entering the final year of his contract next season, making him eligible for an extension as of July 1st. Marchand … [Read more...] about Bruins Intend To Extend Brad Marchand This Summer
Bruins Announce Offseason Plans
Speaking to the media this morning, the General Manager of the Boston Bruins, Don Sweeney, announced his plans and goals for the upcoming offseason. With the press conference later summarized by TheFourthPeriod, Sweeney illustrates that his main goal is to build up the team’s secondary scoring. To quote Sweeney, the veteran General Manager stated, “There are some things that we … [Read more...] about Bruins Announce Offseason Plans
East Notes: Jarvis, Byram, Shattenkirk
Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis revealed he’s played through injuries for much of the season, sharing with reporters that he tore the labrum and rotator cuff in his right shoulder just 15 games into the year, per Chip Alexander of The News and Observer (Twitter link). Jarvis said he experienced pain and discomfort from the injuries all season long, though wearing a … [Read more...] about East Notes: Jarvis, Byram, Shattenkirk