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Tides Turning Ahead: A New Era Awaits

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Oh boy a lot has happened since my last post hasn’t it?

In case you’ve been living under a rock, Brad Marchand is now a 2x Stanley Cup Champion; in 2011 with the Boston Bruins and now 2024 with the Florida Panthers. The last remaining member of that 2011 team is now a Panther. Chris Kelly is still a part of the team but in a coaching position, but now the Bruins are left without a captain to guide them into a new season. As of right now, it looks like both David Pastrnak and Charlie McAvoy will be the two Bruins wearing the “A” this season.

New coach Marco Sturm is making his return home, as he played for the Bruins from 2005-2010 as part of the return of the Joe Thornton trade. Many remember Sturm for his heroics in the 2011 Winter Classic, helping Boston become the first home team to win the Winter Classic with his game winning goal against the Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Michael Leighton in overtime.

Out With The Old, In With The New

Along side the departure of Brad Marchand, the Bruins also said goodbye to some key players, while welcoming some new (and old) faces to the team.

NEW PLAYERS VIA TRADES

PlayerPrevious TeamTrade Info
Casey Mittelstadt (C)Colorado AvalancheCharlie Coyle was shipped out in return
Viktor Arvidsson (RW)Edmonton OilersBruins gave up a 5th round pick in 2027
Marat Khusnutdinov (C)Minnesota WildBruins gave up Justin Brazeau and welcomed back Jakub Lauko (who is currently a FA)
Henri Jokihariu (RD)Buffalo SabersA 4th round pick in 2026 went the other way to Buffalo
Fraser Minten (C)Toronto Maple LeafsBrandon Carlo was sent in return
Victor Soderstrom (RD)Chicago BlackhawksProspect Ryan Mast and a pick went to Chicago

Free agency saw the Bruins make some decent signings as well as add some question marks for this upcoming season.

PlayerTeamKey Information
Matฤ›j Blรผmel (RW)Dallas Stars/Texas StarsLed in goals for the Texas Stars last season with 39
Tanner Jeannot (LW)LA KingsSigned a 5yr contract, $17M contract
Parker Wotherspoon (LD)*Pittsburgh PenguinsSigned a 2yr, $2M contract with the Penguins
Jordan Harris (LD)Columbus Blue JacketsSigned 1yr, $825k contact
Ian Mitchell (RD)*Detroit Red WingsSigned a 1yr, $775k contract with the Red Wings
Sean Kuraly (C)Columbus Blue JacketsSigned a 2yr, $3.7M contract for a 2nd tenure with BOS
Mikey Eyssimont (C/LW/RW)Seattle KrakenSigned a 2yr, $2.9M contract
Alex Steeves (LW)Toronto Maple LeafsSigned 1yr, $850k contract
Cole Koepke (LW)*Winnipeg JetsSigned a 1yr, $1M contract with the Jets
Brandon Bussi (G)*Florida PanthersSigned a 1yr 2-way contract with the Panthers
Vinni Lettieri (C/RW)*Toronto Maple LeafsSigned a 1yr, $775K contract with the Leafs

Fan favorite Sean Kuraly is back for a second tenure with the team, hopefully he can electrify the team this upcoming season with his energy and never quit mentality. Tanner Jeannot missed the last few games and all of the Kings postseason games with a groin injury, but is known for his size and has gotten pretty crafty at finding the back of the net recently.

What’s Bruin: James Hagens

With the Bruins 7th overall pick in this years draft, Sweeney and co had James Hagens fall into their lap. The New York native center is committed to Boston College and was hailed as one of the standout picks. The 5″11 center won gold at the past World Juniors in 2025, recording five goals and four assists. He was projected as a two way center noted for his fast skating and light edges.

Until Next Time

~ RJ

2022-23 Boston Bruins Zodiac Signs and Line Chemistry

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I made a similar post to this one last season, and with the Boston Bruins starting out this year with a historic 9-1-0 record I thought it was only right to do a follow up to see how this team has changed from last season.

The Boston Bruins currently have all 12 zodiac signs represented on the team, with the most common sign being Sagittarius which is a fire sign. I also included six potential/ common callups from the P-Bruins as well.

Zodiac Breakdown

HEAD COACH: Jim Montgomery (June 30th) is a Water sign, a Cancer. Represented by the crab, Cancer’s are highly intuitive to their surroundings, as well as emotional and creative.

THE CAPTIAN: Patrice Bergeron (July 24th) is a Fire sign, a Leo. Accurately represented by a lion, Leo’s are confident, loyal, and consistent. They are known for their fierce ambition and determination, and love to see their close ones thrive.

Brandon Carlo (July 24th) is another fire sign, a Sagittarius. Represented as an archer, this sign is optimistic, full of passion, intensity and adaptability. Carlo has worn the “A” on his jersey at times.

  • A.J. Greer (December 14th) is a Fire sign, a Sagittarius.
  • Charlie McAvoy (December 21st) is a Fire sign, a Sagittarius. He has also worn the “A” on his jersey.
  • Jeremy Swayman (November 24th) is a Fire sign, a Sagittarius.

Connor Clifton (April 28th) is a Earth sign, a Taurus. Represented by the Bull, these signs are noted being hard-headed, reliable, and loyal. They can, however, be resistant to change, inflexible and stubborn.

  • David Krejci (April 28th) is a Earth sign, a Taurus. He does wear one of the “A’s” on his jersey.
  • Brad Marchand (May 11th) is a Earth sign, another Taurus. He also wears an “A” on his jersey.

Charlie Coyle (March 2nd) is a Water sign, a Pisces. Represented by a fish, this sign is charged by its emotional side. They are able to identify with anyone, have great adaptability and are resourceful. Coyle sometimes will wear the “A” on his jersey.

  • Derek Forbort (March 4th) is also a Water sign, a Pisces. Darla’s dad could be viewed as adaptable, which is important especially while playing defense, being able to change on a dime while the game is going on.
  • Jakub Zboril (February 21st) is also a Water sign, a Pisces.

Jake DeBrusk (October 17th) is a Air sign, a Libra. Represented by the scales, this sign is known for being well-balanced, intuitive, and strive in a group dynamic.

Nick Foligno (October 31st) is a Water sign, a Scorpio. Represented by a scorpion, this sign is known for its loyalty and devotion. Similar to Taurus, they can be resistant to change, inflexible and stubborn.

  • Taylor Hall (November 14th) is a Water sign, a Scorpio.

Trent Frederic (February 11th) is a Air sign, an Aquarius. Referred to as the water-bearer, this sign is highly intellectual, prides itself in communication and can have quite a rebellious streak.

  • Hampus Lindholm (January 20th) is an Air sign, an Aquarius.

Matt Grzelcyk (January 5th) is a Earth sign, a Capricorn. Seen as the Goat, Capricorn’s are hard workers, determined and relentless. I believe Grz has also worn the “A” on his jersey as well.

Tomas Nosek (September 1st) is a Earth sign, a Virgo. Virgo’s are flexible, adaptable, and logical. This sign is a perfectionist at heart, and their main goal is to help out.

  • Craig Smith (September 5th) is a Earth sign, another Virgo.

David Pastrnak (May 25th) is an Air sign, a Gemini. Gemini’s can be seen as “two-faced” due to being represented by twins but this is not always the case. They are adaptable, quick witted and creative. Pasta has worn the “A” on his jersey this season. I am also a Gemini.

Mike Reilly (July 13th) is a Water sign, a Cancer. This sign is emotional, loyal, and dynamic.

Anton Stralman (August 1st) is a Fire sign, a Leo. They are loyal, confident, and determined to get things done their way.

  • Linus Ullmark (July 31st) is a Fire sign, a Leo.

Pavel Zacha (April 6th) is a Fire sign, an Aries. Portrayed by the Bull, this sign is categorized as passionate, motivated and confident.

Potential/Common Call Up Options:

  • Jack Ahcan (May 18th) is an Earth sign, a Taurus
  • Jakub Lauko (March 28th) is a Fire sign, a Aries
  • Marc McLaughlin (July 26th) is a Fire sign, a Leo
  • Fabian Lysell (January 19th) is a Earth sign, a Capricorn
  • Oskar Steen (March 9th) is a Water sign, a Pisces
  • Chris Wagner (May 27th) is a Air sign, a Gemini

Compatibility:

Earth signs (Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn) vibe well with other Earth signs and Water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces).

Air signs (Gemini, Libra and Aquarius) match up well with other Air signs and Fire signs (Leo, Sagittarius, and Aries).

Line Chemistry*

Below is a typical line up for the Bruins, although injuries* can change around these lines.

Marchand (Taurus) – Bergeron (Leo) – DeBrusk (Libra)

Hall (Scorpio) – Krejci (Taurus) – Pastrnak (Gemini)

Foligno (Scorpio) – Coyle (Pisces) – Zacha (Aries)

Fredric(Aquarius)/Greer(Sagittarius) – Nosek (Virgo)- Smith (Virgo)

Lindholm (Aquarius) – Clifton (Taurus)

Grzelcyk (Capricorn) – Carlo (Sagittarius)

Reilly (Cancer) – Zboril (Pisces)

Stralman (Leo) – McAvoy*(Sagittarius)

Forbort* (Pisces)

Ullmark (Leo)

Swayman* (Sagitarius)

Until Next Time

~ RJ

B’s doing the impastable

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Since coming back from hip surgery in the off season, David Pastrnak is picking up right where he left off last season. He finished last season tied with Alexander Ovechkin for most goals in the season with 48 goals, which made him the first Bruins player to win the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy since the trophy was created in 1999.

In the four games Pasta has played in this season, he has five goals and three assists for a total of eight points. This included a hat trick in a 4-3 OT win over the Philadelphia Flyers on February 3rd, as well as an assist on Bergeron’s OT winner.

The father to be has helped the Bruins stay on top of the new Massmutual division, with the B’s tied with the Flyers with 18 points. Overall, the Boston Bruins are second in the league, trailing only the Toronto Maple Leafs who have 19 points.

The 24 year old star winger signed a six year contract with the Boston Bruins in 2017, with a total value of $40,000,000 and a yearly value of $6,666,667. He will be 28 years old when his contract expires in 2023-24.

David Pastrnak and the Boston Bruins (8-1-2) next face the New York Rangers (4-4-2) on Wednesday February 10th at 7pm at MSG.

Until Next Time

~RJ