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Jeremy Swayman tells NHL Network's Kevin Weekes that the relationship he shares with Linus Ullmark is "unique" and "positive." Ullmark's kids call Swayman, "Uncle Sway." Both goalies want to keep winning games and the relationship going in Boston "for a long time."
Boston's Jeremy Swayman, "I would run through a wall for these guys. I'd do anything for these guys to make a save. That's all I'm caring about out there. It's really special to get wins like that."
Brad Marchand on Jack Edwards, "I'm gonna miss Jack. He's a staple to the team, to the broadcast. I think Bruins fans love him. Opposing fans don't. He's so animated and such a great guy. A lot of incredible calls over the years so definitely gonna miss him. Gotta thank him for..
Bruins Jeremy Swayman on if Jim Montgomery spoke with him on why he was pulled from the game, "Quickly, and I trust that guy with my life. He's going to make decisions that are going to help the team and all I can say is, I can't wait for Friday."
#BOSvsFLA
On TNT,
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Charlie Coyle gave a "shout out to the Boston Firefighters..." who rescued teammates Jakub Lauko and Jeremy Swayman from an elevator that stopped working with them on it during the holiday break.
Bruins Tyler Bertuzzi on if he could see himself playing for Boston next season, “Yeah, we loved it. We honestly had such a blast. We were in the North End, ate pasta everyday. Went for walks. We had a lot of fun, and we enjoyed it here. So yeah, we could definitely see it.”
Sources close to the situation telling me
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Zdeno Chara’s jaw is not wired shut, suffered no missing teeth but has brace along bottom gum line. He has been cleared to play.
A source close to the situation has told me the
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are considering extending PTO (Professional Tryout) offers to forwards Blake Wheeler and Kailer Yamamoto.
Tuukka Rask on NHL Network on Bruins goalie controversy, “It’s been laughable listening to what everyone’s talking about but I know for a fact there’s no controversy in the room. They’re great buddies. They’re a great team. They’re a right-knit group. It’s a great situation to…
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Jeremy Swayman on Svechnikov's Michigan goal, "He's so good at that. I couldn't believe it. It was my goal to never get Michiganned. That was put in the toilet today."
#CARvsBOS
Sources close to the situation tell me that
#PWHLBoston
is in discussions with TD Garden about the possibility of playing a home game there in the 2024-25 season.
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Jake DeBrusk, "We have a high standard on this team. I broke a team rule. I understand that there's consequences with that and I own up to it completely. I let the guys down. I wanted to join them in LA yesterday and having to watch really sucked.
Bruins Pastrnak said Matthew Tkachuk asked him to fight. Pasta told Jim Montgomery he was going on the ice. Pasta added, "I'm not afraid of him (Tkachuk). I can take a punch. I'd do anything for these guys here."
#BOSvsFLA
This summer, the NHL may want to look into assessing a delay of game penalty when it is obvious that a goaltender is not injured after he shakes his mask off of his head during play.
#BOSvsTOR
25-year-old David Pastrnak posted 77 points on 40 goals and 37 assists in the regular season plus 6 more points in the playoffs after living through a tragedy no one should have to live through.
Pastrnak having a hard time talking about his year, asked how he was able to move forward. “Time. Time and love. I wouldn’t wish it on anybody. Better days are ahead.”
Sources close to the situation tell me that while talks are ongoing, as of today (8/22/2024), the
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and Jeremy Swayman are far apart in contract term (length) and dollar amount.
New Canuck Jake DeBrusk tells NHL Network that informing his Bruins teammates about signing with. VAN were “tough conversations” although everyone knew he wouldn’t return to Boston. “I wish them nothing but the best.” he said.
Your 2020-21 Stanley Cup Semifinalists:
Tampa Bay Lightning
Montreal Canadiens
Vegas Golden Knights
New York Islanders
Only Tampa Bay will play in the 2021-22 playoffs.
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Charlie McAvoy has purchased 400 pies to distribute among 14 organizations in the Greater Boston area including the New England Center & Home for Veterans, St. Francis House, Pine Street Inn, & The Home for Little Wanderers on Thanksgiving.
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Trent Frederic on fighting Rangers' Trouba, "I can never hit him hard enough (with a high-stick) as he hit me so I'd have to fight him 10 times to do that. That's what's nice about hockey, you can't do that in other sports so, yeah."
Retired
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Patrice Bergeron on NHL Network, "I went to the 1st game (of 2023-24 season)...Obviously. I had the itch to go back and play but that being said, I was at peace with it. I couldn't see myself going through the grind. It's demanding. It's hard on the body...
Bruins Justin Brazeau, "I've always been told that I'm not a good enough skater. That's something I've always had to work on. I still work on it to this day."
#BOSvsFLA
Hearing the top three names on the Bruins coaching wish list are former NYR coach David Quinn, Seattle assistant coach Jay Leach & former NYI coach Barry Trotz.
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GM Don Sweeney, “It’s a big day for the Boston Bruins and for Jeremy (Swayman) to be celebrating and moving forward and we’re excited that he’ll be on the plane (to Florida) today.”
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Morgan Geekie, "I can't thank the coaching staff enough for giving me an opportunity and I'm just trying to keep growing as a player."
#VGKvsBOS
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Jim Montgomery on NESN, "We killed 7 penalties against one of the top three (power plays in the NHL). They're 34-percent. What an amazing effort by our penalty kill, to have to kill 7 penalties."
Former
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Tuukka Rask tells NHL Network, “(Jeremy Swayman) has been unbelievable. Nothing seems to rattle him. He’s been containing his rebounds and making some desperation saves as well. He’s definitely been the MVP so far.”
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Linus Ullmark on Jeremy Swayman going to the All-Star game, "I'm very happy for him. He's earned it. He's doing his job every single day. He stays humble. I wanted to be there with him, obviously, but if one should go, I think it's him."
#NESN
Brad Marchand became the ninth player in League history to reach the 10-point mark in a postseason nine or more times in his NHL career, joining Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, Jean Beliveau, Glenn Anderson, Paul Coffey, Jaromir Jagr, Jari Kuri, and Nicklas Lidstrom.
Bruins Sweeny on Swayman & Ullmark, "Both goalies benefit from having a strong relationship, pushing each other, knowing it's hard to get the net but the other guy is really good too & the team responds to that as well because both guys are highly motivated. They might get the
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Charlie McAvoy on Jeremy Swayman, "He's unbelievable. He competes. He's a great guy and we all root for him and he keeps us in every single game. (NHL All-Star) is a great recognition for him and we're extremely proud of him."
Sounds as if there will be multiple Fan Banner Captains at tonight’s
#STLvsBOS
game beginning with a youngster who likes to high 5 players and some of his buddies named Campbell, Kelly, Seidenberg, Shawn Thornton & maybe 1 or 2 others from 2011 Stanley Cup champions.
Per
@NESN
, the
#NHLBruins
own a 181:14 shutout streak over the
#Preds
dating back to January 7, 2020 with Tuukka Rask in the crease. Jeremy Swayman owns two shutouts (12/12/2021, 2/16/2023). Linus Ullmark with the shutout on 4/2/2024.
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Jeremy Swayman, “I had a lot of ties indirectly with Johnny Gaudreau. I think this is a great platform for me, my family and this organization to send our condolences to the Gaudreau family.”
Bruins GM Sweeney on Orlov, Bertuzzi & Hathaway, "I couldn't just sign those players today. We have (salary cap) constraints. That might mean I might be able to sign one of those three players. Roster changes are coming. We won't be the same team."
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defenseman Parker Wotherspoon is playing in his 26th career NHL game. He's looking more and more comfortable with each game. He plays a defense-first game while using an active stick and excellent positioning. His hockey IQ and compete levels are exceptionally high.
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have signed forward Tyler Johnson to a Professional Tryout Agreement (PTO). The 5-foot-8, 185-pound forward has skated in 738 career NHL games with Chicago and Tampa Bay, totaling 193 goals and 238 assists for 431 points. He won the Stanley Cup in 2020 & 2021.
Bruce Cassidy on Jake DeBrusk, "I congratulate him on a great finish, a new contract. We didn't get too specific on where it goes from here. That's between his representative and (GM) Donny (Sweeney)...I was proud of the way he played. He should be too."
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Jim Montgomery on NESN on Trent Frederic, "It's a man that's driving pucks with his legs & he's taking pucks to the net. He's putting people on his back...He's playing a really good hockey game, a 200-foot hockey game."
“This city is unmatched & that’s why so many players want to play here. I cannot wait to represent it the right way for eight more years.” -
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Jeremy Swayman
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Charlie McAvoy on Jesper Boqvist, "He works incredibly hard. He's had a great story this year. You know, from up and then down (to AHLBruins) then coming up and making the most of the opportunities, carving out a space on this team. He's an easy guy to root for."
The New Jersey Devils have been doing some building over the last couple of seasons and it may pay off this year. The days of them being an easy 2 points for their opponents are over. They're a skilled team that competes all over the ice on every shift. Keep your eyes on them.
It appears the 2020-21 NHL season is beginning to take shape. In
#Boston
, sources close to the situation report that Massachusetts governor Baker visited TD Garden last week to discuss possibility of Bruins playing in front of max of 7500 fans per game.
Bruins Swayman, “I couldn’t have done this process without the incredible support of this city, and the fans, and my incredible family. First & foremost, my dad. He’s been there through it all & gonna be pretty special getting to hug him after this.”
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Matt Beleskey will donate 400 pies purchased from
@MikesPastry
for Thanksgiving and deliver them to local organizations on Thursday. Beleskey will stop at New England Center for Homeless Veterans, St. Francis House, and the Pine Street Inn.
I’m in the minority south of the border, but as a former IIHF linesman, it looks like the officials got both goaltender interference calls right.
#WorldJuniors
“…be in as a team when you have 1A and 1B in the lineup but now let (Swayman) ride it out and see what happens. Hopefully they win the Cup. If not, Linus is going to step up and do the job.”
Just a thought, instead of complaining about how
#GoldenKnights
trip to Stanley Cup Final is bad for hockey, how about congratulating and feeling good for the city of Las Vegas which is still healing from October’s tragedy?
It hasn't been mentioned much but Linus Ullmark has been outstanding tonight. His positioning and athleticism have allowed for him to make some big stops.
Zdeno Chara was named
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captain ahead of the 2006-07 season. The native of Trencin, Slovakia is set to become the fourth player in NHL history to serve as captain or co-captain for all or part of 14 or more consecutive seasons with one franchise.
It cannot be overlooked that the Bruins played tonight's game while losing Derek Forbort and Jeremy Swayman to injury. Also with Charlie McAvoy and David Krejci in the press box due to injury. And Linus Ullmark had to return to the game after sitting out 14+ minutes.
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Jeremy Swayman, "So grateful for the opportunities. I just embrace everything with open arms and smile. I'm just so proud of the guys in front of me, the way they battled. We had an edge and we weren't taking no for an answer."
DeBrusk (2/2)..."I felt it. I just wanted to do anything I could to help the team out today in any way...I'm proud to be a Bruin. I don't have a rebuttal on it and that's all I'll say on it. We're moving forward as a group."
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goaltender Linus Ullmark is the team’s nominee for the 2023-24 King Clancy Award. The award goes to “the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community.”
I was adopted in 1962 in California. Moved to Massachusetts with my parents in 1968. In 2019, with the help of
@ancestry
DNA, I found my birth-father & half-brother. On August 18, 2021, I met them in California. One of the highlights of my life.
Jack Parker former Boston University coach, “I think Paul Kariya was the best college player ever to play college hockey.”
#NESN
#Hockey_East
35th anniversary rountable.
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coach Montgomery on Roman Polak, "The good news is Roman has full use of his extremities. We hear he's feeling pretty good at the hospital but we don't have results yet. We're hopeful that he may play again in a couple of days."
Yes, it's a good thing players like Carlo, Krug, Grzelcyk, Acciari, McAvoy, DeBrusk, Heinen, Rask, Krejci, Marchand, & Bergeron developed elsewhere before coming to Boston. Oh, wait...
Patrice Bergeron (36 years, 103 days) became the fifth different player in
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history to record a hat trick at age 36 or older. The others: Johnny Bucyk (6), Jean Ratelle, Dit Clapper and Dave Andreychuk.
NHL Central Scouting Bureau's report on new
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Dean Letourneau, "...impresses with his smooth skating stride and high-end offensive skills. Good offensive IQ and shows a dual threat to set up teammates as well as show his ability to finish in a variety of different...
This might be the time for
#NHLBruins
fans to come to the realization that your favorite team is not going to win every game remaining on the schedule this season. They just won't.
Bruins Cam Neely on NESN on NHL Trade Deadline, "I'm still very happy with our group and where we're at. We still have some time to maybe tinker. We'll look at that. It's a lot of gymnastics going on with the cap but we did give ourselves the opportunity to add if we wanted to."
Per
@FriedgeHNIC
, the Bruins have acquired 6-foot-3, right-shot, defenseman Andrew Peeke from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for defenseman Jakub Zboril.