The Hockey News has released its archive to all THN subscribers: 76 years of history, stories, and features. Subscribe now to view the full THN Archives here [https://archive.thehockeynews.com/?_gl=1*3scm8m*_ga*OTk5MDI2NDU2LjE2ODgxNjc2NTY.*_ga_ZET34ZFCGX*czE3NTUxMzEzNjYkbzM0MDEkZzEkdDE3NTUxMzM0OTMkajUxJGwwJGgw] Also, go to thn.com/free [http://thn.com/free] to subscribe. Top 100 Bruins - Nov. 13, 2023 - By James Benesh When looking at the greatest Boston Bruins of all-time, one thing immediately stands out: elite defensemen. No other franchise can claim that their three greatest players are defenders. According to our 2017 collector’s edition, Top 50 Players of All-Time By Franchise, only two teams – Nashville and St. Louis – even have two defenders among their top three. And it’s really not that close, either. In our 1997 list of the top 100 NHL players, Bobby Orr and Eddie Shore, whose legacies are entirely based on their time in Boston, placed second and 10th across the league. Ray Bourque was 14th, with four excellent seasons still to come. (Phil Esposito, who only played about half his career in Boston, was 18th.) Blueliners Dit Clapper (sixth) and Zdeno Chara (10th) also rank highly on the Bruins’ list. If you add up the tenures of those five ‘D’ titans, you’ll see 2023-24 is only the 33rd season that the Bruins didn’t have one of them in the lineup. Our Bruins franchise top-50 list from 2017 remains mostly intact, but Patrice Bergeron has now leapfrogged Cam Neely into 11th place. Tuukka Rask jumped 11 retired players and David Krejci six, but both were handily eclipsed by ‘Perfection Line’ mates Brad Marchand and David Pastrnak (neither of whom cracked the franchise’s top 50 in 2017). Only a player’s time with the Bruins is considered for this list. 1. BOBBY ORR POS | D YEARS | 1966-76 GP | 631 G | 264 A | 624 P | 888 Being that Orr is still, in the minds of many, the greatest player who ever put on skates, he’s a slam dunk for top Bruin. NHL’s best player for nearly the entirety of his career. 2. EDDIE SHORE POS | D YEARS | 1926-40 GP | 541 G | 103 A | 176 P | 279 The key to a strong opening decade for the franchise, Shore still has more Hart Trophy wins – four – than anyone but Wayne Gretzky and Gordie Howe. His name is forever emblematic of “old-time hockey,” and he scored 10-plus goals five times. 3. RAY BOURQUE POS | D YEARS | 1979-2000 GP | 1,518 G | 395 A | 1,111 P | 1,506 On most franchises, a defenseman with 1,500 points and 19 all-star teams would easily be their top all-time player. That’s how lucky the Bruins have been with elite D-men. Cut his career in half, and each half would surely make the Hall of Fame. 4. PHIL ESPOSITO POS | C YEARS | 1967-75 GP | 625 G | 459 A | 553 P | 1,012 “Jesus saves, ‘Espo’ scores on the rebound.” Esposito was the all-time master of the garbage goal, but he had underrated finesse skills, particularly his stickhandling and passing. He combined with Orr to post cartoonish numbers in the early 1970s. 5. MILT SCHMIDT POS | C YEARS | 1936-55 GP | 776 G | 229 A | 346 P | 575 The Second World War stole three years from his career. Still, in 16 seasons, this extremely competitive all-around center won a scoring title, a Hart Trophy, two Stanley Cups and was on four all-star teams. 6. DIT CLAPPER POS | RW/D YEARS | 1927-47 GP | 835 G | 229 A | 248 P | 477 One of the very few players in NHL history to make all-star teams at both forward and defense. Retired as the all-time games-played leader and was the first to have the Hall of Fame’s three-year waiting period waived. 7. JOHNNY BUCYK POS | LW YEARS | 1957-78 GP | 1,436 G | 545 A | 794 P | 1,339 Toiled for years keeping a bad 1960s Bruins outfit afloat. Then Orr and Esposito happened, and Bucyk went along for the ride, particularly on their devastating power play. His six highest point totals came after age 34. 8. BILL COWLEY POS | C YEARS | 1935-47 GP | 508 G | 190 A | 347 P | 537 A pure finesse player, the gentlemanly Cowley was the top playmaker of his day. He led the league in assists three times, won two Harts, a scoring title and was a five-time all-star. Retired as NHL’s all-time points leader. 9. FRANK BRIMSEK POS | G YEARS | 1938-49 RECORD | 230-144-70 GAA | 2.57 SP | N/A Goalies with more all-star teams than Brimsek: Glenn Hall. That’s it. ‘Mr. Zero’ was voted one of the league’s top two goalies in eight straight seasons, and he surely would have made it 10 had he not left to serve in the Second World War. 10. ZDENO CHARA POS | D YEARS | 2006-20 GP | 1,023 G | 148 A | 333 P | 481 Man-mountain is one of the best defensive defensemen of all-time, with five all-star team selections as a Bruin to prove it. Gym freak with infectious work ethic was one of the finest leaders the franchise has ever seen. Also: that slapshot. 11. PATRICE BERGERON POS | C YEARS | 2003-23 GP | 1,294 G | 427 A | 613 P | 1,040 Amazing to think that he topped 1,000 points, yet was significantly better defensively than offensively. 12. CAM NEELY POS | RW YEARS | 1986-96 GP | 525 G | 344 A | 246 P | 590 Force of nature. Retired 27 years now, and scouts are still looking for (and haven’t found) the next Cam Neely. 13. TINY THOMPSON POS | G YEARS | 1928-38 RECORD | 252-153-63 GAA | 1.99 SP | N/A Won Cup as a rookie, starting a 10-year run as the Bruins’ No. 1, during which he made four all-star teams. 14. BRAD MARCHAND POS | LW YEARS | 2009-PRESENT GP | 956 G | 377 A | 494 P | 871 Late-bloomer exceptional in all areas. Had impressive five-year run earning many all-star, Hart and Selke votes. 15. DAVID PASTRNAK POS | RW YEARS | 2014-PRESENT GP | 601 G | 309 A | 322 P | 631 Youngest member of ‘Perfection Line’ also the best at scoring goals. One Rocket Trophy; runner-up for another. Bruins' David Pastrnak Lands Big Rating In NHL 26 [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/70bbb16f-59e1-4102-8d55-c2901c713aeb.webp] Bruins' David Pastrnak Lands Big Rating In NHL 26 EA Sports has shared the top 10 right wingers for NHL 26, which will be released on Sep. 12. Without any surprise, <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins">Boston Bruins</a> superstar David Pastrnak has made the cut with a very high rating. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/bruins-david-pastrnak-lands-big-rating-in-nhl-26] 16. RICK MIDDLETON POS | RW YEARS | 1976-88 GP | 881 G | 402 A | 496 P | 898 Dazzling talent who came so close to 1,000 career points (988). It’s overlooked how good he was defensively. 17. WOODY DUMART POS | LW YEARS | 1936-54 GP | 774 G | 211 A | 219 P | 430 Defensive ace was Schmidt’s longtime linemate on ‘Kraut Line.’ Three-time all-star in 16-season career. 18. TUUKKA RASK POS | G YEARS | 2007-22 RECORD | 543-308-165 GAA | 2.28 SP | .921 After Thomas’ heyday, gave B’s nine above-average-or-better seasons as No. 1. One Vezina, two-time all-star. 19. KEN HODGE POS | RW YEARS | 1967-76 GP | 652 G | 289 A | 385 P | 674 Cashed in on the Orr/Esposito years, sure, but his physicality, grinding and passes led to a lot of ‘Espo’ goals. 20. WAYNE CASHMAN POS | LW YEARS | 1965-83 GP | 1,027 G | 277 A | 516 P | 793 Did Hodge’s job, but in the left-side corner. Less individual skill but way more meanness. Lifetime Bruin. 21. TIM THOMAS POS | G YEARS | 2002-03, 2005-12 RECORD | 196-121-45 GAA | 2.48 SP | .921 Since 1972 Cup, six goalies have taken Bruins to the final, but only Thomas has closed the deal. Two Vezinas. 22. FERN FLAMAN POS | D YEARS | 1945-50, 1954-61 GP | 682 G | 30 A | 147 P | 177 For five straight seasons, he placed third to fifth in Norris voting. Howe called him toughest he ever faced. 23. COONEY WEILAND POS | C YEARS | 1928-32, 1935-39 GP | 365 G | 131 A | 107 P | 238 He took advantage of NHL’s 1929-30 forward-passing rule change and set new points record. 24. TERRY O’REILLY POS | RW YEARS | 1972-85 GP | 891 G | 204 A | 402 P | 606 Usually more of a secondary scorer, this checker and pugilist exploded for 90 points in 1977-78 (seventh in NHL). 25. ADAM OATES POS | C YEARS | 1992-97 GP | 368 G | 142 A | 357 P | 499 Shorter Bruins tenure than most greats, but his 1.36 point per game ranks third in franchise history. 26. BRAD PARK POS | D YEARS | 1975-83 GP | 501 G | 100 A | 317 P | 417 Arrived just in time to replace breaking-down Orr. Twice runner-up for Norris Trophy as Bruin. 27. BOBBY BAUER POS | RW YEARS | 1937-52 GP | 327 G | 123 A | 136 P | 259 Brain of ‘Kraut Line.’ Kept up with offensive exploits of linemates, but he was not the two-way force they were. 28. JOE THORNTON POS | C YEARS | 1997-2005 GP | 532 G | 169 A | 285 P | 454 First-overall pick in 1997 was just 26 and in the middle of a Hart and Art Ross season when traded. 29. JACK CRAWFORD POS | D YEARS | 1938-50 GP | 547 G | 38 A | 140 P | 178 Excellent two-way ‘D’ was a presence in all-star voting nearly entire career. Finished top-four twice during WW2. 30. DAVID KREJCI POS | C YEARS | 2007-2023 GP | 1,032 G | 231 A | 555 P | 786 While Bergeron took the hard playoff matchups, he handled the scoring. Led post-season in points twice. 31. LEO BOIVIN POS | D YEARS | 1954-66 GP | 717 G | 47 A | 164 P | 211 Surprise Hall of Famer had long, solid career and earned some Norris votes. Twelve of 19 years were with Bruins. 32. JEAN RATELLE POS | C YEARS | 1975-81 GP | 419 G | 155 A | 295 P | 450 Classy center only arrived in Boston as a 35-year-old, but he finished top-10 in points twice in six seasons. 33. PETER MCNAB POS | C YEARS | 1976-84 GP | 595 G | 263 A | 324 P | 587 Consistent scorer had 74 to 86 points for seven straight seasons. Added 74 more in 79 playoff games. 34. BILL QUACKENBUSH POS | D YEARS | 1949-56 GP | 461 G | 22 A | 133 P | 155 About 60 percent of his outstanding, remarkably clean career was with the Bruins. Two all-star team berths. 35. GERRY CHEEVERS POS | G YEARS | 1965-72, 1976-80 RECORD | 226-103-76 GAA | 2.89 SP | .901 Won more than twice as many games as he lost over 12 seasons. No award love, but known for clutch saves. 36. DON MARCOTTE POS | LW YEARS | 1965-82 GP | 868 G | 230 A | 254 P | 484 Selke Trophy was introduced toward the end of his career. He was a finalist in both of its first two seasons. 37. BARRY PEDERSON POS | C YEARS | 1980-86, 1991-92 GP | 379 G | 166 A | 251 P | 417 Placed fifth and sixth in NHL scoring in his early 20s. Unfortunately, more famous for being traded for Neely. 38. LIONEL HITCHMAN POS | D YEARS | 1925-34 GP | 378 G | 25 A | 27 P | 52 Shore’s defensive conscience may have been best stay-at-home defender of the generation. 39. JOHN MCKENZIE POS | RW YEARS | 1966-72 GP | 453 G | 169 A | 227 P | 396 Formed successful second line with Bucyk and Stanfield in early 1970s. One of the league’s better agitators. 40. DOUG MOHNS POS | D/LW YEARS | 1953-64 GP | 711 G | 118 A | 229 P | 347 Utility player scored 118 goals, mostly from the blueline. Speed made him useful as a spare forward, too. 41. ED WESTFALL POS | RW YEARS | 1961-72 GP | 733 G | 126 A | 213 P | 339 For 11 years as a Bruin, this solid secondary scorer might have been best penalty-killing winger in the league. 42. DON MCKENNEY POS | C YEARS | 1954-63 GP | 592 G | 195 A | 267 P | 462 Four straight years as top-10 scorer in the late 1950s. Excellent numbers in run to 1958 Stanley Cup final. 43. TED GREEN POS | D YEARS | 1960-72 GP | 621 G | 48 A | 206 P | 254 Most famous for 1969 stick-swinging injury but was solid D-man who was second-team all-star the season prior. 44. STEVE KASPER POS | C YEARS | 1980-89 GP | 564 G | 135 A | 220 P | 355 During nine seasons in the 1980s, a 40- to 50-point threat and a consistent presence in Selke conversation. 45. DALLAS SMITH POS | D YEARS | 1960-61, 1965-77 GP | 860 G | 54 A | 248 P | 302 Orr’s most frequent partner. His steady positional play helped No. 4 to do his thing. Plus-331 over 15 seasons. 46. DEREK SANDERSON POS | C YEARS | 1965-74 GP | 389 G | 135 A | 159 P | 294 Emblematic player of the wild 1970s, but he also scored at a 60-point pace and dominated the faceoff dot. 47. LEO LABINE POS | RW YEARS | 1952-61 GP | 571 G | 123 A | 180 P | 303 Best known as energy player, pest and open-ice hitter, but he also scored his way into the top 20 a couple times. 48. JERRY TOPPAZZINI POS | RW YEARS | 1952-54, 1956-64 GP | 661 G | 151 A | 218 P | 369 Occasional scorer but outstanding on the penalty kill. His eight shorthanded goals in 1957-58 led the league. 49. BOB ARMSTRONG POS | D YEARS | 1951-61 GP | 541 G | 13 A | 86 P | 99 Lifetime Bruin wasn’t an all-star, but he was a defensive linchpin for nine solid seasons. Heavy hitter. 50. GLEN MURRAY POS | RW YEARS | 1992-95, 2001-08 GP | 570 G | 209 A | 180 P | 389 Rode shotgun for emerging Thornton and led NHL in even-strength goals in 2002-03. Tough to move from crease. 51. FLEMING MACKELL POS | C YEARS | 1952-60 GP | 514 G | 127 A | 185 P | 312 Little sparkplug repeatedly came up big in the playoffs. Seventh, eighth and 10th in points in best seasons. 52. DON SWEENEY POS | D YEARS | 1988-2003 GP | 1,052 G | 52 A | 210 P | 262 Most frequently partnered with Bourque, providing low-risk, unspectacular play for 1,000-plus games. 53. FLASH HOLLETT POS | D YEARS | 1936-43 GP | 353 G | 84 A | 115 P | 199 Played mostly as a ‘D’ but occasionally on the wing. Earned all-star votes most years, second-teamer in 1943. 54. JOHNNY PEIRSON POS | RW YEARS | 1947-58 GP | 544 G | 153 A | 173 P | 326 Oft-forgotten two-way player was a top-10 scorer three times in four-year stretch from 1949 to 1952. 55. CHARLIE MCAVOY POS | D YEARS | 2017-PRESENT GP | 389 G | 43 A | 195 P | 238 Has been a top-10 defenseman in the NHL for a few years now. Lots of potential to skyrocket up this list. 56. MILAN LUCIC POS | LW YEARS | 2007-15, 2023-PRESENT GP | 570 G | 139 A | 205 P | 344 His intimidating physical play reminded fans of a young Neely. Not too bad a scorer in his prime, either. 57. FRED STANFIELD POS | C YEARS | 1964-78 GP | 448 G | 135 A | 274 P | 409 For six years, centered the NHL’s best second line. Often played point on power play opposite Orr. 58. KEITH CROWDER POS | RW YEARS | 1980-89 GP | 607 G | 219 A | 258 P | 477 Power forward was with team for entire 1980s. Great trivia answer: Bruins’ leading scorer in 1985-86. 59. MARTY BARRY POS | C YEARS | 1929-35 GP | 279 G | 129 A | 89 P | 218 Hall of Famer and one of the best players of the 1930s was even better later on as a Red Wing. 60. MURRAY OLIVER POS | C YEARS | 1961-67 GP | 429 G | 116 A | 216 P | 332 Strong two-way player. Three top 10s in points in the early ’60s with little help from lean Boston roster. 61. VIC STASIUK POS | LW YEARS | 1955-61 GP | 378 G | 125 A | 166 P | 291 Strong all-around winger with size had his best three seasons in Boston: ninth in points once, 11th twice. 62. CAROL VADNAIS POS | D YEARS | 1972-75 GP | 263 G | 47 A | 134 P | 181 Highly sought-after offensive defenseman played No. 2 role behind Orr for three seasons and change. 63. GEORGE OWEN POS | D YEARS | 1928-33 GP | 183 G | 44 A | 33 P | 77 Joined Bruins at 27 after years of university hockey. Teamed up with (and nearly outscored) Shore. 64. ED JOHNSTON POS | G YEARS | 1962-73 RECORD | 182-192-54 GAA | 3.22 SP | .900 Stuck with the team through dismal 1960s. Finally paid off with 1970 and 1972 Cups. Won six games in ’72 run. 65. KEN LINSEMAN POS | C YEARS | 1984-90 GP | 389 G | 125 A | 247 P | 372 During the late 1980s, a point-per-gamer, checker, penalty-killer and pest. Even better in the playoffs. 66. ED SANDFORD POS | LW YEARS | 1947-55 GP | 442 G | 94 A | 136 P | 230 Big, strong winger had modest totals but led 1953 playoffs in goals, then made second all-star team in 1954. 67. HARRY OLIVER POS | RW YEARS | 1926-34 GP | 353 G | 109 A | 59 P | 168 Pint-sized HHOFer from out west was a top-10 scorer during height of the late 1920s’ original dead puck era. 68. P.J. AXELSSON POS | LW YEARS | 1997-2009 GP | 797 G | 103 A | 184 P | 287 Loyal soldier earned Selke votes by killing lots of penalties. His 287 points (mostly even-strength) ain’t bad. 69. MIKE MILBURY POS | D YEARS | 1975-87 GP | 754 G | 49 A | 189 P | 238 Spent most of the 1970s and ’80s as a No. 2 or 3 defenseman who took no guff and contributed decent offense. 70. ANDY MOOG POS | G YEARS | 1988-93 RECORD | 136-75-36 GAA | 3.08 SP | .886 Semi-elite goalie was top five in Vezina voting three times, and he backstopped the team to 1990 final. 71. ART JACKSON POS | C YEARS | 1937-38, 1939-44 GP | 308 G | 94 A | 134 P | 228 This tiny finesse center stepped up and had his best years when the Second World War depleted the Bruins. 72. GREGG SHEPPARD POS | C YEARS | 1972-78 GP | 416 G | 155 A | 220 P | 375 Three-time 30-goal scorer was an exceptional penalty-killer and a surprisingly consistent playoff producer. 73. MIKE O’CONNELL POS | D YEARS | 1980-86 GP | 424 G | 70 A | 199 P | 269 No. 2 D-man behind Bourque for three full seasons from ’82-83 to ’85-86. Two-way player best on offense. 74. PETE PEETERS POS | G YEARS | 1982-85 RECORD | 91-58-16 GAA | 3.00 SP | .883 His ’82-83 was best season by B’s goalie between Brimsek and Thomas: led in wins, shutouts and won Vezina. 75. HERB CAIN POS | LW YEARS | 1939-46 GP | 316 G | 140 A | 118 P | 258 Top-10 scorer just once, but he made it count: his 82 points in a WW2-depleted league set new NHL record in 1944. 76. RED BEATTIE POS | LW YEARS | 1930-37 GP | 286 G | 58 A | 79 P | 137 Rare British product was consistent mid-tier scorer and scrappy defensive specialist over eight seasons 77. SERGEI SAMSONOV POS | LW YEARS | 1997-2006 GP | 514 G | 164 A | 212 P | 376 Small, speedy winger followed up Calder with seven more solid seasons, including two with 70-plus points. 78. SPRAGUE CLEGHORN POS | D YEARS | 1925-28 GP | 109 G | 15 A | 11 P | 26 B’s improved from 6-24-0 to 17-15-4 after adding him. Hart runner-up, then mentored Shore as player-coach. 79. PERCY GALBRAITH POS | LW YEARS | 1926-34 GP | 346 G | 31 A | 29 P | 60 Didn’t score much, but gave team eight years as one of the best defensive forwards of the 1920s and ’30s. 80. JACK PORTLAND POS | D YEARS | 1934-40 GP | 188 G | 7 A | 20 P | 27 Towered over most NHLers in 1930s. Bruins’ No. 3 defenseman for three full seasons and parts of three others. 81. TED DONATO POS | LW YEARS | 1992-98 GP | 528 G | 119 A | 147 P | 266 Two-way second-liner topped 49 points three times and was a regular penalty-killer for 528 games. 82. BRIAN ROLSTON POS | C YEARS | 2000-04 GP | 359 G | 104 A | 147 P | 251 Special-teams specialist was biggest piece in Bourque trade. Lived up to billing with 251 points in 359 games. 83. GLEN WESLEY POS | D YEARS | 1987-94 GP | 537 G | 77 A | 230 P | 307 Joined team straight from 1987 draft. Mostly No. 2 ‘D’ for seven years before fetching three first-round picks. 84. DON AWREY POS | D YEARS | 1963-73 GP | 543 G | 21 A | 87 P | 108 Suffered through lean 1960s before peaking with the rest of the team to win two Stanley Cups in ’70 and ’72. 85. KEN SMITH POS | LW YEARS | 1944-50 GP | 331 G | 78 A | 93 P | 171 Helped with the scoring and checking on a late-1940s Bruins team that had little at forward besides ‘Kraut Line.’ 86. TOMMY WILLIAMS POS | RW YEARS | 1961-68 GP | 391 G | 96 A | 136 P | 232 Made it as a scorer after 1967 expansion. Prior to that, he was a solid secondary piece for eight seasons. 87. BOBBY SCHMAUTZ POS | RW YEARS | 1974-79 GP | 354 G | 134 A | 161 P | 295 Energetic fan favorite had five straight 20-goal seasons and scored a lot of goals in two Cup-final runs. 88. BYRON DAFOE POS | G YEARS | 1997-2002 RECORD | 132-104-40 GAA | 2.30 SP | .911 Provided five mostly steady seasons as starter, peaking as an all-star, Vezina finalist in 1999 with 10 shutouts. 89. JIM HENRY POS | G YEARS | 1951-55 RECORD | 93-99-44 GAA | 2.53 SP | N/A Opposite ‘Rocket,’ he’s immortalized in one of hockey’s most iconic photos. Second-team all-star in 1951-52. 90. PAT EGAN POS | D YEARS | 1944-49 GP | 294 G | 47 A | 85 P | 132 Physical, offensive D-man missed 1949 all-star team by one vote. Has been called a pioneer of the slapshot. 91. DENNIS SEIDENBERG POS | D YEARS | 2010-16 GP | 401 G | 23 A | 94 P | 117 Was mostly Chara’s partner for a six-season span that included two trips to the Stanley Cup final (one win). 92. RICK SMITH POS | D YEARS | 1968-72, 1977-80 GP | 513 G | 36 A | 125 P | 161 Solid all-around second-pair D-man had two separate four-season stints. Won 1970 Cup; just missed in ’72. 93. JASON ALLISON POS | C YEARS | 1997-2001 GP | 301 G | 105 A | 189 P | 294 Supposed bust blossomed after trade to B’s: fourth and ninth in NHL points while Boston awaited Thornton’s rise. 94. CHARLIE SANDS POS | C YEARS | 1934-39 GP | 212 G | 63 A | 41 P | 104 Acquired from Leafs for cash, this strong two-way player provided second line-caliber offense. 95. TOREY KRUG POS | D YEARS | 2012-20 GP | 523 G | 67 A | 270 P | 337 Diminutive offensive specialist held his own on the second pairing and cashed in on the power play. 96. NELS STEWART POS | C YEARS | 1932-35, 1936 GP | 153 G | 64 A | 55 P | 119 Better known as a Maroon, but ‘Old Poison’ finished ninth, fourth and 10th in NHL scoring in 1933, ’34 and ’35. 97. BRONCO HORVATH POS | C YEARS | 1957-61 GP | 227 G | 103 A | 112 P | 215 Finesse player had trouble sticking in NHL long-term but managed to put up two exceptional seasons with B’s. 98. JOZEF STUMPEL POS | C YEARS | 1992-97, 2001-03 GP | 424 G | 75 A | 206 P | 281 Big body developed into second- and then first-line center before trade to L.A. Later came back for two seasons. 99. STEVE HEINZE POS | RW YEARS | 1992-2000 GP | 515 G | 131 A | 108 P | 239 Solid middle-sixer and penalty-killer once had 40-goal potential before injury in 1996 cut his season short. 100. MURRAY HENDERSON POS | D YEARS | 1945-52 GP | 405 G | 24 A | 62 P | 86 Never a star; just a solid second-pair guy for seven years. Quiet player who didn’t draw much attention 41 Days Until Opening Night: Bruins' History Of Number 41 [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/7c4d39c5-98a0-455d-8e7a-c5026f9daf5e.webp] 41 Days Until Opening Night: Bruins' History Of Number 41 The <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins">Boston Bruins</a> are now 41 days away from their 2025-26 season opener against the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals">Washington Capitals</a>. Because of this, let's take a look at each player who has worn No. 41 for the Bruins. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/41-days-until-opening-night-bruins-history-of-number-41]
