The Boston Bruins are going from one of the best regular seasons ever to a suspenseful year. Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens discuss whether they'll be fine or not.
The Boston Bruins are going from one of the best regular seasons ever to a suspenseful year. Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens discuss whether they'll be fine or not.
The Boston Bruins broke the NHL's single-season records for most wins and points. They were the fastest team to reach 100 points, and they required the fourth-fewest games in NHL history to clinch the Presidents' Trophy.
Five months later, they're nearing their 100th-anniversary season with their captain and another longtime Bruin both retired. What can we expect from Boston in 2023-24?
Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens analyzed the Bruins in The Hockey News Podcast's Atlantic Division preview episode.
Boston Bruins
2022-23 Result: 65-12-5, 135 PTS, 1st in Atlantic, 1st in NHL, Lost in Round 1 to Florida
Key Additions: James van Riemsdyk (LW), Morgan Geekie (RW/C), Milan Lucic (LW), Patrick Brown (RW/C), Jesper Boqvist (C), Kevin Shattenkirk (D)
Key Departures: Patrice Bergeron (C), David Krejci (C), Taylor Hall (LW), Tyler Bertuzzi (LW), Tomas Nosek (C/LW), Nick Foligno (LW), Garnet Hathaway (RW), Dmitry Orlov (D), Connor Clifton (D), Mike Reilly (D)
Further Reading
NHL Prospect Overview: Tony Ferrari examines the strengths and weaknesses of the Boston Bruins' prospect pool. The prospect expert also analyzes the 2023 NHL draft class, other notable players, and the skater he thinks is most likely to graduate to the top team, Fabian Lysell.
NHL Hot Seat Radar: Adam Proteau has GM Don Sweeney as someone whose job isn't in jeopardy but is on the hot seat to prove the Bruins still have gas in the tank. Who else is on the radar?
NHL Off-Season Outlook: Earlier this summer, Adam Proteau examined the biggest needs and positives for the Bruins heading into the off-season. Did they check off everything on the to-do list?
The Hockey News Yearbook: Check out the in-depth preview for all 32 NHL teams, as well as their projected finish in the standings and much more. Subscribe to The Hockey News magazine and get a free issue at THN.com/Free.
The Hockey News’ Boston Bruins Team Site: Check out the latest news, rumors, analysis and more all about the Bruins at THN.com/Boston.