Joe Haggerty
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Don Sweeney not in denial that changes need to happen with the Bruins
It’s encouraging to hear that Don Sweeney isn’t under any illusions about where the Boston Bruins stand right now. The Bruins general manager understandably broke down the second round series against Tampa through the filter of Boston at less than full strength with the departure of Tuukka Rask. Those were the same things we heard from other Bruins folks over the last week as if fickle puck… → Read More
Bruce Cassidy isn't ready to say the Bruins' Stanley Cup window is closed
Many, this humble hockey writer included, truly believe that the Stanley Cup window was closed for the Boston Bruins as currently constituted. It’s been a glorious run over the last 15 years with a Stanley Cup in 2011, three Stanley Cup final appearances and tons of great memories both regular season and postseason with a core group that’s been anchored by Zdeno Chara, Patrice Bergeron, David… → Read More
Bruins' Chris Wagner ruled out of Game 5 vs. Lightning with undisclosed injury
The Bruins will be down at least one body for a do-or-die Game 5 on Monday night as fourth line winger Chris Wagner has been ruled out with an injury. → Read More
Perhaps in desperation, Bruce Cassidy backs Nick Ritchie's nasty hit
Bruce Cassidy broke character to defend Bruins forward Nick Ritchie for his dirty hit on Yanni Gourde in Game 4, writes Joe Haggerty. → Read More
Bruins vs. Lightning Talking Points: B's miscues pile up in Game 4 loss
The Boston Bruins made too many mistakes in Game 4 of their playoff series with the Tampa Bay Lightning and now face elimination as a result, writes Joe Haggerty. → Read More
Bruins know what they're in for with Tampa: 'It's going to be a tough one'
The Boston Bruins aren't downplaying the difficult series that lies ahead against Tampa Bay. As our Joe Haggerty writes, they're prepared for the storm that's coming. → Read More
Bruins vs. Capitals Talking Points: Too little, too late for B's in 2-1 loss
Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby dominated the Boston Bruins once again on Sunday afternoon. Here are Joe Haggerty's Talking Points from the B's 2-1 loss in the round-robin finale. → Read More
Sources: Barclay Goodrow not looking at supplemental discipline for head shot on Anders Bjork
Even though Barclay Goodrow's blindside hit on Anders Bjork Wednesday was reminiscent of Matt Cooke's head shot on Marc Savard, the Lightning winger isn't expected to face any supplemental discipline, writes Joe Haggerty. → Read More
Jack Studnicka out of Bruins lineup vs. Lightning in NHL round robin
Three days after making his playoff debut, Jack Studnicka will be scratched against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday. Joe Haggerty runs down the B's lineup changes. → Read More
Ondrej Kase finally makes an appearance at Bruins practice in Toronto
The Bruins are now back to full roster strength at the Eastern Conference Bubble in Toronto as Ondrej Kase has joined the rest of the group ahead of this weekend’s playoff games. → Read More
Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask's legacy will very much be impacted by this playoff run
It’s no stretch to say that a great deal of Tuukka Rask’s ultimate legacy with the Bruins is tied up in the unprecedented 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs inside the bubble. → Read More
Opportunity is there for improving Anders Bjork to take another step
Boston Bruins youngster Anders Bjork has a golden opportunity in front of him as he competes for a top-6 right wing spot ahead of the NHL restart, our Joe Haggerty writes. → Read More
Bruins' David Pastrnak having some fun with tweet chirping Maple Leafs, Justin Bieber
David Pastrnak was back at Bruins practice for exactly one day on Monday and already making his presence felt with a little good-natured social media mischief. → Read More
Bruins' Brad Marchand expects 'really sloppy hockey' in NHL's return
Brad Marchand doesn't have high expectations for the quality of hockey that will be on display when the NHL returns. → Read More
Haggerty: Thoughts and observations from B's Friday scrimmage
Joe Haggerty breaks down everything you need to know from the Boston Bruins' intrasquad scrimmage on Friday. → Read More
David Pastrnak makes his debut at Bruins camp Wednesday
The Bruins still don't have their full roster back on the ice, but they're getting closer, as David Pastrnak returned to the ice Wednesday morning. → Read More
NHL players need to follow Patrice Bergeron's advice: 'Be smart and use common sense'
How can the NHL get through its Return to Play scenario without COVID-19 sidetracking the season? As Joe Haggerty writes, players should follow Patrice Bergeron's simple advice. → Read More
Bruins readying for 30 players, handful of goalies in training camp
Even though it's almost July, the Bruins are getting ready for training camp. As Joe Haggerty writes, Bruce Cassidy is expecting around 30 skaters and up to five goalies on the ice when NHL's Phase 3 begins. → Read More
Bruins' Tuukka Rask plans to start practicing as sessions ramp up
Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask said Monday he plans to begin practicing this week, provided the COVID-19 test he took comes back negative. → Read More
Former Bruins winger Brandon Bochenski wins mayoral race in Grand Forks
Brandon Bochenski didn't cover himself in glory during his Bruins career, but his political career is off and running now that he's been elected the mayor of Grand Forks, North Dakota. → Read More