June 2012

» Grading the Bruins' 2012 draft With the 2012 NHL Draft in the books, it’s time to grade the B's efforts and do some quick analysis on what the future might hold for the newest players in the system.

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» B's add to depth, but draftees won't make immediate impact The Bruins selected a wide array of players at this year's draft, but none who appear to be options for the team for at least three years or more.

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» Twelve New Englanders selected at NHL Draft New England was well-represented at this year's draft, as a dozen of the region's natives were selected.

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» Sources say: Bobby Ryan, Rick Nash both coming to Boston In light of all the silly rumors that always pop up on draft day, Bruins beat writer Jesse Connolly is taking a stab at what's in store tonight.

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» Bruins grab goalie Malcolm Subban, fuel rivalry with Habs The B's selected netminder Malcolm Subban -- the younger brother of Canadiens defenseman P.K. Subban -- in the first round of the NHL draft.

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» Bruins may stand pat with 24th pick Peter Chiarelli said there was a 20 percent chance the Bruins might be able to move up, but it looks like they'll be sticking with the 24th pick in the first round.

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» Predictions for the 2012 NHL Awards Will Bergeron take home the Selke? Is Chara in line for another Norris? Jesse Connolly makes his predictions for all of the NHL's awards.

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» 2012 NHL Draft: Later options for the Bruins With only five total draft picks, the Bruins will have to find value later on in a pool that has decidedly mixed reviews in terms of depth and quality.

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» From NEHJ: Bruins searching for depth Picking at the back of the pack, the Bruins will seek future building blocks at this year's draft on June 22-23 in Pittsburgh.

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» 2012 NHL Draft Profiles: Brendan Gaunce, Stefan Matteau If the Bruins are looking for more power at the forward position in the first round, Brendan Gaunce and Stefan Matteau are legitimate options.

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» 2012 NHL Draft Profile: Jordan Schmaltz For teams in need of a mobile, puck-moving defenseman at a bargain rate, the Green Bay Gamblers' Jordan Schmaltz could fit the bill.

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» 2012 NHL Draft Profile: Oscar Dansk The B's haven't had great luck with goalies in the first round, but could the team roll the dice on Swedish netminder Oscar Dansk at this year's draft?

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» 2012 NHL Draft Profile: Lukas Sutter When it comes to bloodlines and the 2012 NHL Draft, names don’t come with much more recognition than that of Saskatoon center Lukas Sutter.

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» From NEHJ: Vesey tops deep class of regional prospects Coming off of what was one of the thinnest New England-area draft crops in recent memory a year ago, the 2012 class boasts solid depth.

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» 2012 NHL Draft Profiles: Ludvig Byström and Pontus Åberg It's been 12 years since the Bruins took a Swedish player in the first round. One of Ludvig Byström or Pontus Åberg may change that.

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» 2012 NHL Draft Profile: Derrick Pouliot Portland Winterhawks blueliner Derrick Pouliot is yet another player in what is a strong class of defensemen in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.

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» 2012 NHL Draft Profile: Tanner Pearson If NHL clubs are looking for a late-bloomer who could pay immediate dividends, Barrie Colts forward Tanner Pearson just might be their guy.

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» 2012 NHL Draft Profile: Nic Kerdiles An element of unpredictability is why draft rankings are split over U.S. NTDP forward Nic Kerdiles, who came into the year as a surefire first-rounder.

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» Combine rumor: Are the B's looking to trade up at the draft? It may take some maneuvering on the draft board to get things done for Peter Chiarelli and the Bruins.

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