2024-25 Boston Bruins Season Preview

[@kenyadakashai95]

“Welcome back 🙂”is my favorite video intro. Loving the content as always.

[@BobbyWhiting-hk8ds]

Not sure why people are underestimating Boston. They are constantly great every year.

[@kremits9360]

They just can’t seem to get past the 2nd round

[@buckminsterfullerene11]

Just the team with the highest winning percentage the last 20 years. That means nothing to non Bruin fans

[@jonathanpayne4772]

Barring 2011, they choke nearly as much as the Leafs. One cup surrounded by absolute misery.

[@angushiltz4880]

​@@jonathanpayne4772finals in 2013 and 2019.

I think people are just anticipating the fallout from Bergeron and Krejci retiring, and guys like Marchand aging; but they’ve done well… so far. Difficulties in playoffs as well.

[@zachhaist6426]

Pulling for Brazzeau to have a good year, like his drive to and presence in front of the net

[@isaiahwirch9389]

Love this series

[@domenicr2128]

Boston had no business standing their ground against Florida but I believe Sweeney addressed the need for more grit (Zadorov) and offensive production (Lindholm). Swayman is a very passionate goaltender and the strong veteran presence of Marchand keeps that winning contender mentality. I think overall they have a great locker room culture. I can still see them putting up great numbers this year.

[@BrokeHomieTank]

realistically boston really could’ve won between the weird goalie interference call and even the series winning goal being off a weird bounce it was really close i think boston is a top 5 team

[@DylanHoude-e3r]

I hate marchand and he should for sure be in the hall of fame. respect honestly

[@rherchenreder]

The Bruins will have a lot of new faces this year so attaining the team chemistry they’ve had in recent seasons is a question. If they avoid prolonged injuries to top players they have potential to be top 3 in the Atlantic.

[@SomeOne-uy4kj]

Always on point and quite thorough. Cheers for all that!

[@JoeMagician]

While Llindholm for DeBrusk is a largely lateral move unless Elias regains his Calgary form, wouldn't underestimate the huge impact of swapping Zadorov for Grzelcyk. Grze had really fallen off and gotten scratched over and over even as injuries hit the blue line.

[@mattbcameron]

Grzelcyk had almost no defensive presence. He had every opportunity to grow that area and he simply could not get there.

[@kevinjennings6984]

Have been a Bruins fan since the Bobby Orr days, so I’ve seen my share of ups and down. Not here to trash talk or fight, but Boston is becoming a little like Toronto - talented and great in regular season, then stumbles in the post season. Want to see hem win it all, but when the chance is there, a team needs break though. 🐻

[@RRaquello]

A lot of fans might not like him, but Brad Marchand is one of the most obvious Hall-of-Famers playing in the league right now and for the last 10 years. No doubt he'll get in soon after he retires.

[@isaiahwirch9389]

Love the jersey

[@ericveneto1593]

Shannon: do you think the league should introduce an award for best DEFENSIVE defenseman? Who would you name it after?

[@Merlin_From_Shrek_3]

He has mentioned that before

[@ericveneto1593]

@@Merlin_From_Shrek_3 what did he say? I honestly forget

[@Merlin_From_Shrek_3]

@@ericveneto1593 I think he wants one for DFD

[@ericveneto1593]

@@Merlin_From_Shrek_3 who?

Think he named it the Rod Langway award… others have too, if Shannon didn’t

[@claudiodemarco4388]

One of the problems this past season was not winning key games at home. It was an issue during regular season, and it was especially an issue in the playoffs.

[@bjp1920]

They'll miss Ullmark, but they have upgrades elsewhere, and I expect a Korpisalo bounce back. As long as Swayman signs, I'm going bold and saying they win the Presidents. 1st in the Atlantic with 110-115 points.

[@Big-AI]

Favorite players on teams they never played for would be challenging and interesting lol (like Suzuki on vegas)

[@maxpowr90]

Given the video: Ken Dryden was drafted by the Boston Bruins.

[@axxellein]

TRES Cool! A Bruins Fan. since 1957!

[@rodneydecormier1504]

Boston needs to see more puck movement by the d corp. It should help the offense get going. If it doesn’t happen they will be one and done again.

[@mrabon8]

One reason for Marchand's numbers dropping off is he is still adjusting to being the captain. I'm sure that definitely had an impact on his game on the ice.

[@anxxst]

As a 23 year old, (about to be 24), I can confirm I chuckled at the name Bussy. 🤣

[@kurty128]

One big change is our size. Lines 2-4 are going to be physical, and our top D pairing will wear people down in the playoffs.

[@buckminsterfullerene11]

Boston Bruins have the highest winning percentage OF ALL TEAMS of the last 20 YEARS!! Vegas don't count - joined league 2016(8 years). But I get the haters point-of-view...winning the most games the last 20 years means absolutely nothing lol. Clowns

[@Killerbeast-hx5qp]

They should have more cups

[@buckminsterfullerene11]

@@Killerbeast-hx5qp Grr... I can't argue that 😔

[@kurty128]

Valid but Boston is about championships. The organization is hell bent on winning the big one and thats more than I can say about a few of our other organizations (patriots, red sox). The cup is a tough one to get.

[@mattbcameron]

@@Killerbeast-hx5qp all teams would like more cups but it is insanely hard... at least they are in the mix every year.

[@buckminsterfullerene11]

@@kurty128 I'm boycotting the Patriots this year. I am so disgusted with Kraft right now.

[@Robert-ki7bz]

I don't think they'll have as many points this year. They could use some more scoring.

[@maxpowr90]

If Goalie Bob can't fix Korpisalo, his NHL career is done.

[@TheFoolintherainn]

Look what he did with Ullmark I wouldn't be giving goalie Bob any ultimatums! Like I've said many times during the Jeremy swayman discussion, Jeremy can walk - and we'll be fine because we have goalie Bob. Nobody bothers to open up the rosters or take a closer look at who Jeremy actually played - his schedule was handpicked and coddled by Bob One example of many hyphen you can go over Jeremy wins and you'll see he beat Vegas! It was in Boston hyphen neither Mark Stone nor Jack eichel made the trip But fans believe he beat Vegas! Had auston Matthews actually showed up to play, he would not have made it out of first round. Goalie Bob is The wizard of Oz behind the 🥅 When he retires? That's when we might be in trouble. I wouldn't be making demands out of goalie bob. 20 years serving that team, there have been better and worse, yet I don't remember any seasons where goalie Bob has failed Us in net He even filled in for Tim Thomas when he's didn't feel like going to practices, any other coach or team would have fired him and Bob served as Ebug once .

[@HHSGDFootballJPD]

​@@TheFoolintherainnI don't think the comment was Goalie Bob will be out of the league if Korpisalo can't be fixed; the comment was directed towards Korpisalo.

[@TheFoolintherainn]

@@HHSGDFootballJPD fair enough... The subject of your sentence was goalie Bob so I went that direction but I see what you mean (English isn't my only language, please excuse) Korpasalo & Essesna are in the same position as the situation with Linus, except for the fact that ullmark was playing injured in Buffalo 3+ seasons of his career, Sabres didn't let him rehab from his hip surgery because their starting goalie went down and he was called back early... Going to Boston with these coaches, top trainers and rehabs in the world, was like winning the lottery for him! Remember Buffalo suddenly had a fire sale! Surprised many. I think Joonas is shocked & thrilled he's coming to Boston, 30 something year old goalie, career winding down, leaving his prime in another year... I love these 30+ year ole goalies with chips on their shoulders and something to prove This is an opportunity of his lifetime for Joonas. And I think the results will show. Sorry I misunderstood your comment ✌️

[@BioticMT]

At the very least they're a playoff team, I believe. I wouldn't put Boston as a strong contender, but if you at least make the playoff things can happen, and the additions should hopefully make them better. Still think they're in need of a high-end center and winger. But nothing to really be done for that this year. At best Poitras and Lysell show you something, and they can become impact players going forward.

[@erikhalvorseth3950]

Well, if Sway asks for 8 and not 10 its a bit different. Barry locked down Saros at 7.74/8. Juuse is a more proven goalie than Sway. Personally I think Saros got at least .74 too much, but there are arguments for saying he has been underpaid till now, and hes been a very loyal soldier to the franchise. I’d say Boston have to accept that cap has been raised. 6 and some is on the verge of lowballing a goalie that looks to be up there with the elite. I think they have to accept to overpay him some, In the range of 7-7.5/8. No goalie is worth 10 with all their injuries, not even Price or Vaz. 8+ when youre still somewhat unproven is too much

[@Bowman1999]

I wonder how much the Bruins will miss Debrusk and how well the Lindholm & Zadorov contracts will age.

[@gordonmacdowell8117]

The same way everyone says this is the year they make the playoffs for Buffalo and Ottawa, they say this year is the year Boston sees a huge decline and misses the playoffs, but I see them making the second season again and probably knocking off the Leafs in the first round because traditions are important. It'll be interesting to see how the Canucks-Bruins free agency "trade" looks this season. The way the goaltending situation is shaping up, I wouldn't be surprised if Boston loses Swayman to free agency and signs Ullmark in the offseason.

[@AshyLarryson]

I don’t believe you can win a cup without at least one elite center in your lineup

[@LHOH197]

I'm honestly kinda surprised a team in need of a goaltender hasn't tried to put in an offer sheet for swayman especially if it's a rebuilding type team with a good chunk of cap space and really put pressure on the bruins say and I'm just throwing numbers out say 4 or 5 years at say 8.25 million per especially with the bruins cap situation that really could choke the bruins I'm honestly surprised no team has tried that yet

[@HHSGDFootballJPD]

At $8 million dollars, a team that successfully offer-sheet's the Bruins will also give up a boatload of 1st and 2nd round picks for the next 3 or 4 years (and they have to be original to the team, not acquired from a trade). Which only means about seven teams have the opportunity to do it. I don't know how many of the 7 also can't squeeze the contract under the cap. But I'm also surprised Buffalo & Detroit didn't take a swing at him, among other teams.

[@gbgary]

the Centennial jersey SHOULD BE the regular jersey from now on!!!! smfh

[@mcj44]

Looks nice up close, but on TV it looks pretty bad.

[@gbgary]

@@mcj44 I can only watch on TV and I think they look fantastic...whether it's on a closeup or not! the nhl need to go back to white as the home look too.

[@neeltheother2342]

we get it, you're old and nostalgic.

[@gbgary]

@@neeltheother2342 wanting the centennial jersey makes me old and nostalgic? lol

[@quanchi371]

agreed the modern logo/jersey is OVERRATED. too much going on

[@christophercolby2202]

They will be ok, if they can stay healthy. Not alot of experienced depth. Back end solid. But offense, ughh! We shall see. Lets Go Bruins

[@grimper35]

Defintely will be a playoff team. How far will they go? That’s the real question. All their free agent signings and draft picks are over 6’ tall and over 200lbs. Despite Sweeny denying that there was any underlying strategy behind this, it seems pretty clear that BOS thinks that their recent playoff series losses have been due to lack of size and grit… and now they’re moving to correct it. Will it work?

[@michaelsupernor4682]

I think the Bruins will be the #2 team in the Atlantic Division behind the Panthers. But I think they'll finally get past the Panthers in the playoffs. They bulked up and got Pasta some protection so he shouldn't have to drop the gloves in the playoffs again!

[@bostonwarrior4824]

The rumor is next off-season the Bruins will get a new look that’s different and permanent.

[@axxellein]

They adopt the 1956=57 Gold Jersey # and the 1959=60 Black Jersey!!!! Classics!

[@Thunderbirds101]

The decline of the Bruins has been long predicted but has yet to happen. Still, it's been five years since the 2019 Game 7 heartbreak and the Bruins haven't made a deep playoff run since then. The Bruins will definitely be a strong team in the East, but perhaps not a contender compared to the Panthers and the Rangers.

[@tomtalley2192]

Think Florida takes a step backwards this year. Lost a lot on defense, and Bob is getting older.

[@violentmeadow]

If they don't sign Swayman it's going to be a shit show, and Monty is on the hot seat if he blows it in the playoffs again.

[@marks6041]

Will be interesting to see whether Elias Lindholm can handle the fan & media scrutiny in Boston. I'm a Canes fan & he was kind of a prickly dude through-out his tenure in Raleigh. He may work out well for the B's but I have my doubts. If the Bruins don't reach the ECF's this may very well be Jim Montgomery's final season in Beantown.

[@quanchi371]

he just played in Canada, if anything he will get less scrutiny in a city like Boston, where hockey is 4th

[@marks6041]

@@quanchi371 The Boston Bruins faithful are a passionate bunch so it remains to be seen. Most Scandinavian players don't fit the Bruins blueprint & physical style of play. When their fanbase sours on a player things can become quite brutal.

[@angushiltz4880]

​@@quanchi371hockey is 4th in Boston? You must not know Boston or New England at all. Boston and all of New England is a hockey area. The passion and knowledge is on par with most if not all hockey cities in Canada.

[@quanchi371]

​@@angushiltz4880 lived in new england my whole life you're just wrong, sorry. it can be a hockey area and still dwarfed by the other 3 sports. both things can be true.

[@Killerbeast-hx5qp]

Should be Don Sweeney’s final season if they don’t make the ECF

[@michaelb4590]

If bruins lose Pasta or McAvoy for a chunk they’re outside the playoffs. Depth is a big issue

[@jacoblewis6616]

My teeth are gritted

[@gregbayers7214]

Wow I thought Mcavoy had more goals than that

[@johnbrowne2170]

His lack of scoring goals is keeping him from the James Norris.

[@MickRac10]

Long season for Boston? The Bruins are a better team this year tfan last year, other than the goaltending at the moment. This is still a 100+ point team. Last year was supposed to be a bridge year. They had to sign veterans at the minimum and had 109 points.

[@BrotherAlpha]

I think Boston will get worse this year, BUT they will still finish first or second in their division.

[@ericveneto1593]

Is Mike DiPietro related to Rick!

[@cod_d0nk]

@@ericveneto1593 No.

[@zombiejesus7445]

What happened to Maroon? Was he just a 1year deal?

[@BradYaateeh.]

yes,signed with Chicago I think, .

[@Killerbeast-hx5qp]

The definition of a successful season for this team is simple. ECF or bust. Simply making the playoffs isn’t good enough for this team anymore. They need to go on a deep playoff run this year to show that 2019 wasn’t a fluke. If the Bruins fail to reach the ECF under any circumstance (I don’t care if they play Florida round 1) then Don Sweeney needs to be fired. One ECF appearance in his 10 year tenure just isn’t a good enough playoff resume to justify keeping him around.

[@williamwedge3058]

@@Killerbeast-hx5qp I don't know if I fully agree with that, he's done his job in making acquisitions for the team they team itself just collapses every playoffs

[@HHSGDFootballJPD]

I'm sorry, but when the 8 seed sweeps the 3rd best regular season team of all-time, that bracket branch is a little compromised. We probably would've lost to the Bolts like in the '18 season. And while I'd like to see a higher ceiling with this team, 1) @williamwedge3058 is right in that the players have botched it the 1st round the last two years , and 2) Sweeney has done a decent job covering for his own mistakes and actions (like doubling down on goaltending last year when your top 2 centermen retired).

[@Killerbeast-hx5qp]

@@williamwedge3058 The only year you could make this claim is 2023 and even then he failed to construct a defensive core that would go far in the playoffs. Can’t have 3 undersized d-men and expect to go far

[@Killerbeast-hx5qp]

@@HHSGDFootballJPD Bill Zito has double the résumé that Don Sweeney does in half the time employed. When you’re 10 years in and only have one deep run to show for it, it’s more likely than not a GM skill issue

[@thatdudeconz]

Canucks should try make a trade work out and get Carlo from the Bruins. Idk how they do it, but he would be a big add for their blue line

[@johnbrowne2170]

No way the Bruins should trade Carlo. Great defensive defencemen are hard to find.

[@bartsanders1553]

Boston: The team too lazy to stop winning.

[@chrisbelos2834]

i've watch Swayman's interview he did this week on the shut up marc podcast and he's got his business hat on. he knows his worth and his new contract will be the benchmark for future goalies contracts up in 2025, he knows he will not be giving the team a discount and he knows this is all for the business. i think boston already regrets trading their 2023 vezina winner before signing Swayman.

[@michaelrudd1927]

Boston did him a favor in arbitration giving him a 1 year over a 2 year deal. Its in his best interest to take a short deal at like $6.5Mx2-3 then cash in once he's proven he's that top tier. In 2-3 years he probably makes $11M-$12M on an 8 year deal vs what $8.5M now🤷‍♂️

[@jonathanschadenfreude9603]

he isnt worth what he asks for!

[@LucicPower]

Boston sports radio is getting fed up with swayman/gross

[@michaelrudd1927]

@@LucicPower because Boston sports radio aka felger and Mazz suck as a show and just rage bait

[@LucicPower]

@@michaelrudd1927 rage=master

[@deltagolavista1]

Swayman just needs to sign before training camp starts and this team will be fine. I expect another small step back, but nothing drastic.

[@Sempermortis84]

Playoff team.

[@davidmeatty5922]

The Bruins will be an entertaining team to watch. Likely a playoff team. Unlikely to advance beyond the first round unless they draw Toronto as their first round opponents.

[@gregbayers7214]

I think this season is going to be a down year especially if they don’t get Swayman signed before November

[@gabrielrockman]

Swayman is definitely not top 4. I would have to put Shesterkin, Bobrovsky, Vasilevsky, and Hellebuyck as the top 4, the top tier. After that, I could see it being Swayman, but I could also see a case for a bunch of other goaltenders, including Demko and Oettinger, so all three of Shannon's favorite teams have a guy that is borderline top 5. I think Saros, Sorokin, and Markstrom would probably round out my top 10. I think Markstrom is going to look much better with New Jersey, and Ullmark is going to look much worse with Ottawa.

[@MrBlazemaster525]

Swayman's just outside the Top 10 IMO, and only because there isn't enough 1a tape to judge If he does well I can see him within the 6-10 range

[@nickpete165]

You lost your mind

[@gabrielrockman]

@@nickpete165 Because I think he's definitely not top 4? Or because I have him in the top 10?

[@1shotlegend]

If we go by the start of Swayman's debut til now, so 3 years, 122 games played minimum. Bobrovsky ranks 10th in SV (2.68) and tied with 3 others at 10th in GAA (.910). He barely cracks the top 10 with 162 GP.

[@gabrielrockman]

@@1shotlegend Bobrovsky has won two Vezinas, he came in 3rd for the Vezina last season, and he had 16 wins with a 2.32 GAA in last season's playoffs. He is a top tier goalie.

[@Wogger72]

Swayman on his way out?

[@johnbrowne2170]

No.

[@larslan1975]

East will be tough,only one horrible team(CBJ)

[@tehbeernerd]

Come on, Shannon, you have to admit opposing fans potentially shouting “blow out their Bussy” to the Bruins is pretty funny.

[@jacobjones8542]

4448🎉😮🎉😮🎉4t😮5😊😊😊😊😊

[@richmbailey]

Great team, until they played Florida twice in the playoffs. LOL. ;)

[@TrueMr.Quinn1]

Are Boston fans afraid of what’s going on with Swayman?

[@mikedelvecchio3193]

As a Boston fan not really. Word is he’s asking for a certain amount that is too much and if another team sends an offer sheet for said amount and we don’t match it then it’s probably gonna yield a great compensation for him. Either way I’m 80% sure we can talk him down to around 7.5 at most.

[@TrueMr.Quinn1]

@@mikedelvecchio3193 fair enough, good to know

[@mike8099m]

No

[@HHSGDFootballJPD]

I trust goalie coach Bob Essensa and our team's defensive identity. Both will help Korpisalo if he needs to be the starter rather than Swayman.

[@JesusIsKing-y8e]

First comment

[@Southerndevilsfan]

Swiss cheese Swayman is not worth that much.

[@atex6175]

Swayman is top 10 no way is he top 5 right now probably somewhere around 6-8.

[@gsipp00]

Marchand the face of the franchise? I guess the stats say yes.... perhaps one of the least loved of any in the league.

[@davidrmouck5608]

Take Marchand on my team any day!

[@gbgary]

@@gsipp00 what does the lack of league popularity have to do with 63 being the face of the franchise? zip! he's been a terrific player and fan fav from year one.

[@gsipp00]

@@gbgary it doesn't it's an observation...most face of franchise players are generally liked through out the league.. in Marchands case he's only liked in his home arena

[@mike8099m]

@@gsipp00people hate the bruins regardless of who the captain is

[@Peksisarvinen]

Boston is one of the most overrated teams heading into next season. That defense is great, but they have 0 forward depth and 0 punch on offense apart from Pasta, and Swayman is wholly untested as the sole #1 tendy. Even if Swayman plays well and that defense is as good on the ice as it looks on paper, if your second line is Zacha-Coyle-Geekie, you're not a playoff team.

[@1shotlegend]

Marchand-Coyle-Geekie is most likely the 2nd line. To suggest they aren't a playoff team is very ridiculous. Swayman played 44 games, I don't think an extra 12 games will break him. Plus he carried the team through the playoffs.

[@joseph7696]

Boston stinks! 😂 Go Avs!