Bruins Focusing On ‘Tightening Up Some Areas’ Before Game 1 Vs. Leafs

Bruins Focusing On ‘Tightening Up Some Areas’ Before Game 1 Vs. Leafs

The Boston Bruins are gearing up for the second season, as the B’s will battle the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Bruins head into the playoffs in a bit of a slump, posting just one win over their last five games to close out the regular season. But general manager Don Sweeney isn’t concerned about the B’s April swoon, noting the team will focus on “tightening up” before the quest for the Cup begins at TD Garden on Thursday against the Leafs. For more from Sweeney, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank.

Patriots Pre-Free Agency Depth Chart Shows Biggest Areas Of Need

Patriots Pre-Free Agency Depth Chart Shows Biggest Areas Of Need

NFL teams can begin legally tampering with free agents starting Monday at noon. That should give the New England Patriots a better sense of which players they’ll be able to bring back in free agency. Before the craziness starts, let’s take a look at the Patriots’ depth chart excluding their 13 unrestricted free agents to see how the team looks heading into the offseason. QUARTERBACKStarter: Tom Brady Reserves: Brian HoyerThe Patriots need a developmental quarterback to serve as Brady’s eventual successor. That player should be drafted in the first three rounds of the 2018 NFL Draft.