The Boston Bruins improved to 2-0 in the preseason with a 4-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night at TD Garden. Anton Khudobin, presumably the frontrunner for the team’s backup goalie job, made 20 saves in the victory. The backup netminder position is one of the most interesting roster battles in training camp, and NESN’s Andy Brickley gave his impression of Khudobin’s latest performance in the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
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Bruins Prospects Understand Great Opportunity Preseason Games Present
The Boston Bruins will have their first taste of true competition Monday night. The Bruins will host the rival Montreal Canadiens in their first preseason game. After Sunday’s practice, B’s head coach Bruce Cassidy labeled preseason games as “the best evaluator,” as these contests considerably will help dictate whether a player is worthy of a roster spot. NESN’s Alex Kraemer caught up with two Bruins prospects — Jake DeBrusk and Anders Bjork — after Sunday’s training session. Both players are excited for Monday’s game, and understand how important the preseason is in terms of making the NHL roster. For more on the Bruins,... NESN.com
Bruins Ready For First Training Camp With Bruce Cassidy As Head Coach
The Boston Bruins made a coaching change last season, replacing longtime bench boss Claude Julien with Bruce Cassidy. The B’s then made a late-season push and secured a playoff spot with Cassidy at the helm, and that experience should help both him and the team Thursday when they begin training camp. Check out Andy Brickley’s thoughts on Cassidy’s first camp as B’s coach in the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Charlie McAvoy, Bruins Preparing For Upcoming Season With Captains Practices
Believe it or not, hockey will be back before you know it. Camp soon will start for the Boston Bruins — Sept. 7 for rookies — and captains practices already are underway. NESN was at Friday’s practice, where young defenseman Charlie McAvoy talked about his growth over the offseason. Hear what McAvoy said about that and more in the video from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank, above. ... NESN.com
Don Sweeney Recognizes ‘Importance’ Of Bruins Fan Fest For Young Supporters
It might be August, but hockey season is right around the corner. As the Boston Bruins prepare to open their season on Oct. 5, some players, coaches and front office personnel currently are traveling New England for Bruins Fan Fest 2017. The tour’s second leg took place in Manchester, N.H., on Sunday, and Bruins general manager Don Sweeney believes introductory events like Fan Fest are vital to getting young fans excited about the sport of hockey. To hear Sweeney discuss Sunday’s stop, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Torey Krug Impressed By Bruins’ Mix Of Veterans, Promising Young Players
The Boston Bruins kick off the 2017-18 NHL season on Oct. 5 against the defending Western Conference champion Nashville Predators. Bruins defenseman Torey Krug is excited for the upcoming campaign, and one reason why is the team’s exciting mix of talented veterans and promising young players. Check out Sarah Davis’ interview with Krug in the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Internal Competition An Encouraging Sign At Bruins Development Camp
The Boston Bruins have made six first-round picks over the last three NHL drafts. As a result, they have a deep, talented prospect pool. Many of these prospects recently attended the Bruins’ development camp, where internal competition for potential NHL roster spots was an encouraging sign for the team’s future. For an in-depth look, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com