The Bruins Diehards Blog
Written content. From the biggest B’s fans, for the biggest B’s fans.
Current Playoff Format Robbing Fans of Bruins & Lightning ECF
The blood in the Bruins and Lightning rivalry is already boiling, but imagine the kind of intensity we'd see if these two teams were to be duking it out in May or June instead of late April.
Have we seen the last of David Backes in Boston?
When the Bruins signed him in the summer of 20116-17 to a 5-year $30 million contract that included a $13 million signing bonus, the vast majority of the people were shocked at the price tag. We thought coming to the Bruins was a hard-nosed player from his time as a captain with the Blues who fit the mold as a Bruin. The first season started out reasonably decent for him, with 17 goals along with 21 helpers. His stay here in Boston has been overshadowed by injuries and a colon surgery that limited his time on the ice for the Bruins.
Addressing the Rumors Surrounding Danton Heinen
Although the third line is beautifully designed, they aren't able to be effectively deployed. They have been separated for what feels like months - rotating between the three of them at taking a stab at filling the 2RW void.