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— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) October 14, 2023It's evident that the Boston Bruins are looking to infuse some fresh talent into their roster this season. This team has heavily leaned on its veteran players over the past decade. While they've successfully drafted and nurtured talents like Charlie McAvoy, David Pastrnak, and Jeremy Swayman, other top-tier teams have outperformed them in the drafting and development department. Additionally, young players offer the added benefit of being more cost-effective under the salary cap than experienced veterans. John Beecher emerges as a noteworthy prospect with a solid chance of earning a spot in the Opening Night lineup through an impressive training camp and preseason performance. The on-ice practices at camp kicked off on Thursday, and the 2019 first-round draft pick found himself skating alongside Milan Lucic and Jakub Lauko on the fourth line during the first session of the day.
The Champions Hockey League (CHL) is back, and hockey enthusiasts worldwide are gearing up for the excitement that this prestigious tournament brings. With the puck set to drop this Thursday, fans can expect a thrilling season filled with fierce competition, nail-biting moments,
"It's amazing how he comes up with pucks. Like the pucks in between three bodies and he's like a little Tasmanian Devil -- he's twirling all around and the puck just seems to follow him. It’s amazing. He tracks it. He fights for it. He’ll bite your leg off for it. And that's why you love him." -Coach Montgomery on Marchand
NHL Computer PicksDavid Krejci's retirement has been expected and has now been confirmed, leaving the Boston Bruins without their top two centers as they achieved record-breaking wins and points in a season. Krejci made the announcement on Monday through a statement, where he expressed gratitude to team president Cam Neely and general manager Don Sweeney for granting him the time to reach this decision. This follows the retirement of franchise captain and icon Patrice Bergeron, which occurred three weeks prior. "After completing 15 full NHL seasons, I have reached the decision to retire from the premier league in the world," Krejci stated. "I consider myself extremely fortunate to have been part of numerous exceptional teams and to have played alongside incredibly talented teammates." At the age of 37, Krejci came back to North America last autumn to partake in his final NHL season, after spending a year in his home country of Czechia to play in front of his friends and family.
On Monday in Boston, there was no jolt of surprise—only a prevailing sense of sorrow. The retirement declaration from David Krejci on that very day had been foreseen, much like Patrice Bergeron's retirement announcement on July 25. As May marked the final day of Boston Bruins media, players bid tearful farewells to both individuals. Even if the management had clung to hopes of witnessing their two revered figures back on the ice, an everlasting quest for a repeat of Boston's 2011 Stanley Cup victory, they're well-prepared for this juncture in Bruins' history. Within the organization, nobody would have procrastinated until mid-August to initiate the process of devising alternate plans for the upcoming season.
Carl Soderberg has officially announced his retirement from the @NHL after 9 seasons.
Drafted 49th overall to the @StLouisBlues in 2004, Carl began his NHL career with the @NHLBruins in the 2012-13 season. Since then, he’s played in 597 regular-season games and scored 297 points… Bathurst 1000 Live pic.twitter.com/HAK5gmNvN0
Congratulations to David Krejci on a fantastic 15-year NHL career!
He posted 786 points over 1,032 games, 128 points in 160 playoff games, and hoisted the #StanleyCup — all with the @NHLBruins! Krejci also finished fifth in all-time NHL points among Czechia players. RWC 2023 live pic.twitter.com/FVOF7Y7Ti4