Boston Bruins and Trade Rumors
The Boston Bruins are making headlines as trade talks heat up during the Olympic break. With a keen eye on bolstering their defense, the Bruins are reportedly interested in St.
Louis’ right-handed defenseman, Justin Faulk. This potential move, highlighted by Jimmy Murphy of RG, could be a game-changer for the Bruins as they look to solidify their blue line.
As the discussions unfold, fans are weighing the pros and cons of bringing Faulk into the fold.
Meanwhile, the Bruins are taking a breather today but will be back on the ice tomorrow morning for practice at 10:30 AM.
Bruins Prospects in Action
The Bruins’ prospect pool is bustling with activity. Cole Chandler, playing for Shawinigan in the QMJHL, recently served a one-game suspension following a late-game altercation. Despite the setback, Chandler remains a player to watch.
Tonight’s lineup for Bruins prospects features several exciting matchups:
- AHL: Providence takes on Belleville at 7:05 PM in Providence, RI.
- ECHL: Maine faces Bloomington at 8:00 PM in Bloomington, IL.
- NCAA: Miami Ohio vs.
Minnesota-Duluth at 5:30 PM in Oxford, OH.
- Boston College vs.
UConn at 7:00 PM in Chestnut Hill, MA.
- Quinnipiac vs.
Cornell at 7:00 PM in Hamden, CT.
- Harvard vs.
Union at 7:00 PM in Schenectady, NY.
- North Dakota vs.
St. Cloud State at 8:07 PM in Grand Forks, ND.
- Western Michigan vs. Colorado College at 9:00 PM in Colorado Springs, CO.
USA Hockey Triumphs
Team USA’s women’s hockey team clinched a thrilling gold medal victory over Canada, sealing the win with an overtime goal. Aerin Frankel, Boston Fleet's standout goaltender, was a wall in the net, boasting a .985 save percentage throughout the Olympics. Megan Keller, another Boston Fleet star, scored the decisive overtime goal, adding to her impressive resume.
NHL Updates
Sidney Crosby’s injury during Canada’s quarterfinal game has left the Penguins with questions as they navigate the playoff race. However, with a youth movement underway, Pittsburgh has trade options if needed.
In other NHL news, the New Jersey Devils’ Luke Hughes is back in practice after an injury hiatus, and the Florida Panthers are gearing up for a challenging push in the tight Eastern Conference.
Remaining Olympic Schedule
- Friday: United States vs. Slovakia at 3:10 PM (Semifinal)
- Saturday: Bronze Medal Game at 2:40 PM
- Sunday: Gold Medal Game at 8:10 AM
Stay tuned as the action continues to unfold both in the Olympics and the NHL.