Boston Bruins early morning ice time – October 4, 2017 edition

BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 25: Malcolm Subban
BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 25: Malcolm Subban

With the start of the Boston Bruins season one day away, here’s your daily dose of Bruins and NHL news.

  • The opening night roster for the Boston Bruins appears set.  Looks like the youth movement of the NHL is here to stay.  WEEI
  • Boston Bruins goaltender and 2012 first round pick Malcolm Subban was claimed off waivers by the Vegas Golden Knights, which GM Sweeney called “disappointing.”  Boston Herald
  • Patrice Bergeron is day-to-day with a lower body injury.  Cause for concern?  But could Torey Krug play in the season opener?  Masslive.com
  • Ryan Spooner has an…unusual offseason hobby.  While most NHLers hit the links, DJ Spoons hits the turntables.  Popternative
  • NBC Sports Boston writer Joe Haggerty thinks Matt Beleskey has turned a corner and will contribute this season.  NBC Sports Boston

Around the NHL…

BUFFALO, NY – APRIL 05: Jack Eichel of the Buffalo Sabres, right, gives his jersey to a fan after their NHL game against the Montreal Canadiens at KeyBank Center on April 5, 2017 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Bill Wippert/NHLI via Getty Images)
BUFFALO, NY – APRIL 05: Jack Eichel of the Buffalo Sabres, right, gives his jersey to a fan after their NHL game against the Montreal Canadiens at KeyBank Center on April 5, 2017 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Bill Wippert/NHLI via Getty Images) /

More from Causeway Crowd

  • Buffalo Sabres young gun Jack Eichel signs a huge 8 year, $80 million contract extension.  I’d say “drinks on Jack,” but he’s only 20 years old.  SBNation
  • Many feel the Tampa Bay Lightning are the favorites to win the Atlantic this season.  What does their opening night lineup look like?  Tampa Bay Lightning
  • The Bruins arch-rival Montreal Canadiens also announced their opening night roster.  Will they repeat as Atlantic Division champions?  Montreal Canadiens
  • Last season, the Toronto Maple Leafs were led by three rookie sensations.  Who joins them this season to try to reach the top of the Atlantic?  Toronto Maple Leafs
  • Boston College alum Johnny Gaudreau, aka Johnny Hockey, will be contributing $1,000 to charity for every goal he scores this season.  Calgary Flames
  • The Vegas Golden Knights are already making an impact on the community.  After the tragedy that took place is Las Vegas earlier this week, the team is partnering to donate $300,000 to victims and first responders.  Vegas Golden Knights Twitter

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