Boston Bruins early morning ice time – October 4, 2017 edition
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…
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- Harrison, Toporowski shine in Prospects Challenge
- Obscure former Boston Bruins: Steven Kampfer
- Bruins release Prospects Challenge roster, schedule Tuesday
- Bruins release full “Historic 100” list ahead of season
- McAvoy, Lucic named to “Historic 100” list over the weekend
- 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