James Gatlin

James Gatlin

Joined: Feb 5, 2021

Jamie is the Site Expert at Hook Em' Headlines. He has previously written for USA Today about Texas Longhorns Athletics. He has also covered MLB and Milb for various publications, focusing on the Worcester WooSox and Boston Red Sox. He is a credentialed NHL and MLB Reporter. When he is not covering sports, you can find Jamie by the ocean.

Boston Bruins, Jack Studnicka (Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports)

Jack Studnicka has an opportunity to prove his value

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 27: Charlie McAvoy #73 of the Boston Bruins looks on during a game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Boston Bruins at PPG PAINTS Arena on April 27, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Boston Bruins won 3-1. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

Charlie McAvoy is on pace to have a career year

Apr 29, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) celebrates his goal against the Buffalo Sabres with center Patrice Bergeron (37) during the first period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

David Pastrnak has been in vintage form in January

Jan 20, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins left wing Jake DeBrusk (74) skates with the puck during the third period against the Washington Capitals at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports

Jake DeBrusk is stepping up his game for the Bruins

Nov 15, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Boston Bruins defenseman Urho Vaakanainen (58) tries to control the puck against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Boston defeated Toronto. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

This Bruins defenseman is taking advantage of his chances

Nov 21, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins left wing Erik Haula (56) gets ready to take a face off during the third period against the Calgary Flames at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

This forward’s offense has emerged in January for Bruins

May 10, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins left wing Taylor Hall (71) reacts after scoring the winning goal in overtime against the New York Islanders at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Taylor Hall has been in vintage form so far in 2022 for Bruins

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: Oskar Steen #62 of the Boston Bruins skates against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on September 28, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

This Bruin is proving why he should be in the lineup more

Oct 16, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins right wing Craig Smith (12) controls the puck during the third period against the Dallas Stars at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Craig Smith has rediscovered his offensive touch for Bruins

Nov 14, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins center Charlie Coyle (13) reacts after scoring a goal during the third period against the Montreal Canadiens at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports

Charlie Coyle has bounced back after a rough 2020-2021 campaign

Dec 11, 2021; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Boston Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk (48) controls the puck against the Calgary Flames during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Matt Grzelcyk is starting to find his touch offensively

Oct 22, 2021; Buffalo, New York, USA; Boston Bruins goaltender Linus Ullmark (35) makes a glove save during the second period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

After a slow start, Linus Ullmark has turned it up as of late

Nov 21, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins left wing Erik Haula (56) gets ready to take a face off during the third period against the Calgary Flames at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

This forward stepped up with Marchand out of lineup

Feb 1, 2020; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Boston Bruins left wing Anton Blidh (81) skates with the puck against the Minnesota Wild in the first period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: David Berding-USA TODAY Sports

Bruins: This winger is playing some of his best hockey

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 30: Taylor Hall #71 of the Boston Bruins skates against the Philadelphia Flyers during a practice shootout following the preseason game at TD Garden on September 30, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Bruins defeat the Flyers 4-2. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: How to get Taylor Hall back on track

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 13: Jeremy Swayman #1 of the Boston Bruins stops a shot in the third period against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center on November 13, 2021 in Newark, New Jersey. The Boston Bruins defeated the New Jersey Devils 5-2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Jeremy Swayman is off to a solid start