Michael DeRosa

Michael DeRosa

Joined: May 28, 2021

Michael DeRosa is a freelance writer currently based in the Boston area. Co-Site Expert: Blue Line Station Contributor: BoSox Injection, Causeway Crowd, Kraken Chronicle

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

Bruins: Keep an eye on Craig Smith against the Red Wings

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 20: Nick Foligno #17 of the Boston Bruins clears the puck against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center on October 20, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Bruins: Bruce Cassidy provides update on Nick Foligno

SUNRISE, FL - OCTOBER 27: Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky #72 of the Florida Panthers stops a shot by Erik Haula #56 of the Boston Bruins at the FLA Live Arena on October 27, 2021 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)

Bruins: Erik Haula’s due for his big game

SUNRISE, FL - OCTOBER 27: Head coach Bruce Cassidy of the Boston Bruins directs the players during a break in action against the Florida Panthers at the FLA Live Arena on October 27, 2021 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)

Bruins: This brief homestand is very important

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 13: Curtis Lazar #20 of the Boston Bruins skates during the first period of a game against the Buffalo Sabres at TD Garden on April 13, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Bruins: Losing Curtis Lazar long term would have been bad

Oct 24, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; San Jose Sharks left wing Jonah Gadjovich (42) and Boston Bruins defenseman Derek Forbort (28) exchange words during the first period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Bruins: A couple of firsts happened against the Sharks

Oct 22, 2021; Buffalo, New York, USA; Boston Bruins center Charlie Coyle (13) celebrates his goal during the second period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Bruins: Watch Charlie Coyle closely against the Sharks

UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 25: Craig Smith #12 of the Boston Bruins (c) celebrates his goal at 11:36 of the second period against the New York Islanders and is joined by Charlie McAvoy #73 (l) and Jack Studnicka #23 (r) at Nassau Coliseum on February 25, 2021 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Bruins: Multiple forwards out, Jack Studnicka to be called up

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

Bruins: The former Sabres impress against their old team

Oct 20, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Bruins right wing Karson Kuhlman (83) celebrates his goal against the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Bruins: Keep an eye on Karson Kuhlman against the Sabres

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 30: Nick Foligno #17 of the Boston Bruins shields the puck from Nicolas Aube-Kubel #62 of the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period of the preseason game at TD Garden on September 30, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Bruins: Nick Foligno out for Friday’s game against Buffalo

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: Linus Ullmark #35 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)

Bruins announce starting goaltenders for next two games

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 30: Jeremy Swayman #1 of the Boston Bruins looks on during the second period of the preseason game against the Philadelphia Flyers at TD Garden on September 30, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Bruins made right call starting Jeremy Swayman in opener

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 16: Jake DeBrusk #74 of the Boston Bruins celebrates after scoring a goal against the Dallas Stars during the third period of the Bruins home opener at TD Garden on October 16, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: The third line impresses in season opener

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: A lot has changed since Taylor vs. Tyler

Jun 7, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (73) skates the puck during the third period of game five of the second round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the New York Islanders at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Bruins sign Charlie McAvoy to eight-year extension