Editorials

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI - JUNE 09: Marcus Johansson #90 of the Boston Bruins gets a high five from a fan as he walks back to the locker room before Game Six of the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Final between the Boston Bruins and the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center on June 09, 2019 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Brian Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Marcus Johansson, thanks for your efforts!

Boston Bruins: American college system the preferred route for prospects

Boston Bruins: How to create cap space without trading David Backes?

Boston Bruins: Still plenty left to get done this summer

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 27: Connor Clifton #75 of the Boston Bruins plays against the St. Louis Blues during Game One of the 2019 Stanley Cup Finals at TD Garden on May 27, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: They struck gold extending Connor Clifton

BOSTON, MA - JUNE 12: St. Louis Blues defenseman Vince Dunn (29) covers Boston Bruins right wing Noel Acciari (55) as St. Louis Blues goalie Jordan Binnington (50) peeks around during Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Boston Bruins and the St. Louis Blues on June 12, 2019, at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Is Noel Acciari returning completely reliant on other moves?

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - JUNE 21: (L-R) Don Sweeney and Cam Neely of the Boston Bruins attend the first round of the 2019 NHL Draft at Rogers Arena on June 21, 2019 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: What do trades tell us about the roster’s value?

Boston Bruins (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Could do far worse than targeting these unqualified players

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 03: Jakub Vrana #13 of the Washington Capitals skates with the puck against Brandon Carlo #25 of the Boston Bruins in the first period at Capital One Arena on February 3, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: How about putting an offer sheet out to Jakub Vrana?

BOSTON, MA - JUNE 6: The Boston Bruins bench and Coach Cassidy stand for the National Anthem. During Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals featuring the Boston Bruins against the St. Louis Blues on June 6, 2019 at TD Garden in Boston, MA. (Photo by Michael Tureski/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Salary cap increase means something has got to give

BOSTON, MA - JUNE 6: David Backes #42 of the Boston Bruins arrives prior to the start of the game against the St Louis Blues during Game Five of the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the TD Garden on June 6, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brian Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: There is still hope for ditching the David Backes contract

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 19: General Manager Don Sweeney of the Boston Bruins poses with the General Manager of the Year Award during the 2019 NHL Awards at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on June 19, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Don Sweeney deserved General Manager of the Year

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 06: Torey Krug #47 of the Boston Bruins attempts a shot against the St. Louis Blues during the third period in Game Five of the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Final at TD Garden on June 06, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Trading Torey Krug would be foolish

ST. LOUIS, MO - JUNE 03: Boston Bruins' David Backes is held back by linesman Derek Amell during the third period of Game 4 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals hockey game between the St. Louis Blues and the Boston Bruins on June 3, 2019, at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO. (Photo by Tim Spyers/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Looks like we’re stuck with David Backes

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 12: Tuukka Rask #40 of the Boston Bruins reacts after his teams 4-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues in Game Seven of the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Final at TD Garden on June 12, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Tuukka Rask is not the guilty party in Cup Final loss

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 12: Charlie McAvoy #73 of the Boston Bruins reacts after his teams defeat to the St. Louis Blues in Game Seven of the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Final at TD Garden on June 12, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Team needs to be proud despite a painful defeat

BOSTON - JUNE 12: Boston Bruins' Brad Marchand reacts at end of the Bruins' 4-1 loss. The Boston Bruins host the St. Louis Blues in Game 7 of the 2019 Stanley Cup Finals at TD Garden in Boston on June 12, 2019. (Photo by Stan Grossfeld/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Brad Marchand has to take some of the blame

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI - JUNE 09: Zdeno Chara #33 of the Boston Bruins celebrates his empty-net goal with goaltender Tuukka Rask #40 during the third period of Game Six of the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Enterprise Center on June 09, 2019 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Game 7, whatever it takes to win

BOSTON, MA - JUNE 6: David Backes #42 of the Boston Bruins arrives prior to the start of the game against the St Louis Blues during Game Five of the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the TD Garden on June 6, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brian Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Don’t be foolish and slot David Backes back into the line-up

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 06: David Perron #57 of the St. Louis Blues is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a third period goal as Noel Acciari #55 of the Boston Bruins in Game Five of the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Final at TD Garden on June 06, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Craig Berube’s cry a potential turning point in final

OTTAWA, ON - OCTOBER 23: Boston Bruins defenseman Urho Vaakanainen (58) waits a pass during first period National Hockey League action between the Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators on October 23, 2018, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Does Urho Vaakanainen replace Zdeno Chara for Game 5?

ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - JUNE 03: Brayden Schenn #10 of the St. Louis Blues celebrates his empty-net goal in the third period at 18:31 as Tuukka Rask #40 of the Boston Bruins looks on in Game Four of the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Enterprise Center on June 03, 2019 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Only Tuukka Rask seemed to show up for Game 4

ST. LOUIS, MO - JUNE 1: Jordan Binnington #50 of the St. Louis Blues blocks a shot from Charlie Coyle #13 of the Boston Bruins in Game Three of the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Enterprise Center on June 1, 2019 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Joe Puetz/NHLI via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Are Charlie Coyle’s numbers an anomaly or for real?

ST. LOUIS, MO - JUN 01: Boston Bruins leftwing Jake DeBrusk (74) and St. Louis Blues defenseman Joel Edmundson (6) collide near the Bruins team bench during Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Boston Bruins and the St. Louis Blues, on June 01, 2019, at Enterprise Center, St. Louis, Mo. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Intensity has well and truly hit Stanley Cup Final levels

ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - JUNE 01: Patrice Bergeron #37 of the Boston Bruins is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a first period goal against the St. Louis Blues in Game Three of the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Enterprise Center on June 01, 2019 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Patrice Bergeron silences any doubters with three point night

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 26: David Backes #42 of the Boston Bruins walks through the hall way to practice during Media Day ahead of the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Final at TD Garden on May 26, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: David Backes to meet his former team for the Stanley Cup

BOSTON, MA - JUNE 24: Duncan Keith #2 of the Chicago Blackhawks shakes hands with Zdeno Chara #33 of the Boston Bruins after Game Six of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Final at TD Garden on June 24, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Which players will be returning to the Stanley Cup Final?

SOUTH BEND, IN - JANUARY 01: Head coach Bruce Cassidy of the Boston Bruins talks to his team while they play against the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2019 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic game at Notre Dame Stadium on January 1, 2019 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Winter Classic proved to be the turning point