Bruins hold off Chicago for 3-1 win

In Boston, David Pastrnak  scored a double, and the Bruins downed the Chicago Blackhawks, 3-1, on Wednesday night.“I didn’t think we grew our game, but it’s the first game of the year,” Bruins coach Jim Montgomery said. “I didn’t think … Continue reading

Swayman awarded 1-year, $3.475 million contract with Bruins

Jeremy Swayman was awarded a one-year, $3.475 million contract with the Boston Bruins by an independent arbitrator on Tuesday. The 24-year-old goalie had a salary arbitration hearing on Sunday. Swayman was the third of 22 restricted free agents who filed … Continue reading

Frederic signs 2-year, $4.6 million contract with Bruins

Trent Frederic signed a two-year, $4.6 million contract with the Boston Bruins on Tuesday. The contract has an average annual value of $2.3 million. The 25-year-old forward was a restricted free agent and avoided a salary arbitration hearing scheduled for … Continue reading

Bertuzzi signs 1-year, $5.5 million contract with Maple Leafs

Tyler Bertuzzi signed a one-year, $5.5 million contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday. The 28-year-old forward had 30 points (eight goals, 22 assists) in 50 games last season, including 16 points (four goals, 12 assists) in 21 games … Continue reading

Van Riemsdyk signs 1-year, $1 million contract with Bruins

James van Riemsdyk signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Boston Bruins on Saturday. The 34-year-old forward had 29 points (12 goals, 17 assists) in 61 games for the Philadelphia Flyers last season. He scored his 300th NHL goal … Continue reading