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16 hours ago
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Ezequiel Duran's two-run single
Bruins Taking Big Risk With Questionable Free-Agent Signing The Boston Bruins made multiple additions to their roster during the first day of free agency, but they did not get a true top-six winger. Instead, they signed an array of bottom-six forwards, with Tanner Jeannot being the most notable. However, this is due to the big contract that he received. 1:47 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
New York Times
a day ago
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- New York Times
How will the Bruins score in 2025-26?
BRIGHTON, Mass. — In 2024-25, 350 NHL forwards logged at least 600 five-on-five minutes, per Natural Stat Trick. Viktor Arvidsson, Mikey Eyssimont, Sean Kuraly and Tanner Jeannot, the Boston Bruins' four primary acquisitions on Tuesday, belonged to this cohort. In terms of points per 60 minutes of play, here is how they performed, with their rank in that 350-forward cluster: For context, Mark Kastelic and Johnny Beecher, fourth-line fixtures for the Bruins, recorded points-per-60 rates, respectively, of 1.25 and 0.64. This placed them at No. 280 and No. 345. At the other end, David Pastrnak (3.13) was No. 1 in the league. Morgan Geekie (2.36) was No. 30. They are ride-or-die linemates given how they optimized each other's performance. When Pastrnak goes for coffee, Geekie will be right alongside to stir in cream and sugar. Advertisement The Bruins, in other words, are in good shape when it comes to the fourth line. They can take further solace in the knowledge that Patrick Brown (15 NHL appearances last year) and Jeffrey Viel (five), who project to be in AHL Providence, will be happy to commute up 95 North if their services are needed. The proliferation of head-crackers aligns with general manager Don Sweeney's preference for an increased degree of hostility. Softness is no longer in their plans. 'That we've tried to support them in infusing the energy, hopefully physicality and the ready-to-go mentality,' Sweeney said when asked how David Pastrnak and Charlie McAvoy should interpret the incoming wave. 'To be a harder out. To be in the fight. To drag people in. I think they know now that we've tried to support them when they're trying to lead the charge.' It remains to be seen whether an injection of wider shoulders and buzzier legs will lift all offensive boats. Much of that will depend on coach Marco Sturm's system and how he instructs his players to react off of puck pursuit. The AHL Ontario Reign, Sturm's previous team, were aggressive on the forecheck. Carrying out Sturm's plan will be nonnegotiable. 'That's the area where we're going to have to make sure we're executing in the style Marco wants to play,' Sweeney said. 'If there's a deficiency of any club at the start of the year, you point to that and say, 'Hey, this group's going to have to work hard to score goals and put it together.' They're all capable. Arvy's capable of scoring 20 goals. Geeks is now capable of scoring 30. That doesn't mean I'm anointing them at the high sides of their careers. But I do believe if you put the whole group together and (they do) what they're capable of doing, we'll score enough. If we play the right way.' It is a big bet. Some of that will be whether greater shooting volume for Geekie (129 five-on-five shots) negates the expected regression from his career-best 20.16 shooting percentage. It is also assuming good health for the 29-year-old Pastrnak. Advertisement But the inflection point of Sweeney's calculation will depend on how the tier under Pastrnak and Geekie perform. The trouble with this group is its narrowness. At this point, Pavel Zacha and Casey Mittelstadt are the surest things among the Bruins' middle six. Zacha slipped to a 1.67 points per 60 rate this past season, well off the 2.52 and 2.32 production from his two previous seasons as a Bruin. It also remains to be seen whether Sturm prefers Zacha at center or wing. Zacha touches the game more in the middle. As for Mittelstadt (1.32), he was far from optimized in 2024-25 when he centered Cole Koepke and Vinni Lettieri. Getting running time with Zacha, for example, could bring more out of him. But the ex-Colorado Avalanche player will need to stiffen his puck strength and defensive coverage to earn second-line shifts for Sturm. As for a No. 2 right wing behind Pastrnak, Sturm's options include, among others, Arvidsson, Marat Khusnutdinov and Fabian Lysell. None of them is ideal. If the Bruins remain challenged at five-on-five, Sweeney is counting on a power-play uptick (15.2 percent, No. 29). This will be Job 1 for new assistant coach Steve Spott, who managed the power play with the Dallas Stars. Spott, in all likelihood, will use the right-shot Arvidsson down low. This could put Arvidsson on the left side of the formation to take advantage of his forehand on jam plays. Spott will also have to consider where he prefers Pastrnak. No. 88 has spent most of his time on the left elbow for one-timers. But opponents sat on Pastrnak this past season because of the lack of threats elsewhere. So Pastrnak shifted to his strong side. This worked well, partly because Pastrnak reinvented himself, mostly as a passer to Geekie at the left elbow. If Pastrnak returns to his off side, Spott will have to determine if Geekie is a dual threat on the opposite flank. Advertisement Spott also has to identify whether McAvoy or Mason Lohrei will be the point man. Whoever it is, he'll have to be more shot-ready. 'If they're taking away Pasta, you know you have to execute on the other side,' Sweeney said. 'Well, if that puck comes out up top, it's supposed to go to the net. Because that's what they're giving you. It's getting connected.' (Photo of David Pastrnak and Elias Lindholm: Michael Reaves / Getty Images)
New York Times
2 days ago
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- New York Times
NHL contract grades: Tanner Jeannot's deal with Bruins and the lessons not learned
Tanner Jeannot has agreed to a five-year contract with a $3.4 million average annual value contract with the Boston Bruins. When it comes to analyzing the moves we see on the first day of NHL free agency — in any given season — some themes tend to repeat themselves. One of the big ones: general managers tend to repeat the mistakes of their peers. Not everyone learns. Jeannot's contract is the latest, best example. We've already seen one team go all in on him as a long-term solution on the bottom six, and we've already seen it blow up in their faces. At the 2023 trade deadline, the Tampa Bay Lightning sent a five-pack of draft picks, including a first-rounder, to Nashville. Advertisement Back then, the Lightning's bet was that Jeannot, a high-end physical presence fresh off a 24-goal rookie season, would help refresh their third and fourth lines. On some level, that made sense; Jeannot was young and cost-controlled. The cost in terms of assets was, of course, ridiculous, but Jeannot's value to a win-now, cash-strapped team had to be at least part of the consideration. Jeannot, of course, played 75 games for the Lightning and, without a shooting percentage of 19.4 to float his game, brought very little to the mix other than hits — too many of which came while he was chasing the puck. He didn't do much for the Kings in his lone season there, either. Lesson learned, you'd think. Now, though, he's going to be a $3.4 million player for five seasons. As a short-term bet, that AAV would've been unwise. As a long-term one, hoo boy. He has a bit of defensive value and, yes, loves to punish his opponents — but that's only enough to stop this from being an 'F.' The bright side for Boston, if there is one, is that they're on track for another rough season. Rostering Jeannot isn't going to be the difference in one way or another. The Lightning needed quality minutes from Jeannot to go on another Stanley Cup run — and in Boston, the stakes aren't going to be nearly as high. Contract grade: D- Fit grade: D+
New York Times
2 days ago
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- New York Times
Bruins sign Tanner Jeannot to five-year, $17 million deal
The Boston Bruins have signed Tanner Jeannot to a five-year, $17 million contract, according to a source associated with the transaction. The 28-year-old strongman scored seven goals and six assists in 67 games for the Los Angeles Kings while averaging 11:01 of ice time per appearance. Jeannot led the Kings with 89 penalty minutes. Advertisement Jeannot made his NHL mark as the centerpiece of one of the league's most recent eye-opening trades. On Feb. 26, 2023, the Tampa Bay Lightning acquired the left-shot wing from the Nashville Predators for a 2025 first-rounder, 2024 second-rounder, 2023 third-rounder, 2023 fourth-rounder, 2023 fifth-round pick and Cal Foote. Jeannot was coming off a 24-goal breakout season with Nashville in 2021-22. Jeannot did not make the impact the Lightning expected. He scored one goal in 20 games for the Lightning following the trade. Tampa traded Jeannot to the Kings on June 29, 2024, for a 2025 second-round pick and 2024 fourth-rounder. The Bruins are making a significant investment considering Jeannot's limited ice time with the Kings. As such, they may consider Jeannot more of a third-line wing and willing enforcer, taking the place of Trent Frederic. The Bruins have always made intimidation a roster priority.
Yahoo
21-06-2025
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Report: Ex-Lightning Tough Guy Expected To Become Free Agent
During this past off-season, the Tampa Bay Lightning traded forward Tanner Jeannot to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for a 2025 second-round pick and a 2024 fourth-round pick. The move was understandable, as the Lightning needed to free up cap space, and Jeannot struggled to find his fit in Tampa Bay. In 55 games with the Lightning during the 2023-24 season, Jeannot recorded seven goals, 14 points, 211 hits, and a minus-10 rating. The 6-foot-2 winger also did not have the bounce-back season he was looking for with the Kings this campaign, as he had just seven goals and six assists in 67 games this year. Advertisement Now, Jeannot is expected to be on the move again. According to Hockey Royalty's Russell Morgan, the former Lightning forward is expected to hit the free-agent market on July 1. While Jeannot has had some struggles in recent seasons, he certainly has the potential to generate interest if he does, in fact, become a free agent this summer. His gritty style of play and size could make him an appealing target for clubs looking to add more toughness to their roster. The 28-year-old also had 24 goals and 41 points in 81 games in 2021-22 with the Nashville Predators. Nevertheless, it will be intriguing to see where Jeannot ends up landing this off-season, but it appears that his time as a King is coming to a close. Advertisement In 75 games over two seasons with the Lightning, Jeannot posted eight goals, 18 points, 97 penalty minutes, 288 hits, and a minus-16 rating/ Photo Credit: © Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
