What year were the Boston Bruins founded?

The Boston Bruins were founded in 1924, by Charles Francis Adams.

When did the Boston Bruins play their first game?

They played their first game on Dec. 1, 1924, defeating the new Montreal Maroons 2-1 at Boston Arena.

Who is the current head coach of the Boston Bruins?

Jim Montgomery is the current head coach for the Boston Bruins.

Vegas Golden Knights: News, Rumors, Schedule, Roster, Stats

The Vegas Golden Knights joined the NHL in 2017 as the league’s first expansion team since 2000 when the Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild started operations. The Golden Knights broke the mold for expansion franchises by winning their division and reaching the Stanley Cup Final in their inaugural season. It was the most successful debut season for an expansion franchise in the history of North American professional sports. Although they lost that series to the Washington Capitals, the Golden Knights followed it up with five playoff appearances in their first six seasons. They won their first Stanley Cup in 2023.

Every NHL Team’s Breakout Candidate in 2024-25

Michael Ostrower | August 1, 2024August 1, 2024

The biggest moves of the 2024 offseason have passed and the 2024-25 season is close to two months away, meaning it is the perfect time to start predicting how each NHL team will perform. Every season comes with countless shocking results and breakout stars. This season is expected to be no different as the caliber of skill in the league is at an all-time high. While it is obvious Connor McDavid and Cale Makar will continue their stardom, who are the lesser-known players poised to break out? Anaheim Ducks – Mason McTavish Mason McTavish was selected with the third overall…

9 NHL Teams That Missed in Free Agency

Alex Chauvancy | July 22, 2024July 22, 2024

Last week, we looked at which teams fared best in free agency. Today, we’ll look at some teams who took the wrong approach or maybe didn’t improve their rosters as much as it may seem. Of note, this article only includes UFA signings, so if your favorite team made some trades, those transactions will not be discussed in great detail. Boston Bruins Notable UFA Signings The Boston Bruins made a few depth additions, but their most notable acquisitions were signing Elias Lindholm and Nikita Zadorov to some pretty pricey contracts. Center depth was a problem for the Bruins this past…

Golden Knights Will Miss Jonathan Marchessault

Ben Fisher | July 19, 2024July 19, 2024

Winning has been a big part of the Vegas Golden Knights’ culture since day one, but so have cap management headaches. It seems like every offseason, the club’s tight cap situation forces the exodus of one or more key players, so much so that fans have become somewhat numb to it. In recent years, losing the likes of Max Pacioretty and Reilly Smith has mostly been shrugged off by a fan base that has grown accustomed to Vegas’ cold, business-like approach to asset management. The loss of Golden Knights original and fan favorite Jonathan Marchessault might prove to be different….

Islanders’ Lamoriello Needs to Follow Golden Knights’ Ruthless Trade Model

Michael Ostrower | July 17, 2024July 17, 2024

When Lou Lamoriello took over as the New York Islanders general manager (GM) following captain John Tavares’ departure, he created an identity on Long Island. This identity became a well-structured, tight-knit team rooted in defense, responsibility, and most importantly, loyalty. He achieved this loyalty through long-term contracts with no-trade clauses…

Today in Hockey History: July 13

Matthew Zator | July 13, 2024July 13, 2024

July 13 has been all about returning to sites of great success throughout National Hockey League history. A handful of Hall of Fame players and coaches made return trips to teams they were either drafted by or hoisted Stanley Cups for. So, let’s begin our daily trip back in time…

Golden Knights Struggling to Address Voids in Forward Corps

Ben Fisher | July 11, 2024July 11, 2024

With six unrestricted free agents set to hit the market — including five forwards — and a need to adjust their goaltending situation, the Vegas Golden Knights were always going to struggle to cover all areas of need this offseason amidst a tight cap situation. After adding $1 million in…

Golden Knights Took Major Risk With 1st-Round Pick Trevor Connelly

Ben Fisher | July 9, 2024July 9, 2024

The Vegas Golden Knights’ 2024 Draft class was never going to be plentiful. After trading away their second-, third-, fourth-, fifth- and seventh-round picks, the club needed to acquire a third-rounder in the Logan Thompson deal just to muster four draft picks. To ensure they added young skill to the…

Following Tampa and Vegas’ Lead? Oilers Might Use LTIR for Kane

Jim Parsons | July 3, 2024July 3, 2024

The Edmonton Oilers face a small challenge as they work to get under the salary cap after their spending spree in free agency. With the recent additions of players like Jeff Skinner, Viktor Arvidsson, and Adam Henrique, the Oilers are now sitting $2.5 million over the $88 million salary cap….

Golden Knights Address Goaltending Depth Issues

Ben Fisher | July 3, 2024July 3, 2024

The Vegas Golden Knights still have plenty of questions to answer and moves to make this offseason, but their goaltending appears to be set after the first day of free agency. After parting ways with Logan Thompson, trading for Akira Schmid and signing Ilya Samsonov, the Golden Knights solidified their…

Devils Trade Schmid & Holtz to Golden Knights for Cotter

Jim Bay | June 29, 2024June 29, 2024

The New Jersey Devils have traded goaltender Akira Schmid and forward Alexander Holtz to the Vegas Golden Knights. The Devils acquire forward Paul Cotter and a third-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. The Golden Knights found their replacement for Logan Thompson and added more in the process. Cotter, 24,…

Capitals Acquire Logan Thompson From Golden Knights

Michael Ostrower | June 29, 2024June 29, 2024

The Washington Capitals have acquired goaltender Logan Thompson from the Washington Capitals, according to insider Elliotte Friedman. After trading Darcy Kuemper to the Los Angeles Kings earlier this offseason, the Capitals solidified their goaltending tandem with Thompson. Related: THW 2024 Draft Guide Thompson went 25-14-5 with the Golden Knights this season,…

Vegas Golden Knights Draft Trevor Connelly 19th Overall

Jordan Orth | June 28, 2024June 28, 2024

With the 19th of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, the Vegas Golden Knights have selected Trevor Connelly from the Tri-City Storm of the United States Hockey League (USHL) About Trevor Connelly Trevor Connelly has been one of the top players in the USHL, demonstrating exceptional playmaking abilities. In the previous…

4 Golden Knights Trade Targets This Offseason

Ben Fisher | June 25, 2024June 25, 2024

We recently looked at possible free-agent targets that the Vegas Golden Knights could zero in on come July 1, ostensibly to fill the anticipated void left by six forwards who need new contracts. However, the history of the club (if you look past Alex Pietrangelo, anyway) would suggest that general…

Devils and Golden Knights Are Perfect Trade Partners

JP Gambatese | June 22, 2024June 22, 2024

There’s no two ways around it — the Vegas Golden Knights are in all sorts of trouble with the salary cap. Entering the off-season, they’ve got just south of $900,000 in cap space with 20 players under contract, not including Conn Smythe winner Jonathan Marchessault, who I’m sure is a…

NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Red Wings, Ducks, Senators, Coyotes

Jim Parsons | June 22, 2024June 22, 2024

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there could be interest in the Vegas Golden Knights goaltenders, opening the door for some serious change in Vegas’ crease. Meanwhile, the Detroit Red Wings could make changes to their blue line and Steve Yzerman gives his thoughts on the team’s goaltending. The Anaheim Ducks…

Rangers Should Target These Vegas Golden Knights in Free Agency

Brendan Azoff | June 20, 2024June 20, 2024

While the Stanley Cup Final rages on, NHL general managers are getting busy. We have seen some trades, waiver claims, and swirling rumors of buy-out candidates, gearing us up for an exciting offseason. The New York Rangers were at the forefront of the activity, placing veteran Barclay Goodrow on waivers…

Today in Hockey History: June 20

Matthew Zator | June 20, 2024June 20, 2024

June 20 has only ever seen three games played, but one of them provided a memorable goal for the underdogs and the other tied an NHL postseason record shared by only a few teams. There were also two NHL Entry Drafts on this date, with the same team picking first…

Insider Told Golden Knights Open to Big Trade Package For Marner

Jim Parsons | June 12, 2024June 12, 2024

It should come as no surprise to hear that the Vegas Golden Knights might be dipping their toes into the Mitch Marner trade waters. A team that regularly gets in on big deals and is around almost every major player that becomes available on the trade market, the Golden Knights…

4 Free Agents the Golden Knights Should Target

Ben Fisher | June 11, 2024June 11, 2024

As we covered last week, a good chunk of the Vegas Golden Knights’ forward corps will be in need of new contracts come July 1. As it stands now, six forwards, representing 94 goals from this season’s club, are set to become free agents. And there’s uncertainty over the Vegas…

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Golden Knights FAQ

What year were the Vegas Golden Knights founded?

The Vegas Golden Knights joined the NHL in 2017 as the league’s first expansion team since 2000.

When did the Vegas Golden Knights play their first game?

The Golden Knights played their first game on Oct. 6, 2017. They played the Dallas Stars and won 2-1.

Who is the current head coach of the Vegas Golden Knights?

Bruce Cassidy is the current head coach for the Vegas Golden Knights.