At least we are moving closer to hockey season.
There are 64 days until the Boston Bruins’ home opener and 51 days until training camp opens at Warrior Ice Arena.
As for the Bruins, it’s not breaking news that Michael DiPietro will assume the backup goalie role this fall. Don Sweeney pointed to him after the July 1 frenzy, just hours after freeing up the role. DiPietro has been with the organization since 2022 and has nothing more to prove in Providence, while the Bruins have seen other goaltenders graduate from the AHL and succeed elsewhere.
In other league news, “there’s nothing happening” with Kirill Marchenko and the Blue Jackets, despite reports that they were close to moving him out. The Senators are looking to add, and Steve Staios mentioned a “secondary push” that the Sens are keeping an eye on. A KHL team has interest in an unrestricted free agent, but he is still hopeful for a call from an NHL team.
Also, Detroit’s parting gift from Steve Yzerman, more prospect talk, who the Panthers need to sign next, and standouts from Day 1 of the World Juniors Summer Showcase.
Happy Monday, catch up on Bruins and league news in today’s Daily Bean:
Boston Bruins
DIPIETRO: The Joonas Korpisalo trade freed up the backup role in Boston, and Michael DiPietro has proven himself worthy of a shot at the NHL throughout his time in Providence. DiPietro won the AHL’s best goalie award in each of the last two years and picked up league MVP honors this past season.
Don Sweeney, as well as goalie coaches Bob Essensa and Mike Dunham, are all confident in the 27-year-old goaltender, and he was “primarily why” Korpisalo was moved.
Bruins Offseason Schedule
Friday, September 11: Rookie Camp opens – Warrior Ice Arena, Brighton, MA
Wednesday, September 16: Training Camp opens – Warrior Ice Arena, Brighton, MA
Sunday, September 20: First preseason game – TD Garden, Boston, MA
Tuesday, September 29: Home opener – TD Garden, Boston, MA
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