A big opportunity for Urho Vaakanainen - and an even bigger opportunity for Don Sweeney draft takes
Bruins defenseman Urho Vaakanainen is getting a big opportunity with his latest callup. But it's an even bigger opportunity for people who like trashing Don Sweeney's draft history.
Cassidy: Bruins could dress 7 defensemen if Chara can't play in Game 5
With the Bruins running low on proven defensemen, Bruce Cassidy could tap two players for the job of replacing Zdeno Chara.
Bruins Practice: John Moore likely in for Matt Grzelcyk, Patrice Bergeron will play Game 3 after maintenance day
John Moore's in and so is Patrice Bergeron, despite the Bruins center missing Friday's practice.
NHL suspends Senators' Borowiecki one game for elbowing Bruins d-man Urho Vaakanainen
The Ottawa defender will miss one game, while the Bruins rookie defender is on the shelf indefinitely.
2018 Bruins Development Camp: Previewing Camp Of Fresh Faces
By Ty Anderson, 985TheSportsHub.com The ice is ready and the rookies are in town. It must be time for the Bruins' annual Development Camp, taking place at Warrior Ice Arena for the second year in a row. This year's Development Camp roster features 29 players, including 16 forwards, 10 defensemen and three goaltenders. The roster…
Urho Vaakanainen Wants To Fight For NHL Spot This Fall
By Ty Anderson, 985TheSportsHub.com Fresh off signing his three-year, entry-level contract with the Boston Bruins, 2017 first-round pick Urho Vaakanainen has laid out his expectations for his first fall in town. "My goal is to get a spot in Boston," the 19-year-old Vaakanainen admitted. "But other than that, I don’t really have any expectations. I’m…
Bruins Officially Sign Urho Vaakanainen To Entry-Level Contract
By Ty Anderson, 985TheSportsHub.com The Bruins made it official Wednesday, signing defenseman Urho Vaakanainen to a three-year entry-level contract with an annual cap hit of $925,000 plus bonuses. The 2017 first-round pick (18th overall) of the Bruins, Vaakanainen spent last season with SaiPa of the Finnish Liiga, with four goals and 11 points, as well as…
Report: Bruins Hoping To Sign Urho Vaakanainen Before July
By Ty Anderson, 985TheSportsHub.com The Bruins are aiming to get 2017 draft pick Urho Vaakanainen signed before the start of the club's annual rookie development camp on June 23, according to a report from Mark Divver of the Providence Journal. Drafted by the Bruins with the 18th overall pick last year, the 6-foot-1 defenseman recorded…