And it’s usually not a big deal. Except for once around here when it was. In January of 1996, 34-year-old rookie Bruins coach ...

The Bruins were only three points behind first-place Hartford and had a game in hand over the Whalers. “Right now,” said Steve Kasper, “they’ve got everyone motivated. Practices are fun.

Curt Fraser and Steve Kasper thought they would both be returning to the KHL team and their contracts would be honored, but said that all changed in a phone call with the GM in mid-July.

Boston Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery benched star forward David Pastrnak during the third period of Sunday night's 2-0 victory over the Seattle Kraken.