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Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

5-Minute Major: The Bruins are boring and it’s not just because of their underwhelming new additions

Annika Morris March 19, 2025
The Boston Bruins came into the season with high hopes. They’ve made the last eight consecutive Stanley Cup Playoffs and 15 of the last 17. Just two seasons ago, they broke the NHL record for most points in a single season.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

5-Minute Major: Nashville is proving you can’t buy a good hockey team

Annika Morris February 19, 2025
The Nashville Predators were supposed to be fun. After making some of the biggest signings in the offseason and making the 2024 playoffs, the Preds are 30th in the NHL standings and competing for the 2025 first overall pick.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

5-Minute Major: The Bruins cannot break up their goalie bromance

Annika Morris February 29, 2024
Elliotte Friedman broke the hearts of every Bruins fan on the “32 Thoughts” podcast when he suggested the Boston Bruins trade their beloved goalie, Linus Ullmark. Can the team really break up their goalie bromance of Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman?
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Off the Post: Western Conference playoff preview

Belle Fraser April 19, 2023
Following yesterday's breakdown of the Eastern Conference, Belle Fraser takes a look at the playoff series in the West for a follow-up edition of Off the Post.
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Off the Post: Eastern Conference playoff preview

Belle Fraser April 19, 2023
The NHL playoffs are underway. Columnist Belle Fraser breaks down the Eastern Conference first-round series.
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Off the Post: John Tonelli and the makings of an NHL dynasty

Belle Fraser April 3, 2023
For this week's edition of Off the Post, columnist Belle Fraser sat down with Islanders legend John Tonelli to talk about his historic career in the National Hockey League.
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Off the Post: NHL’s biggest trades before the deadline

Belle Fraser March 1, 2023
With superstar players on the move, many NHL teams made big splashes in a wild 2023 NHL trade deadline.
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Off the Post: Rangers and Blues make a splash in NHL trade season

Belle Fraser February 16, 2023
The New York Rangers made a win-now move ahead of the 2023 NHL trade deadline as they look to make a deep playoff run.
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Off the Post: Chris Drury — the humble hero

Belle Fraser January 25, 2023
Former BU men's ice hockey standout and New York Ranger built a legendary career as an athlete. He now continues his legacy off the ice.
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Off the Post: Terrier great Colby Cohen returns for Battle of Comm Ave.

Belle Fraser December 7, 2022
Ahead of the 288th edition of the Battle of Comm Ave. this Friday, columnist Belle Fraser caught up with former Terrier great Colby Cohen who will be broadcasting the matchup in this week's edition of Off the Post.
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NHL off-season highlights

Belle Fraser September 7, 2022
Belle Fraser, in the most recent edition of Off the Post, lays out the major off season moments and key free agency signings.
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Off the Post: The questionable importance of captaincy in today’s NHL

Belle Fraser March 29, 2022
Columnist Belle Fraser reflects on the importance of captains in the NHL.
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