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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Off the Post: The NHL defenseman status quo is changing

Belle Fraser March 21, 2023
Columnist Belle Fraser breaks down the shift in defensive style in hockey and the players that signify that shift.
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Stand-up comic Sam Morril heads to The Wilbur next weekend

John Maniace March 3, 2023
Sam Morril will be performing at the Wilbur Theatre from March 10-12, and although the first two days are sold out, tickets are still available for March 12.
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Three Retirements, One Day: NHL says Goodbye to Standout Defenseman

Belle Fraser September 28, 2022

The NHL bid a happy retirement to three standout defensemen on Sept. 20. Zdeno Chara, Keith Yandle and P.K. Subban all announced the conclusion of their professional careers within hours of each other....

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Off the Post: Carey Price departure must prompt change around mental health in NHL

Belle Fraser October 13, 2021
Belle Fraser discusses mental health in the NHL amid Carey Price's voluntary leave of absence.
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Off the Post: Zdeno Chara back for more

Belle Fraser September 24, 2021
Belle Fraser reacts to Zdeno Chara signing with the New York Islanders.
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Why this Bruins season start is noteworthy

Chad Jones February 18, 2021
Chad Jones explains why the Boston Bruins' start to the 2020-21 season is significant.
Off the Post: Matt Grzelcyk’s role is about to dramatically increase

Off the Post: Matt Grzelcyk’s role is about to dramatically increase

Chad Jones October 29, 2020
Torey Krug left the Boston Bruins for the St. Louis Blues, which means Matt Grzelcyk will take on a larger role in Boston.
Off the Post: NHL free agency is off to a blistering start

Off the Post: NHL free agency is off to a blistering start

Chad Jones October 14, 2020
As the NHL has kicked off free agency, a few big signings have truly shaken up the hockey world.
Off the Post: Zdeno Chara is still valuable to the Boston Bruins

Off the Post: Zdeno Chara is still valuable to the Boston Bruins

Chad Jones September 8, 2020
Why Zdeno Chara should stay with the Boston Bruins.
Off the Post: Trading David Backes helps the Bruins now and later

Off the Post: Trading David Backes helps the Bruins now and later

Chad Jones February 24, 2020

Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney pulled the trigger on a trade few thought possible on Friday. Just days before the NHL trade deadline, Sweeney shipped veteran forward David Backes, defenseman...

Off the Post: Zdeno Chara, Boston’s humble, passionate captain

Off the Post: Zdeno Chara, Boston’s humble, passionate captain

Chad Jones February 10, 2020

Before the Bruins took on the Arizona Coyotes Saturday, there was a ceremony to honor Zdeno Chara for two impressive milestones. This season, Chara played in his 1,500th NHL game and suited up for the...

Dropping the Gloves: Can the Flyers and Bruins compete with their NFL counterparts?

Dropping the Gloves: Can the Flyers and Bruins compete with their NFL counterparts?

Jessica Citronberg January 28, 2018
Boston and Philadelphia could not be more different when it comes to sports, other than the fact that they all have NHL, NFL, NBA and MLB teams. Boston fans have been pretty successful in recent years, to say the least. Philly, on the other hand, has not been not so lucky.
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