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Although he's a heavy underdog going up against Vegas' Gerard Gallant, who led an expansion team to a Pacific Division title and then the Stanley Cup final (voting is completed before the postseason), Cassidy is being recognized as one of the elite coaches in the game Wednesday in Las Vegas.
With activity picking up, here are a few Bruins-related thoughts.
Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk can rest a little easier after agreeing to a two-year contract with the team last week. But that doesn't mean he'll be too comfortable when training camp gets underway.
A historic night for a historic team. Relive one of the greatest nights in Bruins franchise history.
The Boston Bruins announced Wednesday that the team has signed 2017 first-round draft pick Urho Vaakanainen to an entry-level contract.
According to a new report, the team may be looking to sign a well-known veteran goal scorer.
It would be a shame if the Bruins and forward Tim Schaller, who can become an unrestricted free agent July 1, don't come to terms on a new contract.
Warriors forward Draymond Green reminds Boston Bruins defenseman Torey Krug of someone he plays with... but who?
While he still has to fill out his 6-foot frame and work on his shot, players who witnessed Vaakanainen play this season unanimously said his skating is NHL caliber.
P.K. Subban is having himself a fantastic Boston vacation.
Although David Backes hasn't come close to living up to the money, he may have given the Bruins what they expected to receive when they landed him as an unrestricted free agent.
What are the rules in the NHL? Even the most ardent hockey fan would not have been able to keep up in Game 4 between Washington and Tampa Bay.
Two years removed from missing the Stanley Cup playoffs for a second straight year, the Bruins have built themselves back up to a level of prominence where losing in the second round of the postseason is seen as a positive.
There's really no reason at this point to be scared of youth.
Brad Marchand has apologized before, only to go off the rails at a later date. Matt Kalman believes this time is different.
Tuukka Rask takes no issue with you criticizing his work.
It's an annual reminder of how grueling the 82-game season and postseason can be.
After Sunday's season-ending loss, Brad Marchand said he found the whole situation to be "stupid." By Wednesday, his tune had changed.
There are a lot of myths floating around social media and sports radio concerning the Boston Bruins. Matt Kalman debunks those misconceptions.
The Boston Bruins were eliminated from the playoffs on Sunday, but Brad Marchand is not planning on going out quietly. Far from it.
It's not a great day for his favorite team, but Monday marked a special milestone for Liam Fitzgerald.
At the top of that list of who to blame for the series loss was every forward not named Bergeron, Marchand or Pastrnak.
Perhaps the Bruins beat the Lightning a little too soundly during those regular-season matchups.
Taking a step back and looking at the big picture, the Boston Bruins still managed to exceed expectations overall for the season.
The Boston Bruins' season has come to an end.
One person is missing after a huge fire tore through a home in Needham, Massachusetts on Christmas Eve.
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world each year. Follow a live map of the tracker here.
Nathan is a talented young artist who loves to draw and color.
Many businesses adjust their hours on Christmas Eve, so it's best to plan ahead if you need to do any last-minute shopping.
A "heavily intoxicated" teenage hiker and his friend had to be rescued from New Hampshire's Mount Monadnock, law enforcement officials say.
One person is missing after a huge fire tore through a home in Needham on Christmas Eve.
Two people are dead after a multi-car crash near a popular restaurant in Watertown.
Many businesses adjust their hours on Christmas Eve, so it's best to plan ahead if you need to do any last-minute shopping.
Circle Furniture appears to have suddenly closed all of its stores right before Christmas.
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world each year. Follow a live map of the tracker here.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Circle Furniture appears to have suddenly closed all of its stores right before Christmas.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Ice Castles in North Woodstock, New Hampshire is opening unusually early this year.
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission unanimously approved regulations to allow for legal marijuana use in public settings.
The model airplane and balsa wood glider company Guillow's has been headquartered in Wakefield for nearly a century.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
The Montreal Canadiens ran away from the Boston Bruins 6-2 on Tuesday night.
The Patriots had two players make the Pro Bowl roster, but they had another noteworthy snub.
The Boston Celtics rallied from a 20-point, second-half deficit for a 103-95 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
Stores in Massachusetts say they are having a hard time keeping up with demands as Patriots fans snatch up Drake Maye jerseys.
Rookie New England Patriots left tackle Will Campbell may be on injured reserve with a knee injury, but he was the star of the show at Friday night's Celtics game.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
A rescue group is blaming a "dangerous" TikTok trend for a surge in skiers getting lost in the backcountry at Vermont's Stowe Mountain Resort.