Acquired in the Taylor Hall trade with Chicago, Mitchell has familiarity with Coach Jim Montgomery but faces a tough battle against a strong group of defensemen.
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Bruins notebook: Milan Lucic enjoying leadership role
Lucic, in his second stint with the Bruins, is playing the role of veteran, and still brings skills to the ice.
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Bruins name Brad Marchand captain, replacing Patrice Bergeron
Brad Marchand is the longest-tenured member of the Boston roster and the last player who has remained with the club since its 2011 Stanley Cup title.
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Bruins notebook: Life without Patrice Bergeron, David Krejci begins for Bruins
Boston will need players like David Pastrnak to step into a leadership role this season.
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After crushing first-round loss, Montgomery still bullish on the Bruins
Boston Coach Jim Montgomery, entering his second year, looks ahead after a record-setting regular season and quick playoff exit last season.
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Bruins’ Jeremy Swayman thought he was going to rival a pick earlier in NHL draft
Former University of Maine goalie’s agent thought he’d be picked by the Maples Leafs, but they chose another goalie in the fourth round. One pick later, Boston selected him.
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Bruins center David Krejci announces retirement
Krejci, 37, played 15 full seasons with Boston and won a Stanley Cup in 2011.
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What’s next for the Bruins after the retirement of Patrice Bergeron?
Analysis: In an effort to bolster the team at center, would Boston consider trading one of its two goalies?
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Bruins legend Patrice Bergeron announces retirement after 19 seasons
The Boston captain was the NHL’s most dominant two-way forward during his career, all spent with the Bruins.
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Making the playoffs could be a challenge for Bruins in beefed-up Atlantic Division
With so many personnel losses for the Bruins – and with other teams improving – Boston will have to survive an 82-game battle royale to get to the playoffs.