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Kamilla Kalmeteva is a journalism master's student at Boston University and a Bruins reporter for The Lead Sports Media. Originally from Russia, she covers hockey with a particular interest in the personalities, journeys, and experiences that shape players both on and off the ice.

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Feb 28, 2025; Chestnut Hill, MA, USA; Boston College Eagles head coach Greg Brown (center) looks on during the third period against the University of New Hampshire Wildcats at Conte Forum. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
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The Bruins’ NCAA Pipeline Runs Through Boston

The Boston Bruins keep restocking their prospect list in their own backyard. There are names on the Bruins’ prospect pipeline who will not...

August 12, 2026
Mar 23, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins defenseman Connor Clifton (75) possesses the puck during the third period against the Montreal Canadiens at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports
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Did the Boston Bruins Improve in July?

When the Boston Bruins acquired JJ Peterka on the first day of the NHL Draft, the move quickly became the biggest headline of...

July 29, 2026
Matvei Kotkov (left) and Yuri Ivanov (right). Photos taken by Kamilla Kalmeteva.
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How Were Bruins’ Matvei Kotkov, Yuri Ivanov First Steps in Boston?

This year, the Boston Bruins drafted more than one Russian player for the first time since 2002. Furthermore, for the first time since...

July 7, 2026
Dec 16, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Utah Mammoth right wing JJ Peterka (77) battles with Boston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov (91) for the puck during the second period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
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Was JJ Peterka Worth the Bruins’ First-Round Pick?

The first round of the 2026 NHL Draft took place in Buffalo at the KeyBank Center. This year, the Boston Bruins were supposed...

June 29, 2026
Apr 26, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins center Marat Khusnutdinov (92) gets set for a face-off during the third period in game four of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Buffalo Sabres at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
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Who Will Form the Boston Bruins’ Future Core?

The Boston Bruins increasingly relied on a new wave of young players in the 2025-26 season. Their speed and energy became an intrinsic...

June 2, 2026