Though Kelly is expected to open the season on the Bruins' third line, who his linemates will be is undetermined at this stage, the Boston Herald reports.

about 11 days ago | Data Provided By

McDonald: Soderberg, Smith on B's third line?

Will Carl Soderberg and Reilly Smith join Chris Kelly on the B's third line?

about 13 days ago | By Joe McDonald |

Final buzzer: Notes on eve of first practice

BOSTON -- Bruins coach Claude Julien was pleased that all players passed their physicals, including forwards Patrice Bergeron and Gregory Campbell. Both suffered severe injuries during the final two rounds of the Stanley Cup playoffs and three months later, they’re prepared for training camp.

about 20 days ago | Joe McDonald |

Lineup questions for Boston

Our friends at Hockey Prospectus did an excellent job in previewing the 2013-14 Boston Bruins campaign in Tuesday's edition of Summer Skate. With Beantown on our minds, let's consider some additional lineup questions for the B's.

Marchand/Kelly on trade block?

Hey, few thought they would be willing to trade Tyler Seguin either. Rumblings of a potential trade (or two, perhaps) including forwards Brad Marchand (salary cap hit: $4.

Bruins: Take 'em or leave 'em?

Tell us which Bruins you'd bring back, and which ones you'd send packing.

about 98 days ago | Joe McDonald |

Plan B for the B's if Bergeron is out

With their season on the line tonight, the Boston Bruins could use Patrice Bergeron now more than ever. Not only has he been a monster in the faceoff circle, his nine goals are tied with David Krejci for most on the team and second only to Patrick Sharp in these playoffs -- and four of them have come in the Stanley Cup already.

Daily Debate: Who steps up in Game 5?

SCOTT BURNSIDE: Well, my friend, here we are, headed back to Chicago for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup finals with nothing decided beyond the fact this is a whale of a series we've got going.

Will the Bruins' fourth line re-emerge?

BOSTON -- The Boston Bruins were still contemplating Monday what to do about a fourth line that has been lost in the shuffle during the Stanley Cup finals.

McDonald: Third line's a charm for Bruins

The B's third line worked wonders when Julien put Seguin with Paille and Kelly.

about 107 days ago | Joe McDonald |

Battle wounds won't stop Lucic, Kelly

BOSTON -- When players are sporting black eyes and stitch marks all over their faces, it's a sure sign of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Both the Boston Bruins and the Toronto Maple Leafs suffered some injuries during Boston's 4-3 overtime win in Game 4 Wednesday night at Air Canada Centre.

about 144 days ago | Joe McDonald |