Sports Reporter

Steve Conroy

Steve is in his 18th year covering the Bruins for the Herald. Prior to this beat, the lifelong Bostonian covered the Patriots during the Bill Parcells era, Boston College football during Matt Ryan's collegiate career and a plethora of schoolboy sports. He also worked a year in the news department as a general assignment reporter.

An interesting development occurred in the NHL this last week, and one has to wonder if it will color the Bruins' and their free agents' approach to talks on any new deals.

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NHL notes: Is short-term the way to go for free agents in current market?

June 11, 2023 at 6:24 a.m.

An interesting development occurred in the NHL this last week, and one has to wonder if it will color the Bruins' and their free agents' approach to talks on any...

In the end, Kyle Dubas got what he wanted. Now he has to deliver, and it won't be easy.

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NHL Notes: Kyle Dubas has his work cut out in Pittsburgh

June 4, 2023 at 12:54 a.m.

In the end, Kyle Dubas got what he wanted. Now he has to deliver, and it won't be easy.

Into this torture chamber of a spring for Boston sports fans we bring you the Stanley Cup Finals.

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Plenty of Boston connections in Stanley Cup Finals

May 30, 2023 at 4:35 p.m.

Into this torture chamber of a spring for Boston sports fans we bring you the Stanley Cup Finals.

To paraphrase the late Dennis Green, the Celtics are who some observers thought they were.

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Conroy: Celtics are who we thought they were after falling short of championship

May 29, 2023 at 11:46 p.m.

To paraphrase the late Dennis Green, the Celtics are who some observers thought they were.

We are on the record as believing the cap-crunched Bruins should keep both Linus Ullmark and restricted free agent Jeremy Swayman in almost any circumstance.

Almost.

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NHL notes: Trade Jeremy Swayman? Only for the Wright stuff

May 28, 2023 at 12:58 a.m.

We are on the record as believing the cap-crunched Bruins should keep both Linus Ullmark and restricted free agent Jeremy Swayman in almost any circumstance. Almost.

Asked what his team's mindset was going into Thursday's Game 5 against the Miami Heat, Celtics coach Joe Mazzula was succinct in his answer before the game.

“Just win or die,” said the first-year coach.

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Conroy: Celtics suddenly feeling the Red Sox’ 2004 vibe

May 25, 2023 at 11:35 p.m.

Asked what his team's mindset was going into Thursday's Game 5 against the Miami Heat, Celtics coach Joe Mazzula was succinct in his answer before the game. “Just win or...

Don Sweeney could be forgiven if he believed he did everything he could to construct a Stanley Cup team when the 82-game regular season ended. He would not have been the only one.

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Bruins’ Don Sweeney named GM of the Year finalist

May 24, 2023 at 2:53 p.m.

Don Sweeney could be forgiven if he believed he did everything he could to construct a Stanley Cup team when the 82-game regular season ended. He would not have been...

How much player empowerment is too much?

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Bruins have tough what-ifs to ponder

May 21, 2023 at 12:12 a.m.

How much player empowerment is too much?

So now we have a clue as to why Bruins' defenseman Hampus Lindholm's game dropped off so dramatically in the playoffs.

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Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm was playing with a broken foot

May 17, 2023 at 4:58 p.m.

So now we have a clue as to why Bruins' defenseman Hampus Lindholm's game dropped off so dramatically in the playoffs.

As we await the kickoff of conference finals on Thursday when the Panthers and Canes get it going, here are few observations and quick hits from the first month of the post-season.

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Pondering a few thoughts before NHL’s conference finals

May 16, 2023 at 3:54 p.m.

As we await the kickoff of conference finals on Thursday when the Panthers and Canes get it going, here are few observations and quick hits from the first month of...

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