Zander Manning

@zander_manning_

Freelance Reporter for @MassLiveHS/@masslivesports, @NHLBruins, @UMassHockey for @TheHockeyWriter.

Massachusetts, USA

Joined January 2015

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Zander Manning@zander_manning_ · Jun 1

🚨New for #THW🚨 My latest for ⁦@TheHockeyWriter⁩ talks about the journey that ⁦@mikedunham1⁩ has been on the last nearly 20 years from backup to Goaltender Development Coach. Read more ⬇️ thehockeywriters.com/the-mike-dunha…

zander_manning_'s tweet card. Back in 2017, the Boston Bruins made one of the best hires in recent memory in goaltender development coach Mike Dunham. Here is his story.

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Zander Manning@zander_manning_ · Jun 15

We went from sweeping the Yankees to legit trading one of our cornerstone players. I have so many questions and so many thoughts but holy shit

JJeff Passan@JeffPassan · Jun 15

The San Francisco Giants are acquiring All-Star slugger Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox, sources confirm to ESPN. An out-of-nowhere blockbuster deal. Boston is getting RHP Jordan Hicks and more. First on the news was @ByRobertMurray.

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Tommy Bennett@TJBennettt37 · Jun 9

If there is talent available or potentially to be available; the #NHLBruins should be all over it. Because they need talent and Necas is a name they’ve been around before thehockeywriters.com/bruins-should-…

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Zander Manning@zander_manning_ · Jul 23

🚨New for #THW🚨 In my latest for @TheHockeyWriter, I started up a new column that continues an existing series “they once were”, but I am taking a look at it from a @NHLBruins angle. This week is on @mturco35, read it here ⬇️ thehockeywriters.com/bruins-turco-t…

zander_manning_'s tweet card. Throughout their history, the Bruins have had many legendary players on their roster. One of them, believe it or not, was Marty Turco.

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MLB@MLB · Jul 21

JUST IN: The Braves and Reds have revealed exclusive uniforms for the Speedway Classic 🏁 The Braves cap features flames on the top of the visor, while the Reds cap has checkered racing flags across its visor The jersey numbers reflect the spirit of numbers on racecars The 2…

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Zander Manning@zander_manning_ · Jul 18

Hot (but intriguing) takes from my guy @Finks_thoughts here

MMike Fink@Finks_thoughts · Jul 18

thehockeywriters.com/teams-with-the… The assumption is that Sidney Crosby, who is loyal to Pittsburgh, stays with the Penguins. If he has a shortlist, which teams can make the best offer to land the star? #THW #Penguins #NHL

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Zander Manning@zander_manning_ · Jul 17

🚨New for #THW🚨 In my latest for ⁦⁦@TheHockeyWriter⁩, I go into depth about who I feel are the ⁦@NHLBruins⁩ Top 10 prospects going into this season. Read all about it ⬇️ thehockeywriters.com/bruins-top-pro…

zander_manning_'s tweet card. Going into the 2025-26 season, the Bruins have a lot of talent waiting to be tapped into. Here are their top-10 prospects.

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Tommy Bennett@TJBennettt37 · Jul 16

The #NHLBruins appear to be done with roster moves (for now). Just given the landscape of the east, here’s the best and worst case scenario for them thehockeywriters.com/bruins-best-an…

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Zander Manning@zander_manning_ · Jul 9

🚨New for #THW🚨 In my latest for ⁦@TheHockeyWriter⁩, I delved into the ⁦@NHLBruins⁩ offseason thus far. Check it out ⬇️ ift.tt/Xd4RFMn

zander_manning_'s tweet card. After a week of free agency, and just short of being two weeks removed from the draft, here's how the Bruins offseason has graded up so far.

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Tommy Bennett@TJBennettt37 · Jun 30

Don Sweeney stays winning. He extended Morgan Geekie to a very great contract. It’s a wise investment and for many reasons #NHLBruins | @TheHockeyWriter thehockeywriters.com/bruins-make-wi…

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Zander Manning@zander_manning_ · Jun 24

🚨New for #THW🚨 In my latest for @TheHockeyWriter, I go into depth about who the @NHLBruins should be picking in the first 2 rounds of the #nhldraft2025 this weekend. Check it out ⬇️ thehockeywriters.com/bruins-draft-p…

zander_manning_'s tweet card. The NHL draft is coming up on Friday and Saturday and the Bruins have three picks in the first two rounds. Here's what they should do.

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Zander Manning@zander_manning_ · Jun 15

🚨New for #THW🚨 So far, ⁦@NHLBruins⁩ have been unhappy with the way the team has handled the situation with hiring a new coach. I think they should be optimistic, real all about it ⬇️ thehockeywriters.com/boston-bruins-…

zander_manning_'s tweet card. There has been plenty of criticism of the Bruins for hiring Marco Sturm as their next head coach, here's why fans should be optimistic.

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NHL to Atlanta@NHLtoAtlanta · Jun 11

BREAKING: Forsyth County votes to approve the final documentation that would allow the Krause group to formally propose NHL expansion into metro Atlanta. The group is now expected to present its complete proposal to the NHL in the coming weeks.The vote, which passed this evening,…

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Zander Manning@zander_manning_ · Jun 11

Not all my writing, but I had a hand in this piece for ⁦@TheHockeyWriter⁩ with picks 28 and 30, check it out ⬇️ thehockeywriters.com/thw-2025-mock-…

zander_manning_'s tweet card. With the 2025 NHL Entry Draft less than a month away, there's no better time for the THW writers to make their picks in the annual mock draft

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Mark Scheig@mark_scheig · Jun 8

New: 2025 NHL Combine Heights & Weights. More than a handful of prospects saw noticeable gains in the last year. This year, you will see EP and Combine measurements side-by-side for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy. thehockeywriters.com/2025-nhl-combi…

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NHL@NHL · Jun 5

Johnny Gaudreau’s wife, Meredith, surprised Sean Monahan with the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. 💙 Watch the #NHLAwards on June 12 at 6p ET on @NHL_On_TNT and @Sportsnet before Game 4 of the #StanleyCup Final.

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Boston Bruins@NHLBruins · Jun 5

Let's do it together, Boston 💪

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Boston Bruins@NHLBruins · Jun 5

Marco's coming home. Marco Sturm has been named the 30th head coach in #NHLBruins history. 📰: bit.ly/4kPcaZc

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Matt Parks@Matt_Parks1995 · Jun 5

The Oilers defeated the Panthers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final with a thrilling 4-3 overtime victory. Here’s my game recap @TheHockeyWriter #LetsGoOilers #TimeToHunt thehockeywriters.com/draisaitls-ove…

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