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Bruins Jay Leach Emerging as Top Candidate for AHL Coaching Positions, Per NHL Insiders

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By: Mark Allred | Follow me on Twitter / X @BlackAndGold277

Boston Bruins assistant coach Jay Leach has surfaced as a prominent name in the ongoing search for head coaches in both the American Hockey League and the National Hockey League. According to recent reports from reputable NHL insiders Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet and Dave Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, two professional hockey organizations … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Draft Targets: Fixing the Right Side of the Blue Line

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By: Jonathan Turcotte | Follow me on Twitter / X @akaJonnyT

As the Boston Bruins prepare for the 2026 National Hockey League Entry Draft in Buffalo, New York, the team unfortunately finds itself in a familiar position. Holding the 23rd overall pick, General Manager Don Sweeney must decide what to do with Boston’s greatest area of need: right-handed defensemen.

Ever since … Keep Reading

2026 Bruins Draft Profile: Tommy Bleyl

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By: Eamonn McLean | Follow me on Twitter/X @EamonnMcLean44

It’s no secret that the Boston Bruins have been searching for an offensive defenseman since the departure of Torey Krug in 2020. The team’s power play has lacked a true quarterback since the Royal Oak, Michigan, native joined the St. Louis Blues.

This draft class has a variety of high-end defense prospects, but one that fits the … Keep Reading

Mason Lohrei Under Spotlight with Team USA’s Collapse

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By: Ellie Man | Follow me on Twitter/X @ellieyym

Team USA has failed to hold onto gold in the 2026 International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship. Their roster came with little fanfare, consisting of many newcomers in vast comparison to their lineup last year. The most prominent figure who drew attention was Matthew Tkachuk, who joined the roster belatedly and was unable to … Keep Reading

Providence Bruins Sign Defenseman Dylan MacKinnon to One-Year, Two-Way Deal

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By: Mark Allred | Follow me on Twitter / X @BlackAndGold277

The American Hockey League’s Providence Bruins have added to their blue line depth with today’s signing of right-shooting defenseman Dylan MacKinnon to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 hockey season. The 21-year-old native of New Brunswick, Canada, brings size, physicality, and promise to the organization as he looks to … Keep Reading

Former Boston Bruins Who Can Win the 2026 Stanley Cup

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By: Jake Ferraro | Follow me on Twitter/X @18Jxxx18

The Boston Bruins have had to watch the remaining of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs after being eliminated in six games by the Buffalo Sabres in the first round on May 1. The 2026 playoffs have gone from 16 teams to two teams. After the Carolina Hurricanes won 6-1 against the Montreal Canadiens … Keep Reading

Boston Fleet Player Review: Abby Newhook

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By: Kelsea Durham | Follow me on Twitter/X @kelseadurham

Abby Newhook quietly put together one of the more underrated rookie seasons in the PWHL. After being selected in the fifth round of the 2025 PWHL Draft, Newhook entered the season without the same attention as some of the league’s top rookie names, but quickly proved her worth. Her high-caliber hockey … Keep Reading

Report: Bruins Returning to 1924 Roots with New Alternate Jersey

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By Jonathan Turcotte | Follow me on Twitter / X @akaJonnyT

The NHL is gearing up for another league-wide wardrobe shakeup. According to the highly reliable jersey-tracking hub Icethetics, the 2026-27 season will introduce a new “Hometown Remix” collection for all 32 teams. The Bruins are reportedly going brown.

According to the Icethetics First Look video (below), Boston’s jersey will have a … Keep Reading

The Devil in the Details: A Hypothetical Bruins Blockbuster Trade

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By: Neil Simmons | Follow me on Twitter / X: @NSimmz

A year ago, the Boston Bruins entered the offseason with the goal of just finding their footing and playing meaningful games in March. Now, after exceeding those expectations and returning to the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Bruins know they must keep improving to close the gap with the true contenders … Keep Reading

Who Should the Fleet Protect During the PWHL Expansion

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By: Kelsea Durham | Follow me on Twitter/X @kelseadurham

With PWHL expansion set to reshape the league once again, the Boston Fleet are facing one of the biggest roster decisions in franchise history. Unlike last season’s expansion process, this year’s revamped rules eliminate the expansion draft entirely, forcing teams to think differently about how they protect their core while preparing … Keep Reading

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