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Boston Bruins Announce Promotions & Additions to Hockey Operations Staff

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

On the eve of Training Camp, the Boston Bruins announced several moves regarding their Hockey Operations department. General Manager Don Sweeney announced that Adam McQuaid has been promoted from a Development Coach within the organization to the Bruins’ Director of Player Development. McQuaid has been with the Bruins since 2021, after retiring from hockey in 2019.

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Bruins Prospect Update: Solid Start for 2025 Draft Class

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

After a disappointing 2024-2025 National Hockey League season, the Boston Bruins’ management recognized the need for an influx of youth and skill within the organization. Unlike in previous years, the team’s on-ice struggles had led to a different approach at the trade deadline, one where instead of shipping out draft picks … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Fall to Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 in Prospects Challenge Opener

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The Boston Bruins dropped their opening game of the 2025 Prospects Challenge this afternoon to the Pittsburgh Penguins, after a late goal from Avery Hayes. The B’s got their lone goal of the game from invite forward Mavrick Lachance. Despite the loss, there were a few positives to take … Keep Reading

Who did the Boston Bruins Invite to Rookie Camp?

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Hockey is here at last. After a long off-season, the Boston Bruins will return to the ice, at least in some capacity, when they travel to Buffalo, New York, for the annual Prospects Challenge. Teams have to invite several young players to help fill out a roster for the tournament, and … Keep Reading

Eamonn McLean’s Boston Bruins’ Opening-Night Roster Prediction

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Predicting an opening night roster can be difficult. Many things can occur between the beginning of September and puck drop that can quickly change everything. Injuries can occur in practice or preseason games, as players are not yet at full game speed. Waiver status can be a factor in decisions between competing personnel. Players may … Keep Reading

Three Battles to Watch During Boston Bruins Training Camp

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The end of August in Boston typically represents a lot of different things. Some years, it’s the beginning of a playoff push for the hometown Red Sox. Sometimes it’s the gradual change from hot and humid summer air to cooler autumn temperatures. However, the calendar flipping to September always represents the beginning of the Boston Bruins’ … Keep Reading

Where Are They Now? The Boston Bruins’ 2012 Draft Class

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The 2012 National Hockey League Entry Draft may go down as one of the worst in league history. While there were some legitimate high-end NHLers selected, such as Andrei Vasilevskiy, Hampus Lindholm, and Filip Forsberg, the draft will probably be remembered for the sheer amount of busts in the first round. The first overall pick, Nail … Keep Reading

Where Are They Now? The Boston Bruins’ 2014 Draft Class

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The 2014 National Hockey League Entry Draft was a franchise-altering event for the Boston Bruins. While it was not known at the time, it was the final draft that former General Manager Peter Chiarelli would oversee in Boston. Boston made five picks, selecting 25th, 56th, 116th, 146th, and 206th overall. Who did they take with … Keep Reading

Eamonn McLean’s Top Ten Boston Bruins Prospects for the 2025-26 Season

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A few days ago, my colleague Kenny Kaminsky took a look at who he believes are the top ten prospects in the Boston Bruins’ system. I thought it was a great idea and decided to produce a list of my own, with two ground rules.

First, in order to be considered for selection, … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Prospect Cooper Simpson Traded to USHL’s Youngstown Phantoms

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Cooper Simpson is on the move. The Boston Bruins’ third-round pick in this summer’s National Hockey League Entry Draft had his USHL rights traded today to the Youngstown Phantoms from the Tri-City Storm. The Phantoms acquired Simpson, along with a 2026 Phase One seventh-round draft pick, in exchange for forwards Brecken Smith and Luca Keep Reading

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