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How Will the Bruins Defense Line Up in 2025-26?

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

It goes without saying that the 2024-25 Boston Bruins were a mess across the board. Every possible disaster coalesced into a Murphy’s Law type of season: the goaltending never got settled, the forwards struggled to score, and the defense collapsed due to injuries and a neverending parade … Keep Reading

Jay Woodcroft is an Underrated Head Coach Candidate For the Bruins

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

Over one month has passed since the Boston Bruins wrapped up their disappointing 2024-25 campaign, and the team is yet to name a new head coach. Missing out on big fish hires like Mike Sullivan and Rick Tocchet has forced the Bruins brass to pivot their approach, while other teams have … Keep Reading

Bruins Prospect Dans Locmelis is Turning Heads at the World Championships

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

A small silver lining to the Boston Bruins missing the Stanley Cup playoffs is that several players still have the opportunity to play meaningful hockey in the spring. The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championships are held annually concurrently with the Stanley Cup. Boston doesn’t always send players, as the … Keep Reading

Reassessing the Boston Bruins Coaching Search

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

The NHL news cycle runs at a breakneck pace during the Stanley Cup. Between all the electrifying playoff games, dramatic overtime finishes, and headline-grabbing press conference quotes, a decent-sized group of teams are looking to sort out their future with a new head coaching hire. The Boston Bruins are one … Keep Reading

Boston or New York? Weighing the Pros and Cons of Mike Sullivan’s Most Rumored Destinations

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

The NHL offseason coaching carousel kicked into overdrive on Tuesday morning when the Pittsburgh Penguins announced they would be parting ways with longtime head coach Mike Sullivan after nine and a half seasons. Sullivan, who coached the Penguins to 409 wins and two Stanley Cups, immediately became the top name … Keep Reading

Where Should the Boston Bruins Look For Their Next Head Coach?

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

For the second time in four years, the Boston Bruins will enter the offseason looking to hire a new head coach. During the season-ending press conference on Wednesday, GM Don Sweeney confirmed that a search is already underway and that specific criteria for the new hire will be considered. 

Sweeney … Keep Reading

An Early Look at Next Year’s Class of Bruins in the NCAA

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

The end of the College Hockey season annually brings roster turnover for every team in the country, with players either running out of eligibility, leaving early to sign pro contracts, or entering the transfer portal to play elsewhere. Of the Boston Bruins’ 13 college prospects from the 2024-25 season, only three have … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins at the Frozen Four – Past, Present, and Future

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

The Frozen Four is the biggest stage in college hockey, annually featuring teams littered with NHL draft picks and future stars. Although the Boston Bruins will not have any prospects competing for the NCAA championship this coming weekend, they are no strangers to the occasion. The Bruins have had their fair share of … Keep Reading

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