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Sweeney Putting an Emphasis on Size Will Help the Bruins Blue Line

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By: Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter / X @adbblue

Boston Bruins GM Don Sweeney made a couple of notable signings in free agency, inking center Elias Lindholm and defenseman Nikita Zadorov to long-term contracts. The Zadorov signing was for six years and $30 million, proving that Sweeney is emphasizing something particular. 

That would be addressing the physical size of the … Keep Reading

Matthew Poitras Hungry for Sophomore Season in Boston

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on Twitter / X @cookejournalism

It’s been a long five months for Boston Bruins youngster Matthew Poitras. The 20-year-old forward took Boston by storm in camp last season, earning a roster spot and posting 15 points in his first 33 NHL games. That’s until a shoulder injury ended his season, undergoing surgery in February that sidelined him … Keep Reading

Bruins Free Agency: Elias Lindholm, Nikita Zadorov Signed to Contracts

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on Twitter / X @cookejournalism

That didn’t take long. Less than thirty minutes into free agency, Don Sweeney has already burnt through $12.75 million in cap space, signing Elias Lindholm and Nikita Zadarov to respective contracts. Lindholm’s deal looks to be seven years at $7.75 million, while Zadorov is inked for six years at $5 Keep Reading

Bruins Free Agency: Four Qualifying Offers Sent Before June 30th Deadline

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on Twitter / X @cookejournalism

To begin what is expected to be an offseason frenzy for the Boston Bruins, the team issued four qualifying offers on Sunday to restricted free agents Michael Callahan, Marc McLaughlin, Alec Regula, and Jeremy Swayman. It is worth noting that offers were not sent to Joey Abate, Jesper Boqvist, and Curtis … Keep Reading

What Does Fabian Lysell’s Future Look Like With the Bruins?

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on Twitter / X @cookejournalism

Friday’s 2024 National Hockey League Entry Draft was unfamiliar territory for the Boston Bruins. As it was day one of the two-day draft, only first-round selections were made, headlined by San Jose Sharks first overall pick and Boston University Standout Macklin Celebrini. And for the first time since 2021, the … Keep Reading

Ten Wingers the Boston Bruins Could Target in Free Agency

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

The Boston Bruins need help on the scoring front. That fact became brutally clear in their second-round playoff series against the Florida Panthers, where the team failed to exceed two goals in all but Game One. The playoffs were no offensive laser show for Boston, as the team posted a meager 2.38 goals per game over … Keep Reading

Players the Bruins Could Select in the Later Rounds of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft

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

As the Boston Bruins prepare for the 2024 National Hockey League Entry Draft, they find themselves at a pivotal point as an organization that’s already made several moves this offseason leading up to the festivities in Nevada this Friday night. With the draft being held at the iconic Sphere … Keep Reading

Who Could the Boston Bruins Target with the 25th Overall Pick in the NHL Draft

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

After months of speculation, the Linus Ullmark Saga has finally come to a close. Less than an hour before the puck was dropped on Game Seven of the Stanley Cup Finals, Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney shipped the 2023 Vezina Trophy winner to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for the 25th overall pick in the … Keep Reading

Bruins Ink Defenseman Ian Mitchell to One-Year, Two-Way Extension

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on Twitter / X @cookejournalism

It isn’t a Linus Ullmark trade, and it isn’t Jake DeBrusk news, but Don Sweeney and the Boston Bruins have kickstarted the offseason with their first roster decision. The Bruins announced on Sunday that Ian Mitchell has been signed to a one-year, two-way contract extension with a $775,000 hit to Boston’s … Keep Reading

Making Sense of Analytics: Where the Boston Bruins Need to Improve Their Roster

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

How good were the Bruins in 2023-24? Which parts of their team excelled, and which held them back? What do they need to improve on most? These are the questions every executive sets out to answer in the offseason as they look to strengthen their team. I may not be an NHL Executive, but I figured … Keep Reading

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