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Boston Bruins Prospect Matvei Kotkov Raises Expectations with KHL Debut

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

Boston Bruins prospect Matvei Kotkov debuted in the Kontinental Hockey League on September 5 and swiftly made his mark. The 18-year-old player suited up in the red-and-blue jersey of the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl and scored a goal in the first period of the season opener, registering a stellar start and getting the team on … Keep Reading

Bruins Prospect Update: Back in Business

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

The long wait is finally over. Well, kind of. The Boston Bruins are still a few weeks away from starting the 2026-2027 National Hockey League season, but some of their younger players in Europe have gotten their campaigns underway. So, how did they do this week?

Europe

Nils Bartholdsson this week for Rogle BK (Champions Hockey … Keep Reading

The Boston Bruins Prospect Pool: 2026-27 Season Preview

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

While the Boston Bruins won’t be in action for about another month, their prospects elsewhere around the globe are preparing for the start of the 2026-2027 Hockey season. In Europe, preseason is underway, while junior teams in North America will start playing preseason games later this month. With the Bruins possessing more draft … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins NHL Draft Day 2 Prospects to Watch: Defensemen

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By: Neil Simmons & Eamonn McLean | Follow us on Twitter / X: @NSimmz & @EamonnMcLean44

The second installment of the Black n Gold NHL Draft Day Two primer moves to the blueline. Last time out, Eamonn and I identified several forwards for Bruins fans to keep an eye on after the first round, where “best player available” may just as well fall right … Keep Reading

Defensemen for the Boston Bruins to Consider Drafting in First Round of 2026 NHL Draft

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

The 2026 National Hockey League Draft is nine days away in Buffalo, New York. The Boston Bruins will need to hit on their first-round draft pick this year, as the team owns the 23rd overall selection in the draft. Finding late first-round magic doesn’t always happen for an NHL team, but the Bruins will … Keep Reading

It Might Be Better for Forward Georgii Merkulov Not to Return to the Bruins Organization

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

One prospect the Boston Bruins had high hopes for was Russian forward Georgii Merkulov. In April 2022, Merkulov signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Bruins. During the 2021-22 season, Merkulov showed potential when he led the Ohio State Buckeyes with 20 goals and also recorded 34 points overall. After playing in eight games in the … Keep Reading

Report: Bruins, Assistant Coach Jay Leach Part Ways — Three Candidates to Watch

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

Yesterday, the Fourth Period hockey insider David Pagnotta reported and posted on Twitter / X that the Boston Bruins and assistant coach Jay Leach have mutually parted ways. Leach, a veteran of NHL coaching circles with a reputation for defensive structure and player development, had been part of the Bruins’ staff … Keep Reading

Report: Bruins Are “Leading Contenders” to Sign Maxime Comtois

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

The Boston Bruins have already been active in the European Free Agent market, having signed Goaltender Simon Zajicek to an Entry-level Contract earlier this month. According to reports out of Russia, they may be adding another soon. According to both Daria Tuboltseva of RGMedia and Ivan Bogun of Sport-Express, the Bruins are seriously interested … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins’ Marat Khusnutdinov is Making the Most of This New Opportunity

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By: Kenny Kaminsky | Follow me on Twitter/X @KennyKaminsky

A trade that initially went unnoticed may turn out to be one of the best of the season. Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney made a late-night decision to trade Justin Brazeau to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for Marat Khusnutdinov, Jakub Lauko, and a sixth-round selection in the 2026 draft. Since then, Khusnutdinov has recorded … Keep Reading

Should the Boston Bruins Trade Top Prospect Georgii Merkulov?

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By: Kenny Kaminsky | Follow me on Twitter/X @KennyKaminsky

After the 2021-22 NCAA season, Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney signed freshman Georgii Merkulov from Ohio State University. This was an excellent signing, as Merkulov significantly impacted college hockey, scoring 20 goals and 34 points in 36 games. Such production is impressive for a freshman in college hockey. A native of … Keep Reading

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