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Bruins Prospect Update: Cullen McCrate off to Strong Start in the OHL

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

The Boston Bruins’ 2026 Draft Class is off to a strong start. Despite not having a pick in the first round, having sent it to the Utah Mammoth as part of a package for JJ Peterka, the early returns on the B’s newest group of prospects are promising. Yuri Ivanov has had a solid start to … Keep Reading

Bruins Prospect Update: The CHL Returns to Play

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

The European-based players in the Boston Bruins’ prospect pool began playing a little while ago. This week, the three B’s prospects who will spend this year in the Canadian Hockey League, Cole Chandler, Cullen McCrate, and Jacob Vandeven, began their 2026-2027 seasons. So how did they and the rest of the Bruins’ prospect … Keep Reading

Bruins Prospect Update: Hagens & Locmelis Shine in Buffalo

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

The first event of the 2026-2027 Boston Bruins season took place this weekend, with the Bruins’ youngsters traveling to Buffalo to take on the Sabres’ prospects in a two-game set. While there were plenty of players to keep an eye on, most eyes in Boston were on James Hagens and Dans … Keep Reading

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?

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Nils Bartholdsson this week for Rogle BK (Champions Hockey … 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

Former Boston Bruins Goaltender Kyle Keyser Signs One-Year Deal With KHL Kunlun Red Star

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

Earlier this week, goaltender Kyle Keyser officially left the Boston Bruins organization to seek opportunities elsewhere in the global landscape. The 25-year-old undrafted netminder, who’s been with the B’s since October of 2017, signed a deal to play hockey overseas for the Chinese KHL team Kunlun Red Star. Per reports … Keep Reading