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Boston Bruins Select Goaltender Yuri Ivanov With 56th Overall Pick in 2026 NHL Draft

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

Last night, the Boston Bruins traded away their 23rd overall selection in the first round of the 2026 National Hockey League Draft to use it in a trade to acquire Utah Mammoth forward JJ Peterka. Heading into day two of the draft, the first pick for general manager Don Sweeney would … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Acquire Forward JJ Peterka in a Trade With Utah Mammoth

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

The first day of the 2026 National Hockey League Draft had arrived at KeyBank Center for the Boston Bruins in Buffalo, New York. Heading into the first round of the draft, the Bruins held the 23rd overall pick. However, general manager Don Sweeney got to work immediately to upgrade the Bruins’ roster.

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Providence Bruins Defenseman Michael Callahan Appears to Be Heading to Free Agency

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

At the 2018 National Hockey League Draft, defenseman Michael Callahan was selected with the 142nd overall pick by the Arizona Coyotes. Callahan’s stint with the Coyotes wouldn’t last long after being drafted. In February 2022, Callahan was traded to the Boston Bruins in exchange for a 2024 seventh-round draft pick. Callahan spent the majority of his … Keep Reading

Maine Mariners Forward Xander Lamppa Signs Overseas With Fife Flyers

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

The Maine Mariners have had a busy 2026 offseason so far. The Mariners acquired the rights to Jack Works from the Wheeling Nailers to complete their January 2026 trade, then lost forwards Brooklyn Kalmikov and Jacob Hudson after they signed new contracts to play overseas. Now, another forward is gone from the Mariners’ roster.

Today, forward … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Sign Goaltender Simon Zajicek to One-Year Contract Extension

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

Goaltender Simon Zajicek spent the first six seasons of his hockey career with the HC Litvinov in the Czech Extraliga League from 2019 to 2025. In May 2025, the Boston Bruins signed the 6’2″ goaltender to a one-year contract. Zajicek played in 90 games and posted a 36-48-0 record with a 2.68 GAA and a .912 … Keep Reading

A Look Back at the Boston Bruins’ Influential Draft Picks

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

The 2026 National Hockey League Entry Draft is soon approaching, with just a week left to go. The Bruins will be hoping to increase their prospect pool, but currently lack high-end draft capital. This has made successful selections all the more significant as the organization seeks to build for the future.… Keep Reading

Maine Mariners Finalize January 2026 Trade With Wheeling Nailers

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

On Jan. 29, 2026, the Maine Mariners and Wheeling Nailers made a trade. The Mariners traded defenseman Tristan Thompson to the Nailers in exchange for future considerations. Thompson finished the 2025-26 season playing in 31 games and 15 playoff games for the Nailers. In a twist, Thompson got to play against the Mariners in the … Keep Reading

Five Best Landing Spots for the Boston Bruins to Trade Pavel Zacha

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

What to do with forward Pavel Zacha is a huge topic of discussion for the Boston Bruins as of late. After setting career-highs of 30 goals and 65 points last season, Zacha has set himself up nicely to earn a huge new contract. Zacha will be an unrestricted free agent after this season. However, … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Should Pursue Jacob Trouba Over John Carlson in Free Agency

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

One area that Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney needs to upgrade this offseason is getting a right-handed defenseman behind Charlie McAvoy. While McAvoy stood out as the top right-handed defenseman on the roster, the rest of the right-handed defensemen saw struggles. Right-handed defensemen will be a target for teams this free agency, … Keep Reading

Closing the Loophole: The Case for an After-Tax Cap and What It Means for the Bruins

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By: Jonathan Turcotte | Follow me on Twitter / X @akaJonnyT

Since the 2005-06 season, the National Hockey League (NHL) has used a hard salary cap to promote competitive balance. The goal was to prevent wealthier franchises from simply spending more than smaller-market teams to build championship rosters. For years, that system largely achieved its purpose.

Today, however, differences in state and provincial tax … Keep Reading

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