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Boston Bruins Draft Targets: Fixing the Right Side of the Blue Line

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

As the Boston Bruins prepare for the 2026 National Hockey League Entry Draft in Buffalo, New York, the team unfortunately finds itself in a familiar position. Holding the 23rd overall pick, General Manager Don Sweeney must decide what to do with Boston’s greatest area of need: right-handed defensemen.

Ever since … Keep Reading

2026 Bruins Draft Profile: Tommy Bleyl

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

It’s no secret that the Boston Bruins have been searching for an offensive defenseman since the departure of Torey Krug in 2020. The team’s power play has lacked a true quarterback since the Royal Oak, Michigan, native joined the St. Louis Blues.

This draft class has a variety of high-end defense prospects, but one that fits the … Keep Reading

Providence Bruins Sign Defenseman Dylan MacKinnon to One-Year, Two-Way Deal

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

The American Hockey League’s Providence Bruins have added to their blue line depth with today’s signing of right-shooting defenseman Dylan MacKinnon to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 hockey season. The 21-year-old native of New Brunswick, Canada, brings size, physicality, and promise to the organization as he looks to … Keep Reading

2026 Bruins Draft Profile: Elton Hermansson

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

Twelve years ago, the Boston Bruins drafted a young, skilled winger out of Allsvenskan, the second tier of professional hockey in Sweden. David Pastrnak put up 8-16-24 in 36 games for Sodertalje in his draft year, eventually being selected 25th overall by the Bruins. Pastrnak flew under the radar a bit, with his teammate William Nylander putting … Keep Reading

Bruins Prospect Yemelyanov Nets Hat Trick to Lead Loko Yaroslavl to Fourth Kharlamov Cup

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

Boston Bruins fans have even more reason to be excited about the future after forward prospect Kirill Yemelyanov delivered a sensational performance in the 2026 Kharlamov Cup Final. The 19-year-old versatile forward scored a hat trick to propel Loko Yaroslavl to a 4-2 victory over Spartak Moscow, clinching the franchise’s fourth … Keep Reading

The Bruins’ Offseason Overview

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By: Ryan Bosworth | Follow me on Twitter/X @RyanJBosworth

The Boston Bruins were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, falling in six games to the Buffalo Sabres. Now that some of the sting has worn off, it’s time to take a look at what the summer could, and will, hold for Boston.

There are four major areas of focus for teams every offseason: … Keep Reading

2026 Bruins Draft Profile: Juho Piiparinen

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

The Boston Bruins have not picked a defenseman in the first round of the National Hockey League Entry Draft since 2017, when they drafted Urho Vaakanainen 18th overall. The Joensuu, Finland, native played 31 games over four seasons with the B’s, and is currently a member of the New York Rangers organization. Nine years later, could they draft … Keep Reading

Three Takeaways from the Boston Bruins’ End-of-Season Press Conference

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter/X @TCalauttis

The Boston Bruins held their annual end-of-season press conference earlier today, where CEO Charlie Jacobs, President Cam Neely, and General Manager Don Sweeney discussed the 2025-26 campaign and the team’s hopes and dreams for the 2026 offseason. Here are my four biggest takeaways from the presser:

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If there was one sentiment that echoed … Keep Reading

2026 Bruins Draft Profile: Oscar Hemming

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

Background

Position: Forward

Birthdate: August 13th, 2008

Hometown: Vaasa, Finland

Height and Weight: 6’4″, 198lbs

2025-2026 Team: Boston College Eagles (Hockey East)

2025-2026 Stats: 19 games played, one goal, seven assists, 18 penalty minutes, Even Plus/Minus.

Where is He Ranked?

EliteProspects.com: 17th

Craig Button/TSN: 15th

NHL Central Scouting (NA Skaters): 11th

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Elliotte Friedman Reports: Bruins Prospect Andre Gasseau to Test Free Agency This August

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By: Mark Allred | Follow me on Twitter @BlackAndGold277

National Hockey League insider Elliotte Friedman has revealed in his latest 32 Thoughts column that Boston Bruins prospect Andre Gasseau will be heading to free agency this August, opting to test the open market rather than sign with the Original Six franchise. The 22-year-old Garden Grove, California, native was … Keep Reading

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