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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

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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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

Boston Bruins Assign Defensive Prospect Loke Johansson to the ECHL Maine Mariners

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

Earlier today, longtime hockey writer Mark Divver posted on Twitter/X that the AHL Providence Bruins sent Boston Bruins defensive prospect Loke Johansson to the ECHL Maine Mariners. An hour later the official news came out from both the AHL and ECHL organizations confirming the transaction.

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Where Are They Now? The Boston Bruins’ 2012 Draft Class

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

The 2012 National Hockey League Entry Draft may go down as one of the worst in league history. While there were some legitimate high-end NHLers selected, such as Andrei Vasilevskiy, Hampus Lindholm, and Filip Forsberg, the draft will probably be remembered for the sheer amount of busts in the first round. The first overall pick, Nail … Keep Reading

Where Are They Now? The Boston Bruins’ 2014 Draft Class

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

The 2014 National Hockey League Entry Draft was a franchise-altering event for the Boston Bruins. While it was not known at the time, it was the final draft that former General Manager Peter Chiarelli would oversee in Boston. Boston made five picks, selecting 25th, 56th, 116th, 146th, and 206th overall. Who did they take with … Keep Reading

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