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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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Bruins, Arvidsson Stay Mum on Extension Talks

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

Sunday was breakup day for the Boston Bruins, a day when the team gathered one last time to clean out their lockers and meet with the media before heading their separate ways. The biggest stories usually revolve around injuries, but one narrative that took center stage was Viktor Arvidsson’s future.

The Black and Gold took a … Keep Reading

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

The Bruins’ Summer Pickups Have Stepped Up Their Game

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By: Neil Simmons | Follow me on Twitter / X: @NSimmz

When free agency first opened on July 1st, the Boston Bruins got to work and quickly made several acquisitions to revitalize a lineup that had just posted the franchise’s worst record in 18 years. Boston finished among the lowest-scoring teams in the 2024-25 season, so adding reinforcements up front to … Keep Reading

Elias Lindholm’s Mentality Heading into Second Season in Boston

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

Elias Lindholm’s first season in Boston left much to be desired. Signed to a seven-year, $54.25 million contract when free agency opened in July of 2024, hopes were high for Boston’s newly acquired first-line center. Things didn’t exactly go as planned after a back injury … Keep Reading

Five Potential PTO Candidates for the Boston Bruins

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

Last year, the Boston Bruins added forward Tyler Johnson to their Training Camp Roster on a Professional Tryout, or PTO. The Spokane, Washington, native won a spot on the roster after a strong performance with the team in preseason.

While not every PTO opportunity results in a contract or a roster spot, it doesn’t hurt to … Keep Reading

Bruins Remain Favorites to Sign Goaltender Albin Boija, but the Free Agent Market for His Services Could be Fierce

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

Last season, the University of Maine Black Bears hockey team finished the 2024-25 campaign as the third-best team in the Division I rankings, capturing the 2025 Hockey East Championship. Maine would go on to make an appearance in the national tournament but lost in the first round 5-1 … Keep Reading

Inside Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney’s Blueprint: Responsibility, Energy, and Physicality

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By: Declan Flavin | Follow me on Twitter / X @FlavinDeclan

Although the boo birds were out for another Don Sweeney-led Boston Bruins offseason, no one can claim he is without a plan. The plan was direct in re-establishing an identity for the team, both for the present and the future. The Bruins, throughout last season, had not just lost modern … Keep Reading

Bruins DiPietro Has a Chance to Earn an NHL Roster Spot and Teams Depth in the Crease for the 25/26 Season

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

When I discuss Boston Bruins goaltender Michael DiPietro, the word I use often is perseverance. The 26-year-old Ontario, Canada native was originally drafted by the Vancouver Canucks, who selected the former Ontario Hockey League standout with the Windsor Spitfires in the third round of the 2017 National Hockey League Entry … Keep Reading

Bruins Fail to Improve Roster in Free Agency

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

For a minute there, things were finally starting to look up for the Boston Bruins. Morale was high amongst fans following the NHL Draft when James Hagens fell to them at seventh overall, top prospect Will Zellers made his first appearance at Development Camp, and the team had approximately $12 million to upgrade their roster in … Keep Reading

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