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The Boston Bruins Need to Pick a Lane With Pavel Zacha

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

The Boston Bruins have a decision to make on Pavel Zacha; the direction they choose could have seismic implications on the future of the franchise. With the salary cap growing exponentially, and their top center in need of a new long-term deal, it’s time for the Black and Gold to be proactive and pick a lane.… Keep Reading

Five Undrafted Defensemen For Bruins Fans to Know this Season

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

Last week, we looked at five undrafted forwards in college hockey to watch this season; now we’ll shift our attention to the blueline. While Boston addressed its need for right-shot defensemen at the NHL level over the summer and added to the prospect pool at the draft, it still needs organizational depth. … Keep Reading

Five Undrafted Forwards Bruins Fans Should Have Their Eye On

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

A new season of college hockey means a new crop of undrafted free agents looking to play their way into a pro contract. NHL teams annually comb college hockey not only to sign their drafted players, but also to land the signatures of the top players who slipped through the cracks … Keep Reading

Meet the Eight Free Agents at Bruins Development Camp

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

NHL development camps annually give teams and fans their first look at newly drafted prospects, along with a glimpse of the progress made by prospects already in the system. They also provide a platform for teams to bring in other undrafted or overlooked prospects, either to fill out the camp roster or with an … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Lose Forward Viktor Arvidsson to Detroit Red Wings

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

Forward Viktor Arvidsson had a much-needed bounce-back season for the Boston Bruins in 2025-26. After the Bruins fell in the first round of the 2026 playoffs, what to do with Arvidsson became a heavily discussed topic. Now, Arvidsson won’t be returning to Beantown and is going to an Atlantic Division rival.

Today, Arvidsson signed … 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

Could John Carlson be a Fit for the Boston Bruins

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

The Boston Bruins need to make some changes this offseason. If the team hopes to return to the playoffs for the second straight season and kick their retool into high gear, they’ll need to make significant roster changes. One area both fans and management alike have acknowledged as needing improvement is Boston’s blueline.

Heading into … Keep Reading

Why the Boston Bruins Should Target Connor Murphy in Free Agency

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

The Boston Bruins have several needs entering free agency, but adding another dependable right-shot defenseman should be near the top of the B’s General Manager Don Sweeney’s list. Connor Murphy could make a lot of sense for Boston if he reaches the upcoming July 1st Free Agent Frenzy.

Murphy, a 33-year-old, Boston native … Keep Reading

Ranking the Boston Bruins’ Three Biggest Needs This Offseason

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

The offseason is here, and that means it’s roster evaluation time for the Boston Bruins. With the draft and free agency under a month away, it’s time for management to make its final determinations on this team’s strengths and weaknesses and on how best to improve it for the 2026-27 campaign.

The Black and Gold need … Keep Reading

Sweeney Confirms Bruins Prospect Andre Gasseau’s Likely Departure

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

Another member of the Boston Bruins’ 2021 Draft Class is headed out the door. After rumors circulated that Andre Gasseau was looking to test free agency this summer, Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney effectively confirmed that the former seventh-round draft pick will be playing elsewhere next season.… Keep Reading

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