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Providence Bruins Face the Charlotte Checkers in the Divisional Semi-Finals of the Calder Cup Playoffs

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By: Kenny Kaminsky | Follow me on Twitter/X @KennyKaminsky

After an exciting series in which the Providence Bruins fought off elimination twice to defeat the Springfield Thunderbirds in a best-of-three matchup, the team is now preparing to face a much more formidable opponent: the Charlotte Checkers. The Checkers have had a bye week after finishing second in the Atlantic Division, so … Keep Reading

Boston or New York? Weighing the Pros and Cons of Mike Sullivan’s Most Rumored Destinations

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

The NHL offseason coaching carousel kicked into overdrive on Tuesday morning when the Pittsburgh Penguins announced they would be parting ways with longtime head coach Mike Sullivan after nine and a half seasons. Sullivan, who coached the Penguins to 409 wins and two Stanley Cups, immediately became the top name … Keep Reading

Bruins’ Prospect Zellers Named USHL Forward of the Year

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By: Ryan Jainchill | Follow me on Twitter / X @Jainchill_Ryan

Boston Bruins prospect Will Zellers has been named the 2024-2025 USHL Forward of the Year, the league announced today. Zellers, who Boston acquired in a trade with the Colorado Avalanche at the NHL Trade Deadline, recorded 44-27-71 in 52 games and led the league in goals. The North Dakota commit set the … Keep Reading

Don Sweeney Wants ‘Internal Competition’ to Return for Bruins Goaltenders

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

The Boston Bruins’ front office held its end-of-season press conference, featuring CEO Charlie Jacobs, Bruins president Cam Neely, and general manager Don Sweeney. Media members asked the trio several questions about the Bruins’ disappointing 2024-25 campaign.

One of the topics brought up was Jeremy Swayman’s increased workload. When asked if … Keep Reading

Providence Stays Alive in the Best-of-Three First-Round Series Against Springfield With 1-0 Road Victory

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

The American Hockey League’s Providence Bruins delivered a resiliant performance last night to secure a crucial 1-0 overtime victory against the Springfield Thunderbirds, keeping their 2025 Calder Cup playoff hopes alive in this best-of-three first-round series. With starting goaltender Michael DiPietro’s stellar 24-save shutout in the net and Vinni Lettieri’s … Keep Reading

How David Pastrnak Became the New Leader of the Boston Bruins

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

As Bob Dylan famously said in his 1964 hit, ‘The Times They Are A-Changin.’ That sentiment is especially true for the Boston Bruins as they look to usher in a new era of leadership for the 2025-36 season.

General Manager Don Sweeney took less than an hour to gut most of his leadership core during … Keep Reading

Prospect Profile: Caleb Desnoyers Is Making a Serious Case for Himself

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

After picking up a point Tuesday night against the New Jersey Devils, the Boston Bruins will hold the fifth-best odds in the 2025 National Hockey League Draft Lottery. Boston has an 8.5% chance of winning the 1st overall pick and a 41.9% chance of picking in the top five. While it’s widely believed that the top … Keep Reading

Where Should the Boston Bruins Look For Their Next Head Coach?

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

For the second time in four years, the Boston Bruins will enter the offseason looking to hire a new head coach. During the season-ending press conference on Wednesday, GM Don Sweeney confirmed that a search is already underway and that specific criteria for the new hire will be considered. 

Sweeney … Keep Reading

Providence Bruins’ Michael DiPietro Wins Aldege “Baz” Bastien Award

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By: Kenny Kaminsky | Follow me on Twitter/X @KennyKaminsky

Today, the American Hockey League announced that Providence Bruins goaltender Michael DiPietro has won the Aldege “Baz” Bastien Memorial Award as the AHL’s Most Outstanding Goalie for the 2024-25 season.

The Aldege “Baz” Bastien Award is among the highest honors an AHL goalie can receive. It is voted on by coaches, players, … Keep Reading

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

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

The 2-24-25 regular season is finally over, and the Boston Bruins are on the precipice of one of the most crucial offseasons in franchise history. After a year filled with frustration and unmet expectations, it was finally time for management to address the public. This morning, CEO and Alternate Governor Charlie Jacobs, President and Alternate Governor … Keep Reading

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