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How an Injury-Free Summer Could Give Boston a Stronger Start in 2025-26

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

During the Bruins’ management end-of-season press conference, Don Sweeney commented on the status of the Bruins players’ health going into the 2025 National Hockey League offseason.

“We’re fortunate that, outside of Pavel Zacha having a small procedure, not
surgical, recently, and he’s not going to go the World Championships. Everybody … 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

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

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

David Pastrnak is the Clear Fit for the Captaincy Following the Bruins’ Break-Up Day

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

David Pastrnak stepped into a difficult leadership role following Brad Marchand’s departure at the trade deadline. Since then, Pastrnak has proven that, while he’s a prolific point scorer, he’s also one of the strongest leaders the Black and Gold have seen.

Pastrnak concluded the 2024-25 season posting 43-63-106 through the full … Keep Reading

The 2024-25 Boston Bruins Were Doomed from the Start

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

The 2024-25 season came to an end for the Boston Bruins Tuesday night following an overtime loss to the New Jersey Devils. The team finished the season with a dismal 33-39-10 record, which was good enough for the second-worst record in the Eastern Conference and the fifth-worst overall. With the dust settled and hindsight being 20/20, … Keep Reading

Sacco Announces McAvoy and Kastelic Will Not Return This Season

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

Head Coach Joe Sacco announced today that defenseman Charlie McAvoy and forward Mark Kastelic will not play in the Bruins’ final three games due to injuries. In a post on X by Conor Ryan, he quoted Sacco as saying that the two have made progress recovering from their injuries but will … Keep Reading

Zadorov-Jokiharju Pair Emerging for the Boston Bruins

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

The Boston Bruins don’t have a lot going for them right now. Even the most ardent optimists would struggle to find a silver lining amidst the team’s ten-game losing streak. There aren’t many positives for fans to hold on to, but one pleasant trend (that bodes well for this season and the future) is the play … Keep Reading

Charlie McAvoy Returns to Bruins Practice and Why He Shouldn’t Return to the Lineup

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

In February, Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy sustained an injury in the National Hockey League’s first-ever Four Nations Face-Off tournament. While playing for Team USA against Finland, McAvoy injured the acromioclavicular (AC) joint in his right shoulder. Complications from the injury led to an infection, requiring a four-day hospital stay for … Keep Reading

Henri Jokiharju – a Surprising Bright Spot for a Battered Bruins Blueline

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

In a flurry of trades made by Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney on the March 7th Trade Deadline, one trade was seemingly quieter than most others. Boston traded a 2026 fourth-round draft pick, originally belonging to Edmonton, to Buffalo in return for defenseman Henri Jokiharju.

Jokiharju, 25, is a … Keep Reading

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