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A Make-or-Break Opportunity for Bruins’ Mason Lohrei

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By: Andrew Patten | Follow me on Twitter/X @a_patten11

When the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety handed down a six-game suspension to Charlie McAvoy to open the 2026–27 campaign after a slashing incident against Buffalo’s Zach Benson in Game Six, it sent an immediate shockwave through the Boston Bruins’ blue line. Missing an elite, top-pair cornerstone who logs standard … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Mailbag 9/7/26

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

Alright, hockey fans, September is here, and professional hockey in Boston is just a few weeks away. The Bruins will begin their preseason schedule on September 20 and open the 2026–27 National Hockey League regular season on September 29. After a long summer away from the rink, it’s time to start shifting … Keep Reading

Brunet Ready to Make Bruins Roster Push

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

Labor Day weekend is here, which means Boston Bruins hockey is right around the corner. With rookie camp beginning next week and training camp the week after, it’s time for the Black and Gold to begin getting their affairs in order for the 2026-27 regular season.

One issue Boston’s management and coaching staff will have to … Keep Reading

New Faces, Familiar Numbers: Boston Bruins’ Jersey Numbers in History

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By: Ellie Man | Follow me on Twitter/X @ellieyym

The end of the National Hockey League offseason is in sight as training camp steadily approaches. With this comes the return of some familiar faces and the welcoming of a few new acquisitions. In preparation for the 2026-27 season, the Boston Bruins have officially announced the jersey numbers of their latest additions. This consists … Keep Reading

Clifton’s Back in Boston, but the Bruins He Left are Gone

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By: Megan Thun | Follow me on Twitter / X @Mthunhockey

Veteran defenseman Connor Clifton has come home to Boston. The familiar faces from his last game on Boston ice have changed, however. There are a few left, but the 2026 Bruins have streamlined. Gone are many of the familiar veteran faces in favor of a younger, faster roster; … Keep Reading

Four Forwards the Boston Bruins Could Target This Summer

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

The Boston Bruins have already had a busy off-season, bringing in forward J.J. Peterka in a trade with the Utah Mammoth, as well as defenseman Will Borgen in a deal with the New York Rangers. The team also brought back defender Connor Clifton in Free Agency, and plans to promote Michael DiPietro from the American Hockey … Keep Reading

How the Bruins Should Manage the Defensive Unit

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By: Chad Jones | Follow me on Twitter/X @ShutUpChadJones

Now that the NHL free agent frenzy has subsided for the most part, the Boston Bruins have some decisions to make regarding their defensive core. Bruins general manager Don Sweeney has brought in Will Borgen via a trade and has brought back Connor Clifton through free agency.

In addition … Keep Reading

Connor Clifton Joins the Boston Bruins’ List of Returned Players

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By: Ellie Man | Follow me on Twitter/X @ellieyym

The Boston Bruins like to promote themselves as a tough-as-nails bunch: gritty, relentless, and always the first to hand out a hard hit. But the truth is, the team is also equally sentimental.

With a long and celebrated history, the organization is third in the league for numbers retired, with 14 … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Sign Brian Halonen and Maxence Guenette to Two-Way Contracts

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

Today, the Boston Bruins have been busy at the start of the National Hockey League offseason. Defenseman Connor Clifton signed a two-year contract to return to Boston, goaltender Joonas Korpisalo was traded away to the New York Rangers, forwards Viktor Arvidsson and Riley Tufte were both lost, forward Brendan Gaunce and goaltender Jiri Patera … Keep Reading

Bruins, Defenseman Connor Clifton Reunite with a Two Year Contract

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

The Boston Bruins and defenseman Connor Clifton have agreed to a two-year contract with a cap hit of $2.25 million per season, the team announced today. This marks the return of Clifton to Boston after three seasons split between the Buffalo Sabres and the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Clifton, 31, played his first five NHL … Keep Reading

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