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Boston Bruins Sign Goaltender Simon Zajicek to One-Year Contract Extension

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

Goaltender Simon Zajicek spent the first six seasons of his hockey career with the HC Litvinov in the Czech Extraliga League from 2019 to 2025. In May 2025, the Boston Bruins signed the 6’2″ goaltender to a one-year contract. Zajicek played in 90 games and posted a 36-48-0 record with a 2.68 GAA and a .912 … Keep Reading

Five Best Landing Spots for the Boston Bruins to Trade Pavel Zacha

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

What to do with forward Pavel Zacha is a huge topic of discussion for the Boston Bruins as of late. After setting career-highs of 30 goals and 65 points last season, Zacha has set himself up nicely to earn a huge new contract. Zacha will be an unrestricted free agent after this season. However, … 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

Closing the Loophole: The Case for an After-Tax Cap and What It Means for the Bruins

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

Since the 2005-06 season, the National Hockey League (NHL) has used a hard salary cap to promote competitive balance. The goal was to prevent wealthier franchises from simply spending more than smaller-market teams to build championship rosters. For years, that system largely achieved its purpose.

Today, however, differences in state and provincial tax … Keep Reading

New Mock Draft Has the Boston Bruins Selecting Forward Elton Hermansson 23rd Overall

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

The 2026 National Hockey League Draft is now eight days away in Buffalo, New York. For the Boston Bruins, picking 23rd overall in the first round, general manager Don Sweeney needs to have a big draft to build for the team’s future. On June 3, Bleacher Report’s Hannah Stuart projected that the Bruins would … Keep Reading

Defensemen for the Boston Bruins to Consider Drafting in First Round of 2026 NHL Draft

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

The 2026 National Hockey League Draft is nine days away in Buffalo, New York. The Boston Bruins will need to hit on their first-round draft pick this year, as the team owns the 23rd overall selection in the draft. Finding late first-round magic doesn’t always happen for an NHL team, but the Bruins will … 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

How Did the 2025 Bruins RFA Class Perform Last Season?

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

Last week, we reviewed the Boston Bruins unrestricted free agent class of 2025. Now, it is time to look at which restricted free agents the Bruins re-signed and how they performed last season. While the UFA class consisted mostly of depth pieces and some breakouts, the RFA class had some talent that the … Keep Reading

J.P. Hurlbert is First Round Dream Target for the Boston Bruins at 2026 NHL Draft

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

With the 2026 Stanley Cup Finals concluding last night, the focus for every team now turns to the 2026 National Hockey League Draft beginning on June 26 in Buffalo, New York. The Boston Bruins are in a tough position for the draft, currently owning the 23rd overall pick in the first round, as well … Keep Reading

How Did the Bruins 2025 Free Agency Class Perform in 2025-26?

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

On July 1st, 2025, the Boston Bruins handed out seven contracts to unrestricted free agents to begin NHL Free Agency. Targeting five forwards and two defenseman, General Manager Don Sweeney wanted to rebuild the identity of a Bruins team that finished fifth-worst in the NHL the season prior and had dealt away many stalwarts.… Keep Reading

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