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Thanks to Brad Marchand, the Bruins Now Have Another First Round Draft Pick

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

On March 7th, Bruins general manager Don Sweeney shocked the hockey world by trading team captain Brad Marchand to their Atlantic Division rivals, the Florida Panthers.

What upset fans most wasn’t just the loss of a franchise icon, but the return: a conditional 2027 second-round draft pick. The pick could become a … Keep Reading

Jay Woodcroft is an Underrated Head Coach Candidate For the Bruins

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

Over one month has passed since the Boston Bruins wrapped up their disappointing 2024-25 campaign, and the team is yet to name a new head coach. Missing out on big fish hires like Mike Sullivan and Rick Tocchet has forced the Bruins brass to pivot their approach, while other teams have … Keep Reading

The Boston Bruins Had No Choice But to Extend Don Sweeney

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

Don Sweeney is off the hot seat…for now. Yesterday, the Boston Bruins announced a contract extension for their general manager, signing him for two more years through the 2027-28 season.

In the press release published on NHL.com, President Cam Neely lauded his former teammate’s performance at this year’s trade deadline and expressed his excitement over … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Sign General Manager Don Sweeney to Two-Year Contract Extension

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on X @cookejournalism

The Boston Bruins made the mistake last season of not extending head coach Jim Montgomery ahead of the 2024-25 campaign, which resulted in disaster. On Tuesday morning, the Bruins ensured they wouldn’t make a similar gaffe with their general manager, inking Don Sweeney to a two-year contract extension through the 2027-28 season.

The … Keep Reading

Bruins Sign Czech Goaltender Simon Zajicek to Entry-Level Contract

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

The Boston Bruins have signed goaltender Simon Zajicek to a one-year, entry-level contract, the team’s General Manager Don Sweeney announced today. Zajicek, 23, spent the 2024-25 season playing in his native Czechia with HC Litvinov of the Czech Extraliga. He appeared in 29 games and recorded a 15-13-0 record with a 2.12 goals … Keep Reading

The Best Moments from the Providence Bruins 2024-2025 Season

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

Despite the tough loss in the Atlantic Division Semi-Finals to the Charlotte Checkers, the Providence Bruins had a fantastic season. There were some highs and lows, but the team figured out a way to finish in the top three in the division and looked like they had fun along the way. Although … Keep Reading

What Does Georgii Merkulov’s Future Look Like with the Bruins?

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

Georgii Merkulov, one of the top prospects for the Boston Bruins, recently completed his third full season with the organization. Unfortunately, his season ended prematurely due to a collarbone injury he sustained with just a few games remaining in the regular season. Although there were rumors about him possibly returning for the … Keep Reading

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

Reassessing the Boston Bruins Coaching Search

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

The NHL news cycle runs at a breakneck pace during the Stanley Cup. Between all the electrifying playoff games, dramatic overtime finishes, and headline-grabbing press conference quotes, a decent-sized group of teams are looking to sort out their future with a new head coaching hire. The Boston Bruins are one … Keep Reading

Five Unrestricted Free Agents the Boston Bruins Could Target This Offseason

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

The Boston Bruins are heading into the 2025 offseason following a deeply disappointing 2024–25 campaign, which saw them miss the playoffs for the first time since 2015–16. With several glaring holes throughout the lineup, the Bruins face a pivotal summer. Making the right moves in free agency—alongside other strategic decisions—could … Keep Reading

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