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How JJ Peterka is Set Up for Year One Success with the Bruins

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

When Boston Bruins’ general manager Don Sweeney parted with two first-round picks on draft night to acquire winger JJ Peterka from the Utah Mammoth, it sent a clear message across the NHL: the Bruins are refueled and ready to contend immediately. At 24 years old, Peterka enters the 2026–27 regular season under … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Set the Stage for Goaltender Michael DiPietro’s Crucial Training Camp Battle

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

The Boston Bruins, a franchise known for cultivating fierce internal competition, have opened the door for Michael DiPietro to claim a coveted National Hockey League roster spot as Jeremy Swayman’s backup goaltender. Yet, as the 27-year-old two-time American Hockey League Goaltender of the Year steps into the spotlight, the … Keep Reading

Bruins’ Poitras Remains Unsigned, Still Not Time to Hit ‘Panic’ Button

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

We’re growing closer and closer to the start of the 2026-27 National Hockey League season. The Boston Bruins’ training camp opens in less than a month, and there are still some things that have yet to be done that would seemingly rank pretty high on the Bruins’ to-do list.

One of those … Keep Reading

Peterka’s Promising Bruins Debut

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

JJ Peterka’s Boston Bruins debut is coming in hot. This 24-year-old has already posted some interesting stats. With a shooting percentage comparable to David Pastrnak despite averaging less ice time per game, the Bruins are looking at an up-and-comer who could be a strong pillar in the Pasta-line.

That being said, … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins’ Elias Lindholm is Not a First-Line Center, and That’s Ok

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

Elias Lindholm has unfortunately and undeniably struggled with the Bruins. When Don Sweeney signed him as a free agent in 2024, the general manager thought he had found a competitive player to anchor the team’s top line. Sadly, this plan hasn’t quite worked out.

Sharing a line with David Pastrňák and Morgan … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Announce Changes to Hockey Operations Staff

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

Just days before the 2026-27 National Hockey League schedule gets released, the Boston Bruins have announced changes to their Hockey Operations Staff. Today, Kevyn Adams has been named the senior advisor to the general manager. Dennis Bonvie has been named assistant general manager, player personnel. Jeremy Rogalski has been named assistant general manager, … Keep Reading

Ranking Nikita Zadorov’s Five Fights from the Boston Bruins’ 2025-26 Season

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

When General Manager Don Sweeney signed Nikita Zadorov to a long-term contract in the offseason leading up to the 2024-25 season, Boston Bruins fans knew exactly what they were getting: a towering, physical presence on the blue line who wouldn’t hesitate to drop the gloves. The 2025-26 National Hockey League regular season … Keep Reading

Casey Mittelstadt Could Be the Key to the Boston Bruins’ 2026-27 Success

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

When the Boston Bruins acquired Casey Mittelstadt late in the 2024-25 season, the trade was viewed as a calculated gamble. By sending veteran center Charlie Coyle to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for the dynamic, skilled forward, the Bruins signaled a pivot toward youth, speed, and creative playmaking.

Mittelstadt is entering a … Keep Reading

Projecting Extensions for Boston Bruins’ Fraser Minten and Marat Khusnutdinov

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

As General Manager Don Sweeney continues to reshape the Boston Bruins’ roster, youth and depth have taken center stage. Two of the most intriguing puzzle pieces in this ongoing retool are center Fraser Minten and winger Marat Khusnutdinov. Both arrived in Boston via savvy 2025 trade deadline maneuvers and have quickly carved … 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

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