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What Sweeney’s Extension Means for the Bruins’ Coaching Search

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By: Jack Studley | Follow me on Twitter/X @jackstudley13

On Tuesday, the Boston Bruins announced that General Manager Don Sweeney has signed a two-year extension. The extension will run through the 2027-28 season, which would be Sweeney’s 13th on the throne if he survies that long. The Bruins front office is conducting interviews to find their 30th bench boss if franchise history. … 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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