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Inside Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney’s Blueprint: Responsibility, Energy, and Physicality

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By: Declan Flavin | Follow me on Twitter / X @FlavinDeclan

Although the boo birds were out for another Don Sweeney-led Boston Bruins offseason, no one can claim he is without a plan. The plan was direct in re-establishing an identity for the team, both for the present and the future. The Bruins, throughout last season, had not just lost modern … Keep Reading

Is It Time for the Bruins to Consider Trading Matthew Poitras?

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

A hot topic continues to surround the Boston Bruins and their fans this offseason: the future of one of the team’s brightest young stars, Matthew Poitras. Fans have been debating this issue since the draft, presenting an intriguing dilemma. It’s hard to believe that Don Sweeney would consider trading the young center, … Keep Reading

John Beecher Remains a Strong Candidate for the Bruins’ Bottom Six

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By: Declan Flavin | Follow me on Twitter / X @FlavinDeclan

The 2024–25 Boston Bruins lacked top-end talent, but they also struggled with consistency from their bottom lines. A John Beecher–Mark Kastelic–Cole Koepke fourth-line combination fared well early in the season but quickly lost footing due to health and eventual inefficiency.

The inconsistent efficiency of these depth lines can be … Keep Reading

Will the Boston Bruins’ Offense Improve in 2025-2026?

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

The 2024-25 edition of the Boston Bruins seemed to struggle in most statistical categories. In net, Jeremy Swayman posted a .892% save percentage, the lowest of his National Hockey League career, while Joonas Korpisalo posted his second straight sub .900% season. On defense, the B’s allowed 271 goals, the seventh most in the NHL. They … Keep Reading

Why Forward Fraser Minten Looks Like Natural Fit for the Boston Bruins

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By: Declan Flavin | Follow me on Twitter / X @FlavinDeclan

After letting go of core players during the previous National Hockey League trade deadline, the Boston Bruins now have a chance to capitalize on some promising trade returns. Trading a tenured piece like Brandon Carlo is never easy, but netting a 2025 fourth-round pick, a 2026 first-round pick (top-five … Keep Reading

Morgan Geekie and Elias Lindholm Need To Stabilize Boston’s Top Line

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

Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney has had a busy offseason so far. Sweeney has re-signed three Bruins restricted free agents and acquired a plethora of additional forwards, including giving Morgan Geekie a six-year deal worth $33 million. With Elias Lindholm entering the second year of his seven-year, $54.25 million contract, both skaters are … Keep Reading

Bruins Fail to Improve Roster in Free Agency

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

For a minute there, things were finally starting to look up for the Boston Bruins. Morale was high amongst fans following the NHL Draft when James Hagens fell to them at seventh overall, top prospect Will Zellers made his first appearance at Development Camp, and the team had approximately $12 million to upgrade their roster in … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Select Vashek Blanár with 100th Overall Pick

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

The Boston Bruins used the 100th overall selection on Colorado-born Czech defenseman Vashek Blanár, also known as Vashen Richards. Blanár stands at 6’4” and weighs 183 lbs. He played last season for IF Troja-Ljungby in Sweden.

The Bruins seemingly went off the board with this pick; he was not listed in the EliteProspects draft guide. Last … Keep Reading

Marco Sturm’s Skills in Player Development a Plus for the Boston Bruins

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

The Boston Bruins finally have a new head coach. Earlier today, general manager Don Sweeney introduced Marco Sturm as the 30th coach in team history. There were plenty of reasons why Sturm was the man for the job, but one of the abilities that made him stand out was his player development.

Don Sweeney was asked point … Keep Reading

Why You Should Be Excited About Boston Bruins Prospect Fraser Minten

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

On Friday, March 7, 2025, the Boston Bruins completed a significant overhaul of their core by trading away Charlie Coyle, Brad Marchand, Trent Frederic, and Brandon Carlo. One of the most critical returns came when they traded fan-favorite defenseman Carlo to the Toronto Maple Leafs for a 2026 first-round pick and forward … Keep Reading

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