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What Marco Sturm’s Development Style Means for James Hagens

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

When James Hagens was selected seventh overall in the 2025 National Hockey League draft, Boston Bruins fans celebrated. The pick was a sure crowd-pleaser, with the center expected to have been snapped up earlier. The fervor still hasn’t quite disappeared yet, though many now seem to be up in arms about … Keep Reading

What Fraser Minten Brings To the Bruins

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

Many Boston Bruins players had productive, quality performances during the 2025-2026 season. The Black and Gold produced a 100-point campaign, a record of 45-27-10, and a playoff berth in Marco Sturm’s first season as Bruins head coach.

One of the most pleasant surprises of last year was how well Fraser Minten … Keep Reading

Setting Fair Expectations for James Hagens’ First Full Bruins Season

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

When the Boston Bruins called James Hagens’ name with the seventh overall pick in the 2025 National Hockey League Entry Draft, it signaled a major shift in the organization’s future down the middle. For a franchise that had spent years navigating the post- Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci era with … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Have Three Games Announced for 2026-27 Season

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

Tomorrow at 1 p.m. ET, the full 2026-27 National Hockey League regular season schedule will be announced. This upcoming NHL season will be the first 84-game season. However, the home openers for all 32 NHL teams have just been announced, and the Boston Bruins have three confirmed games on the schedule for next season … Keep Reading

How the Bruins Should Configure Their Lines

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

As the NHL offseason rolls on, the Boston Bruins core roster for the 2026-2027 season is starting to take shape. While there are still possible moves to be made and training camp competitions can always shake up a position or two, Boston’s coaching staff can already be looking into possible line combinations.

Bruins head coach Marco … 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

Five Thoughts on the Boston Bruins’ 2026 NHL Draft

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

Well, the 2026 National Hockey League Entry Draft has come and gone. The Boston Bruins made seven selections and three trades, adding nine new faces to the organization. While this was just one step in the B’s hopeful path back to Stanley Cup contention, it was certainly one of the more unique Bruins draft classes in … Keep Reading

Bruins Players To Keep an Eye on This Season

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

During Marco Sturm’s first year as head coach of the Boston Bruins, multiple players proved they could be productive members of an NHL lineup for the first time. Going into the 2026-2027 season, here are three skaters Bruins fans should keep an eye on to see if they can be even better.

Fraser Minten

Minten came … 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

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