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Could John Carlson be a Fit for the Boston Bruins

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter/X @TCalauttis

The Boston Bruins need to make some changes this offseason. If the team hopes to return to the playoffs for the second straight season and kick their retool into high gear, they’ll need to make significant roster changes. One area both fans and management alike have acknowledged as needing improvement is Boston’s blueline.

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The Bruins Should Avoid Free Agency This Summer

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

The Boston Bruins need to add several components to their roster this offseason if they want any chance at taking a step forward in the 2026-27 season. Every offseason, there are several ways to do that. Free agency, when it opens on July 1st, is always the first stop teams make when trying to … Keep Reading

Ranking the Boston Bruins’ Three Biggest Needs This Offseason

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter/X @TCalauttis

The offseason is here, and that means it’s roster evaluation time for the Boston Bruins. With the draft and free agency under a month away, it’s time for management to make its final determinations on this team’s strengths and weaknesses and on how best to improve it for the 2026-27 campaign.

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What Should the Bruins Do with Andrew Peeke?

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

There’s no denying it; the Bruins have clear deficiencies throughout their roster. From a true number one center, to reliable defensemen in their bottom-four, especially on the right side. There are solid pieces they can build around — David Pastrnak, James Hagens, Charlie McAvoy, and Jeremy Swayman — but, for their areas of need, … Keep Reading

Team Finland is Creating a Bigger Role for Bruins’ Henri Jokiharju

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

Henri Jokiharju is representing his country for the second time this year – first for the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, then again for the International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship. Team Finland turned to familiar talent in preparation for the tournament, and as a result, Jokiharji is playing alongside teammate Joonas Korpisalo in a … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Should Pursue Defenseman Jacob Trouba in Free Agency

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

The Boston Bruins returned to the Stanley Cup Playoffs this season after missing out last season. However, the 2026 playoffs were a disaster, as the Buffalo Sabres eliminated the Bruins in six games in the first round. Had Jeremy Swayman’s goaltending not been solid for the Bruins, the series could’ve been worse than it … Keep Reading

What Should the Bruins do With Mason Lohrei?

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

Heading into the 2026-27 season, the Boston Bruins have a decision to make on defenseman Mason Lohrei. Last season, many expected the young left-shot defenseman to solidify himself as a smooth-skating, offensively-minded top-four player, but despite those expectations, it was an inconsistent year. Now, questions linger about Lohrei’s future in Boston heading into … Keep Reading

How Should the Bruins Address Their Defensive Logjam?

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

The Boston Bruins have a logjam for the defensive core heading into the 2026 NHL offseason. During this past season, the team used 11 defenseman, all of whom played at least one game. Come playoff time, the team carried eight, all of which saw action in the Bruins’ first-round series loss to the Buffalo … Keep Reading

Bruins’ Nikita Zadorov Showed His Value in the 2025-26 Season

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

Nikita Zadorov’s 2025–26 season with the Boston Bruins was, in many ways, a perfect snapshot of the kind of player he has become: a physically dominant, defense-first blueliner whose impact goes far beyond traditional scoring numbers. While his offensive totals remained modest, the underlying numbers—and some eye-popping league-leading stats—tell the story of … Keep Reading

What Happened to the Bruins’ Physicality in the Playoffs?

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

The Boston Bruins are a hard-nosed team. They’re relentless, full of grit, and are proud to include physicality in their gameplay. Following a disappointing 2024-25 season, management made the decision to bring back some much-needed toughness to the roster. This strategy worked; the Bruins made the playoffs this year, and … Keep Reading

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