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Jeremy Swayman’s negotiations, and other training camp storylines

September 17, 2024

Without a new contract, Jeremy Swayman’s contract negotiations will sit front and center as the Bruins begin their preseason.

Centennial game, season opener, returns highlight Bruins’ 2024-25 schedule

July 2, 2024

The NHL completed its 2023-24 campaign eight days ago after awarding the Florida Panthers their first Stanley Cup in franchise history. Their rapid transition to off-season events continued Tuesday following the release of the 2024-25 regular season schedule. Following their busy summer to date, highlighted by the Linus Ullmark trade and the arrivals of Elias […]

Free agency takeaways: Bruins make splash with Lindholm and Zadorov.

July 1, 2024

Unlike the last two free agency periods, the Boston Bruins entered the first day of free agency with salary cap flexibility to address their primary off-season needs. Don Sweeney addressed Boston’s center and defensive needs after adding Elias Lindholm (seven years with a $7.75 million cap hit) and Nikita Zadorov (six years at $5 million […]

NHL Draft Day 2 takeaways: Bruins continue to emphasize size in selection process

June 29, 2024

LAS VEGAS — After trading back into the first round earlier in the week and selecting Dean Letourneau with the 25th overall pick, the Boston Bruins waited patiently before participating in a busy Day 2 of the NHL Draft. By Round 4, Don Sweeney submitted his lone trade of the weekend. Between Sweeney’s transaction with […]

With boom or bust potential, Bruins are banking on Dean Letourneau’s potential upside

LAS VEGAS — In keeping their 25th pick and selecting Dean Letourneau, the Boston Bruins are banking on his potential upside. Granted, the Bruins had multiple targets in mind with their first-round pick. But amid some trade movement in the two picks in front of the Bruins, Don Sweeney received his round of calls regarding […]

How Don Sweeney envisions the Bruins’ goaltending workload next season

June 27, 2024

LAS VEGAS — Linus Ullmark’s tenure in Boston reached its inevitable conclusion with Monday’s trade involving the Ottawa Senators. As one half of the now former dynamic goaltending tandem begins adjusting to his new home, GM Don Sweeney and the Bruins’ front office turn their attention toward inking Jeremy Swayman to a long-term contract extension. […]

Bruins suspect that Jake DeBrusk will hit the open market

LAS VEGAS — Contract negotiations between the Boston Bruins and Jake DeBrusk hit a snag during the 2023-24 season. Now, the two sides look like they hardly engaging in any dialogue. On Thursday, during his pre-draft media availability, Don Sweeney provided a little more insight on where talks stand with DeBrusk. And barring any unforeseen […]

David Pastrnak and other notable 25th overall picks from NHL Draft history

For the first time in three years, the Boston Bruins will have a first-round pick at their disposal. Earlier in the week, GM Don Sweeney acquired the 25th overall pick as part of the Linus Ullmark trade to Ottawa that also involved goalie Joonas Korpisalo and bottom-six forward Mark Kastellic. On the surface, the return […]

4 pivotal questions for the Bruins this off-season

May 21, 2024

With their elimination still fresh from their Game 6 loss to the Florida Panthers, the 2023-24 Boston Bruins convened for the final time during their annual breakup day at Warrior Ice Arena. Several players revealed the extent of their injuries sustained during this transitional campaign. Others, meanwhile, addressed whether they see a future within the […]

Takeaways: Bruins transitional season ends with another Panther heartbreak

May 18, 2024

For the second straight year, the Florida Panthers ended the Boston Bruins’ season on TD Garden ice.  Jeremy Swayman stood tall again, keeping the Bruins afloat with multiple timely stops. Swayman’s teammates, facing another night of sloppy puck possession, turnover trouble and too many men issues, generated a handful of quality looks and gained a […]