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Bruins sign Riley Duran to one-year contract

The Boston Bruins have signed center Riley Duran to a one-year contract with a league-minimum cap hit of $850,000. Duran was a restricted free agent with arbitration rights after the conclusion of his two-year, entry-level contract with a cap hit of $867,500.

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Bruins Sign Riley Duran To One-Year Deal

According to a team announcement, the Boston Bruins have signed forward Riley Duran. Duran is extended through the 2026-27 season on a two-way contract with an NHL cap hit of $850,000.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / July 8

2026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Boston Bruins’ Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses and so much more.

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The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

The 'NHL saves leaders since 1995-96' quiz

Don Sweeney News / The Hockey Writers / July 8

2 Bruins Trade Chips GM Don Sweeney Could Leverage for Assets

Free agency began on July 1, and NHL teams are hurriedly making moves to outdo their competition this season. The Boston Bruins signed right-handed defenseman Connor Clifton, bringing him back to Boston, and traded for Will Borgen from the New York Rangers to bolster their blue line.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 8

1 player Bruins must sign after 1st wave of 2026 NHL Free Agency

The Boston Bruins made the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2026 after missing in 2025. It was an overall successful campaign for the Bruins, though their playoff run ended in one round.

Boston Bruins News / The Lead / July 7

How Were Bruins’ Matvei Kotkov, Yuri Ivanov First Steps in Boston?

This year, the Boston Bruins drafted more than one Russian player for the first time since 2002. Furthermore, for the first time since 1994, they selected a Russian goaltender.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Bruins sign four players to two-way contracts

The Boston Bruins were busy bulking up the team’s pipeline on Wednesday afternoon. The club announced the signings of forwards Brendan Gaunce and Brian Halonen, defenseman Maxence Guenette and goaltender Jiri Patera to two-way contracts.

Joonas Korpisalo News / Field Level Media / July 1

Rangers obtain G Joonas Korpisalo from Bruins

The New York Rangers acquired backup goaltender Joonas Korpisalo from the Boston Bruins on Wednesday for forward prospect Kalle Vaisanen and a fourth-round draft pick in 2028.

Connor Clifton News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Connor Clifton returns to Bruins on two-year contract

A tough blueliner is coming back to New England. On the opening day of NHL free agency, the Boston Bruins announced that the team has signed defenseman Connor Clifton to a two-year contract.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 1

What signing veteran wing Viktor Arvidsson means for Red Wings

What does the signing of Arvidsson mean for the Red Wings?

NHL Rumors: Will Patrick Kane want to re-sign with Red Wings? No Braden Schneider contract talks, just trade talks

Eight NHL free agents who should be avoided this offseason

The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

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The '2026 American League All-Stars' quiz

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The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

The 'Wimbledon men's champions' quiz

Joonas Korpisalo News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Rangers acquire Joonas Korpisalo from Bruins for pick, prospect

The New York Rangers have acquired goaltender Joonas Korpisalo from the Boston Bruins in exchange for forward prospect Kalle Vaisanen and a fourth-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft, the club announced Wednesday afternoon.

Luke Cavallin News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Bruins sign Cavallin to one-year contract extension

The Boston Bruins organization is keeping a familiar face around through the next season, signing goaltender Luke Cavallin to a one-year, two-way contract

Luke Cavallin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Bruins Re-Sign Luke Cavallin

The Bruins have taken care of one of their restricted free agents rather quickly. The team announced that they’ve re-signed goaltender Luke Cavallin to a one-year, two-way contract.

Alexis Gendron News / Inside The Rink / June 30

Boston Bruins Re-Sign Alexis Gendron

After not receiving a qualifying offer yesterday, the Boston Bruins signed forward Alexis Gendron to an AHL deal for 2026-27 with Providence. Gendron was acquired by the Bruins from Philadelphia last season.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 27

Bruins Should Take Advantage of Active Trade Market and Sell

The lead-up to free agency has kicked into high gear, as we’ve seen great options for the Boston Bruins taken off the board early. Ex-captain of the Ottawa Senators, Brady Tkachuk, was traded to the Bruins’ rivals, the Florida Panthers, and we saw the New Jersey Devils send defenseman Simon Nemec to the Calgary Flames out west.

John-Jason Peterka News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 26

Bruins to acquire JJ Peterka: Instant analysis and reaction

Bruins to acquire JJ Peterka from Mammoth: Instant analysis and reaction

The Boston Bruins and Utah Mammoth are hoping to busy up their draft night early.

Rangers acquire Pavel Dorofeyev in surprise trade

Panthers' latest trade could make them play like NHL's most hated team

The 'Arizona Coyotes retired numbers' quiz

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 26

Bruins Considering Return of Former Defenseman in Trade with Maple Leafs

According to Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic, the Boston Bruins might be open to the idea of bringing back former defenseman Brandon Carlo. While the scribe broke down some of the other trades Bruins GM Don Sweeney might have cooking as the NHL Draft approaches, he also noted that Boston isn’t just potentially selling Pavel Zacha.