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Bruins Lack Talent Compared to the Rest of the Atlantic Division

It’s the dog days of summer, but the 2025-25 schedule release sparks previews and open discussions for the upcoming season. For the Boston Bruins, there is a lot to talk about.

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AHL: Rochester American Sign A Forward and Re-Sign A Defenseman

The Rochester Americans retained one of their defenseman and signed a forward this afternoon. Rochester signed forward Trevor Kuntar and re-signed Peter Tischke.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / July 17

Bruins’ Top 10 Prospects Entering the 2025-26 Season

Going into the 2025-26 season, the Boston Bruins are hungry for redemption after finishing close to the bottom of the NHL standings last season. This season, however, the Bruins have plenty of depth, both at the NHL level and in the American Hockey League (AHL) with the Providence Bruins.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / July 16

Bruins Add Steeves and Blumel to Force Competition

Barring any major trades that shake up the roster, the Boston Bruins’ lineup has very few openings for players to earn a job out of training camp. Before free agency, the opposite was true and the team had an opportunity to allow their logjam of young players the chance of an increased role at the NHL level.

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Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / July 16

Bruins’ Best and Worst Case Scenarios for the 2025-26 Season

It is never too early to look ahead for this Boston Bruins team entering the 2025-26 season. They are done making moves (for now), and the roster is in place for the time being.

Fraser Minten News / Trade Talk Sports / July 16

Minten to the Bruins Cost the Maple Leafs One More Prospect

On March 7, 2025, the Toronto Maple Leafs made a big move, acquiring defenceman Brandon Carlo from the Boston Bruins. But the cost? It wasn’t small. Headed the other way were Fraser Minten, a 4th-round pick in 2025 (Vashek Blanar), and a conditional 1st-round pick in 2026.

John Farinacci News / Daily Faceoff / July 15

Bruins re-sign John Farinacci to one-year contract

On Tuesday, Boston Bruins general manager announced that the team has signed forward John Farinacci to a one-year, two-way contract. The deal carries an NHL cap hit of $775,000 through the 2025-26 season.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / July 15

Bruins Have 2 Potential Breakout Forwards

The Boston Bruins need help offensively: their 2.71 goals for per game in 2024-25 was in the bottom five in the NHL, and they have not done a ton to address that need in free agency.

Boston Bruins News / NHL Trade Talk / July 14

Bruins Fans Triggered by Unique and Unorthodox 'Trade Alert'

The Boston Bruins have announced a trade, and it’s not the type of trade you see every day in the NHL. The Bruins have announced a jersey swap between two players on the roster.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 14

Revisiting the Bruins’ 2020 Draft Class After 5 Years

It has been five years since the 2020 NHL Draft took place virtually at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The draft was headlined by the selection of Alexis Lafreniere first overall by the New York Rangers.

Jeremy Swayman News / House of Hockey / July 13

Jeremy Swayman Reportedly Involved in Failed Trade Between the Boston Bruins and Canadian Team

The Edmonton Oilers tried to upgrade in net this past season, and David Pagnotta has now detailed their pursuit of Boston Bruins star Jeremy Swayman. This past season, the Edmonton Oilers fell just short in the Stanley Cup Finals once again, and one reason that many have pinpointed for their shortcomings once more has been the goaltending.

Boston Bruins News / NHL Trade Talk / July 10

Boston Bruins Plotting Potential Major Addition Ahead of 2026

The Boston Bruins are reportedly setting themselves up for a major move next summer. Not making massive moves this offseason, the Bruins did add pieces, but the idea is to maintain cap flexibility for next season, when taking a giant swing could pay bigger dividends.

Elliotte Friedman News / Blade of Steel / July 9

Elliotte Friedman: Bruins Plotting Bold Moves with Cap Room, Big Names on Radar

The Boston Bruins, like other teams in the NHL have cap space to spend, and according to Elliotte Friedman, they're targeting some of the leagues top names.

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Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / July 9

Tiny Thompson: From Sandon, BC, to Boston Bruins Stanley Cup Champion

Sandon, British Columbia, located in the foothills of the Selkirk Mountains in the West Kootenay region, is the birthplace of a former NHL goalie who helped hoist the Boston Bruins’ first Stanley Cup in 1929.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / July 8

Grading the Bruins’ Offseason Moves So Far

After a week and a half following the 2025 NHL Draft, and seven days into free agency, the Boston Bruins have made some eye-opening moves for the second year in a row.

James Hagens News / The Hockey Writers / July 8

Bruins May Have Found a Draft Steal in Will Moore

When James Hagens fell to the Boston Bruins with the seventh overall selection in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, many fans were excited about such a talented prospect joining the roster.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / July 8

Bruins’ projected 2025-26 roster brings the beef, but what about the goals?

The Boston Bruins had one of the more disappointing NHL seasons in 2024-25. After watching their campaign go completely off the rails, GM Don Sweeney took an axe to his roster, putting up the “for sale” sign with very few exceptions.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / July 8

2025-26 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.

Boston Bruins News / Last Word On Sports / July 8

Top Boston Bruins Defining Moments in Franchise History

Hockey and sports in general can be broken down into moments. Some moments are bigger than others and chart the course of a franchise and an entire league.

Tyler Johnson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 9

Two-time Stanley Cup champion announces retirement

His last professional game was on Dec. 12 with the Boston Bruins against the Seattle Kraken.

Rangers re-sign former first-round pick

Flyers ink this former first-round pick to a five-year extension

Mammoth sign forward to a five-year contract avoiding arbitration

No-trade clauses halt potential Oilers moves as two players say no

Three NHL teams that are having the best offseason so far

...and three teams that missed the mark

Tanner Jeannot News / House of Hockey / July 7

The Real Reason the Boston Bruins Recklessly Signed Tanner Jeannot Leaks Publicly

Tanner Jeannot was inked to a surprising deal by the Boston Bruins, and now we know why Don Sweeney handed out such a big contract to the veteran. NHL free agency was chaotic once again in 2025, and while there weren't many stars available, teams had the chance to lock in some key veterans that could help them in a big way moving forward.

Tanner Jeannot News / NHL Trade Talk / July 6

Insider Explains Bruins’ Head-Scratching Tanner Jeannot Contract

The Boston Bruins raised eyebrows with their surprising decision to sign rugged forward Tanner Jeannot to a multi-year deal this offseason. Giving the depth winger $3.4 million per season until 2030, it was viewed as one of the overpays in free agency.

Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 5

Longtime former Bruins enforcer Lyndon Byers dies at 61

Following his playing career, Byers spent over 20 years as a radio personality in the Boston area.

Boston Bruins News / Athlon Sports / July 5

Bruins Reportedly Exploring Trade Market for $19 Million Forward

Boston Bruins forward Pavel Zacha's future in Beantown is once again uncertain, after he was linked to a move earlier in the offseason. According to The Fourth Period, which listed Zacha as the 17th most-valuable player reportedly available for trade, the Bruins have resumed trade discussions involving the forward.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 28