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Boston Bruins Announce Dates, Locations For 2026 Fan Fest

On Monday, the Boston Bruins announced the dates and locations of their 2026 Fan Fest: Road to Opening Night. The first stop will be on Saturday, Sept.

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Jeremy Swayman Makes NHL Network's Top 10 Goalies List

NHL Network has shared its latest offseason position rankings. On Sunday night, the outlet revealed its Top 10 Goalies Right Now list which had Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman at No.

NHL News / Boston Bruins On SI / August 16

2026-27 Boston Bruins Opponent Preview: Utah Mammoth

With the Boston Bruins 2026-27 campaign coming up, Boston Bruins On SI is taking a look at each opponent for the upcoming season. The next opponent on the list is the Utah Mammoth, a team the Bruins will host on Oct.

NHL News / Field Level Media / August 15

Start of season in doubt for Panthers star Brad Marchand

Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand is recovering from offseason surgery and could miss the start of the 2026-27 season, Florida Hockey Now reported Saturday.

Avalanche face a dilemma with longtime playoff hero

If Patrik Laine goes to the Maple Leafs, who leaves?

Rangers just made another failed season far more expensive

Five best bargain options available in NHL free agency

NHL staring at a $3.5 billion decision that could reshape the league

Macklin Celebrini News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Michael DiPietro News / The Hockey Writers / August 15

DiPietro Leads Intriguing Bruins’ Backup Goalie Competition

There’s been a lot of discussion about the potential outlook of the Boston Bruins lineup for the 2026-27 season. Through all of the discourse, though, one under-discussed area has been the Bruins goaltending situation heading into the season.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

NHL News / Boston Bruins On SI / August 14

2026-27 Boston Bruins Opponent Preview: Ottawa Senators

With the Boston Bruins season coming up, Boston Bruins On SI is taking a look at every opponent for the upcoming season. The latest opponent is the Ottawa Senators, a team that Boston will play four times in 2026-27. Last season, the two teams had a nearly identical finish.

Boston Bruins News / The Spun / August 14

Beloved Boston Sports Producer Jeremy Conley Has Sadly Died

Boston sports media has sadly lost another beloved figure as producer Jeremy Conley passed away. Conley worked at 98.5 The Sports Hub in Boston as a producer since 2011 and worked as the executive producer of New England Patriots and Boston Bruins broadcasts.

Charlie McAvoy News / Boston Bruins On SI / August 13

Where Bruins' Charlie McAvoy Ranks in NHL Network's Top 20 Defensemen

Earlier in the month, NHL Network announced its Top 20 Defensemen currently in the league and the list featured a Bruin. Boston’s Charlie McAvoy came in at No.

John-Jason Peterka News / The Hockey Writers / August 13

Bruins Still Need Top-6 Forward Help After Peterka Trade

The Boston Bruins have addressed several needs this offseason while also making some fairly significant organizational changes, particularly involving their AHL affiliate.

Boston Bruins News / NHL Rumors / August 13

2026-27 Boston Bruins Season Preview

The Boston Bruins enter the 2026–27 season with a retooled roster after a first-round playoff exit, addressing key needs at wing and on the right side of the blue line while saying goodbye to a top-25-goal scorer.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Michael Bunting News / The Hockey Writers / August 13

Bruins Should Only Offer Michael Bunting a PTO

The Boston Bruins come into the 2026-27 season with a relatively uneventful offseason. Matthew Poitras remains unsigned, while the Bruins have reunited with Connor Clifton and promoted goaltender Michael DiPietro to the NHL.

Boston Bruins News / The Lead / August 12

The Bruins’ NCAA Pipeline Runs Through Boston

The Boston Bruins keep restocking their prospect list in their own backyard. There are names on the Bruins’ prospect pipeline who will not need to travel far if the organization decides it is time to turn them pro. Meanwhile, Bruins fans can follow their favorite team’s prospects simply by attending NCAA games in the Boston area.

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Kasimir Kaskisuo News / Inside The Rink / August 12

ECHL: Kasimir Kaskisuo Signs With Wheeling Nailers

The Wheeling Nailers have announced that they’ve signed goaltender Kasimir Kaskisuo for the 2026-27 season. Kaskisuo, 32, pitched a 20-save shutout against the Atlanta Gladiators on December 13th as a member of the Utah Grizzlies before heading overseas.

Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 11

Bruins’ glaring roster flaw that must be fixed ahead of 2026-27 NHL season

The Boston Bruins are a team that has had a particular problem ever since the conclusion of the 2022-23 season. That’s when Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci decided to retire and that meant that the Bruins had to say goodbye to their Nos.

John Farinacci News / Inside The Rink / August 11

AHL: Milwaukee Admirals Sign John Farinacci

The Milwaukee Admirals announced today they’ve signed forward John Farinacci to an AHL contract for the 2026-27 season. Farinacci spent last season with the Providence Bruins, where in 68 games he had 19 points on nine goals and ten assists.

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 10

Bruins are taking an expensive gamble on JJ Peterka

The Boston Bruins did not trade two first-round picks for Peterka to become another useful name in the lineup.

New York Islanders are asking fans to wait one more year

Calgary Flames rebuilt the wrong half of their roster

Predators GM Chris MacFarland is taking an expensive shortcut

Why Caleb Malhotra is a good fit for the Canucks

Jets re-sign Tyrel Bauer to two-year deal

Kings waste no time giving Anze Kopitar the honor he deserves

Casey Mittelstadt News / The Hockey Writers / August 10

Bruins’ Mittelstadt Is Poised for a Bounceback Season

On The Wraparound, a podcast hosted by Emma Lingan, three Boston Bruins who are bounce-back candidates in 2026-27 were listed. All three of these players mentioned had something in common; they were all Buffalo Sabres at one point in their careers.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / August 5

AHL: Goalies to Watch in the 2026-27 Season

The 2026-27 AHL season is coming in 65 days. Michael DiPietro won the MVP last season with the Providence Bruins, and he’ll be the backup in Boston this season.

Boston Bruins News / NHLFanCentral / August 5

3 questions facing Boston Bruins ahead of the 2026-27 NHL Season

The Boston Bruins are excited for the 2026-27 NHL season after making the Stanley Cup Playoffs last year. The team added new players during the offseason, and several young players are ready for bigger roles under head coach Marco Sturm.

Boston Bruins News / The Lead / July 29

Did the Boston Bruins Improve in July?

When the Boston Bruins acquired JJ Peterka on the first day of the NHL Draft, the move quickly became the biggest headline of their offseason. However, July brought several other trades that deserve attention.

Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 27

Bruins’ biggest mistake so far in 2026 NHL free agency

The Boston Bruins have a solid trio of players that head coach Marco Sturm is going to depend on throughout the 2026-27 season. He has one of the top offensive players in the league in David Pastrnak, a hard-hitting and highly skilled defenseman in Charlie McAvoy and one of the best goaltenders in the NHL in Jeremy Swayman.

Don Sweeney News / Daily Faceoff / July 14

Hiring of Kevyn Adams among Bruins’ organizational changes

A familiar name is stepping back into a front office in the NHL. On Tuesday, Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney announced several changes within the organization’s hockey operations, including the hiring of former Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams as his senior advisor.

Riley Duran News / Daily Faceoff / July 9

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.

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.