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The Boston Bruins are in need of high-end talent to help elevate the existing roster into legitimate Stanley Cup contenders. The problem is that acquiring these types of players often requires giving up premium talent in return.

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Boston Bruins Depth Between The Pipes

The Boston Bruins know how to develop goaltending, as evidenced by former Providence Bruins and Maine Mariners goalie Brandon Bussi winning the Stanley Cup this past season.

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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 9

Bruins re-sign Massachusetts native to 1-year contract extension

The Boston Bruins are keeping Riley Duran in the organization for at least another season, signing the AHLer to a one-year, two-way contract with an NHL cap hit of $850,000, the team announced on Thursday.

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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?

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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.

Riley Duran News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 9

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Viktor Arvidsson News / Yardbarker / July 1

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NHL 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.

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.

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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.