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Bruins Need to Keep Defenseman Jonathan Aspirot

Before the start of the 2026-27 season, the Boston Bruins have a choice. With nine defensemen under contract, they’ll have to account for six roster spots, which will make training camp highly competitive.

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Everything Providence Bruins Head Coach Trent Whitfield Said at Introductory Press Conference

Earlier in the week, the Boston Bruins announced that Trent Whitfield will serve as Providence’s next head coach. On Wednesday, Whitfield held his introductory press conference where he spoke to the media about this new chapter.

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 / Boston Bruins On SI / July 28

Bruins Prospect Records Assist in World Junior Summer Showcase

The 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase has officially kicked off at WFCU Centre in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The USA started the event with two teams- USA White and USA Blue. USA White dropped its first game of the showcase against Finland 4-1 on Sunday.

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

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Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / July 28

Bruins Need To Embrace ‘The Suck’ Philosophy in 2026-27

As the offseason continues for the Boston Bruins, the team has lost two top-tier prospects from the organization. They’d be castoffs headed for the West, and the situation highlighted a cultural issue within the Bruins itself.

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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.

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.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / July 27

Bruins’ AHL Development Pipeline Gets New Leadership

The Boston Bruins have continued their organizational changes by naming Trent Whitfield as the 14th head coach in Providence Bruins history. The team also hired Ryan Ward as an assistant coach in the AHL.

Trent Whitfield News / Boston Bruins On SI / July 27

Bruins Announce Trent Whitfield as Next Head Coach For Providence

The Boston Bruins have announced Providence’s next coach. The organization has hired Trent Whitfield to serve as the team’s next head coach and Ryan Ward as an assistant coach. “We are excited to announce Trent Whitfield as head coach of the Providence Bruins,” said Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney in the official press release.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 24

2 Former Bruins Get Fresh Start With Avalanche

If you’ve been following the Boston Bruins over the past few seasons, you’ve likely heard the names Fabian Lysell and Georgii Merkulov. Two promising young forwards who once seemed like locks to make the Bruins roster one day, both players are now members of the Colorado Avalanche organization.

Boston Bruins News / Boston Bruins On SI / July 24

Why the Boston Bruins Are Trending in Pop Culture This Offseason

The Boston Bruins have been in their offseason since May 1 when their season came to a close against the Buffalo Sabres 4-1 in Game 6 of the first round

Trent Whitfield News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 23

Providence Bruins Expected To Name Trent Whitfield Head Coach

The AHL’s Providence Bruins are zeroing in on Trent Whitfield as their new head coach, reported by Mark Divver, NHL.com contributor. Somebody who has ties to the organization across multiple levels, the 49-year-old was a former team captain who played in Providence from 2009-2013.

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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.

Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 22

Bruins’ perfect trade target amid 2026 NHL Free Agency

In the NHL offseason, it is best for all teams to take on the personality and physicality of a shark — and not the kind from San Jose. The shark is a creature that must keep moving at all times if it is going to thrive.

Georgii Merkulov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 20

Avalanche Sign Georgii Merkulov

The Colorado Avalanche have recruited another player out of the Boston Bruins organization. This time it is free agent winger Georgii Merkulov, who has signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Avalanche.

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Matthew Poitras News / The Hockey Writers / July 19

Bruins Need to Make a Decision With Matthew Poitras

On June 29, 2026, the Boston Bruins tendered a qualifying offer to restricted free agent Matthew Poitras. Poitras’ three-year entry-level contract, which paid him an average annual value of $870,000, expired at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season.

Matej Blumel News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 17

Matej Blumel Signs In Czechia

Last summer, Matej Blumel’s free agent market was strong enough to secure him a one-year, one-way contract with Boston worth $875K. However, things didn’t go as planned last season and now, the winger is heading overseas. HC Sparta Praha of the Czech Extraliga recently announced that they’ve signed Blumel to a four-year contract.

Connor Clifton News / The Hockey Writers / July 16

Bruins Playing It Safe With Retread of Connor Clifton

While the Boston Bruins should be given the proper kudos for promoting Michael DiPietro, there remains another issue: retreads. Retreads aren’t necessarily a bad thing, but for a retooling organization that lacks a deep prospect pool due to drafting issues, it could be.

Kevyn Adams News / The Hockey Writers / July 15

Bruins’ Kevyn Adams Hire Brings New Voice to Management

The Boston Bruins shook up their front office Tuesday when they officially named former Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams as senior advisor to the general manager.

Boston Bruins 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.

Matej Blumel News / Inside The Rink / July 14

AHL: Matej Blumel Signs Overseas

The Providence Bruins are seeing another forward leave as Matej Blumel has reportedly signed with HC Sparta Praha in Czechia. Blumel played in 58 games this season, recording 52 points on 21 goals and 31 assists.

Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 13

Bruins pending UFA announces retirement at age 23

Boston Bruins prospect Mason Langenbrunner announced his retirement from hockey at age 23, ending his playing career before signing an NHL entry-level contract, Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe reported on Saturday.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / July 10

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 / 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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 1

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Pavel Zacha News / NHL Trade Talk / June 20

Bruins Testing Trade Waters on Pavel Zacha — Something Bigger Coming?

The Boston Bruins are willing to listen to trade offers for Pavel Zacha, but don’t mistake that for a team eager to move on from one of their top forwards.