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Bruins sign top prospect James Hagens to entry-level contract

The Boston Bruins announced on Wednesday that they have signed top prospect James Hagens to a three-year, entry-level contract. The news comes about two weeks after Hagens signed an amateur tryout agreement (ATO) with the team’s AHL affiliate Providence Bruins to begin his professional career.

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Bruins Sign James Hagens To Entry-Level Contract

The Bruins signed top center prospect James Hagens to a three-year, entry-level contract on Wednesday, per a team press release. The contract begins immediately and carries a prorated cap hit of $975K.

Casey Mittelstadt News / The Hockey Writers / April 8

Bruins Need to Extend Middle-Six Forward Casey Mittelstadt

The Boston Bruins traded for forward Casey Mittelstadt with prospect Will Zellers and a conditional 2025 second-round pick attached at the end of the 2024-25 season.

Morgan Geekie News / The Hockey Writers / April 7

Bruins Need Geekie to Break Scoring Drought

With the postseason right around the corner and the Boston Bruins right in the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race, it’s time for Morgan Geekie to rediscover his scoring touch.

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NHL Predictions: Boston Bruins vs Carolina Hurricanes, April 7

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 6

Bruins stand in way of Hurricanes sewing up Metropolitan Division

It has been a long time since the Boston Bruins and Carolina Hurricanes have seen each other. They'll meet for the final time in the regular season Tuesday night in Raleigh, N.C.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / April 5

Bruins bid to strengthen grasp on playoff spot at Flyers' expense

The Boston Bruins and Philadelphia Flyers are experiencing the Eastern Conference wild-card race from very different perspectives. In either case, both teams are hungry for a win Sunday afternoon when the Bruins visit the Flyers in a late-season clash.

Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 4

Bruins rumors: Boston not expected to sign 6-foot-4 forward prospect after point-per-game season

Penguins forward prospect Cruz Lucius decided not to sign with Pittsburgh earlier this week, and the Boston Bruins will soon be dealing with a similar situation, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported on Friday.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 4

NHL Predictions: Tampa Bay Lightning vs Boston Bruins, April 4th

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Marco Sturm News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 3

Bruins’ Marco Sturm has ludicrous admission after crushing Panthers loss

The Boston Bruins entered Thursday night’s game in Florida against the Panthers in search of their fifth straight win. Despite the winning streak, Boston has barely made up ground on anyone in the Atlantic Division.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 1

Playoff-hungry Bruins start four-game road trip at Panthers

Last season, the Boston Bruins missed the playoffs for the first time since 2015-2016. They also traded away long-time star Brad Marchand to Florida and watched him win a Stanley Cup title with the Panthers.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 1

NHL Rumors: Does Bruce Cassidy's Hard Style Wear on Players?

For the second time in his coaching career, Bruce Cassidy finds himself let go as a head coach in the National Hockey League. The first time came in the summer of 2022, when the Boston Bruins let Cassidy go.

Viktor Arvidsson News / Field Level Media / March 31

Viktor Arvidsson's hat trick helps Bruins beat Stars, extend surge

Viktor Arvidsson scored twice in the third period to finish off his fifth career hat trick while Henri Jokiharju netted the game-winner, leading the Boston Bruins to a 6-3 win over the visiting Dallas Stars on Tuesday night.

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Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / March 31

Bruins Improving Depth With NCAA Standouts

The Boston Bruins continued mining the NCAA for talent this week. On consecutive days, the Bruins signed Merrimack’s standout goaltender Max Lundgren to an entry-level deal and University of Connecticut forward Ryan Tattle to a one-year AHL contract, both starting during the 2026-27 season.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / March 30

Boston Bruins Sign Free Agent Goalie; Might Move On From Another

The Boston Bruins signed goalie Max Lundgren to a one-year, entry-level contract for the 2026-27 season on Sunday. Lundgren, who guided Merrimack College to a Hockey East Championship and an NCAA tournament berth, carries a salary cap hit of $952,500 at the NHL level.

Boston Bruins News / Breakaway on SI / March 29

Bruins Sign Merrimack College Goaltender to Entry Level Contract

The Boston Bruins have signed goaltender Max Lundgren to a one-year entry-level contract for the 2026-27 season with an NHL cap hit of $952,500. The Merrimack College junior netminder concluded his collegiate career after Merrimack fell to No.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / March 29

Bruins sign NCAA UFA Max Lundgren to entry-level contract

The Boston Bruins announced on Sunday that they have signed goalie Max Lundgren to a one-year, entry-level contract for the 2026-27 season. Lundgren, who just wrapped up his collegiate career with Merrimack College, would have a salary cap hit of $952,500 at the NHL level.

Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 29

Boston Bruins Sign Max Lundgren

The Boston Bruins have signed NCAA free agent goaltender Max Lundgren to a one-year entry-level contract, per a team announcement. The deal carries a $952.5K cap hit and will be for the 2026-27 campaign.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / March 26

Have the Boston Bruins overachieved this season?

The Boston Bruins pulled off a 4-3 overtime win over the Buffalo Sabres Wednesday night, thanks to a late game-tying goal from Casey Mittelstadt and Pavel Zacha burying the OT-winner just 38 seconds into the extra frame.

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Jeremy Swayman News / NHL Trade Talk / March 23

From Trade Talk to Backbone: Swayman Carrying Boston

The Boston Bruins are finding themselves in a solid position—holding a wild card spot with 12 games remaining in the season. They’ve been leaning heavily on elite goaltending from Jeremy Swayman to stay competitive—which is a positive twist given that it wasn’t all that long ago Swayman trade talk had surfaced.

James Hagens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 21

Bruins expect to sign James Hagens

Assuming that Hagens eventually signs a deal that begins this season, he’d become eligible to play for the Bruins down the stretch and in the postseason if they qualify.

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Penguins complete historic comeback without Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin

Just when it seemed as if they were about to fade away without their two top stars, the Pittsburgh Penguins pulled out a miraculous three-goal comeback on Sunday.

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