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Bruins Name David Pastrnak Captain

The Boston Bruins announced today that star winger David Pastrnak has been named the 28th captain in franchise history. Pastrnak has spent the last half-decade as an alternate captain for the team.

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Bruins Place Two Forwards On Waivers, Defenseman to Report to Providence Training Camp

The Boston Bruins have made another round of cuts to their training camp roster. The organization has announced that defenseman Ty Gallagher will report

Boston Bruins News / Stadium Rant / September 26

Boston Bruins Home Opener: September 29, The Night They Kick In the Door

The Boston Bruins home opener isn’t just opening night. Boston is declaring it. The New York Rangers are the first team forced to absorb the consequences.

Dustyn McFaul News / Inside The Rink / September 25

ECHL: Dustyn McFaul Heads Overseas

Dustyn McFaul, a former defenseman for the Fort Wayne Komets, has recently agreed to terms with the Guildford Flames of the Elite Ice Hockey League. The 26-year-old McFaul heads to Europe after a two-year stint with Fort Wayne.

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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?"

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NHL News / Boston Bruins On SI / September 24

Bruins Fall to Flyers in Third Preseason Game

The Boston Bruins suffered their first loss of the preseason 2-0 to the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night. The Flyers struck first 1-0 on a rebound goal from forward Matvei Michkov at the 4:02 mark in the first period.

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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.

Simon Zajicek News / Inside The Rink / September 24

Boston Bruins Assign Simon Zajicek to Providence

The Boston Bruins are down to three goalies at camp for tonight’s game, as they’ve assigned Simon Zajicek to their AHL affiliate, the Providence Bruins.

Michael DiPietro News / Daily Faceoff / September 24

Bruins’ Michael DiPietro, finally, set for well-deserved full-time NHL role

When Michael DiPietro won the Baz Bastien Memorial Award as the AHL’s top goalie in 2024-25, it felt like a long-time coming. It was his sixth year of pro hockey, with the former top goaltending prospect doing everything in his power to prove he deserved a shot in the NHL.

Boston Bruins News / Boston Bruins On SI / September 24

Boston Bruins Share Roster For Third Preseason Game at Philadelphia Flyers

The Bruins have shared their roster for their road preseason game against the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night. Boston’s third game of the slate

Boston Bruins News / Boston Bruins On SI / September 23

Bruins Place Defenseman Max Guenette on Waivers

The Boston Bruins have announced another roster move ahead of the start of the season. The Bruins have placed defenseman Max Guenette on waivers. “The

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / September 23

Boston Bruins Place Max Guenette on Waivers

The Boston Bruins today placed defenseman Max Guenette on waivers with the purpose of sending him to Providence. He appeared in last night’s game against the Flyers, where he had 14:42 TOI and was a plus-two.

NHL News / Boston Bruins On SI / September 22

Four Third Period Goals Lift Bruins to Preseason Win Over Flyers

BOSTON, Mass - After a relatively slow start and a scoreless second period, Boston’s offense woke up in the third period as the Bruins picked up a 5-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. The Bruins struck first, as Michael Eyssimont opened the scoring 13:31 into the first period.

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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 / The Hockey Writers / September 22

Bruins Prospect Dans Locmelis Not a Finished Product

Boston Bruins training camp has fired up for the 2026-27 season. The hype surrounding James Hagens and Fraser Minten was to be expected, as blue-chip prospects; however, for prospects who aren’t highly-touted first-round selections, the publicity is difficult to come by.

Boston Bruins News / Boston Bruins On SI / September 21

Boston Bruins Release Roster For Second Preseason Game Against Philadelphia Flyers

The Boston Bruins have announced the roster for their second preseason game against the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night. 20 players will be active for the contest- 12 forwards, six defensemen, and two goalies. The forwards on the roster include JJ.

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Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / September 21

Boston Bruins Make First Round of Roster Cuts

The Boston Bruins today following last night’s 3-2 shootout win over the Washington Capitals trimmed their preseason roster by eight. They sent eight players to their AHL affiliate the Providence Bruins who opened training camp today.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / September 21

Providence Bruins Announce Training Camp Roster and Schedule

The Providence Bruins 2026-27 season starts next Friday when they face the Utica Comets at home. They play the first five games of the season at home. Providence’s training camp roster features 13 players with nine of them being forwards and four of those being defenseman.

Boston Bruins News / Boston Bruins On SI / September 21

Three Standouts From Bruins' Preseason Opening Win

While the game will not count towards the standings, Boston got promising showings from key players in the first preseason game. Michael DiPietro was strong

Navrin Mutter News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 20

Bruins’ Navrin Mutter Placed On Waivers

The Boston Bruins placed Navrin Mutter on waivers today, insider Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. An organizational depth forward, it can be assumed that the motivation for today’s transaction is moving the 25-year-old on to camp with the AHL’s Providence Bruins.

James Hagens News / The Hockey Writers / September 18

Hagens Path to Bruins Roster Spot

The 2026-27 NHL regular season is right around the corner, meaning players are starting to report to their respective training camps. Prior to the first practice of training camp, though, the Boston Bruins and Buffalo Sabres held a two-game Prospect Showcase.

NHL News / Field Level Media / September 18

Alex Gimenez, Bruins' front-office executive, dies

Alex Gimenez, hired by the Boston Bruins in July as a director of hockey operations, has died. The Bruins announced his passing on social media on Friday but did not state a cause of death.

Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 17

Update emerges on Bruins' extension talks with Pavel Zacha

Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney shed light on many of the team’s plans entering the 2026-27 season. The topic of a contract extension with top-two center Pavel Zacha remained one of the most pressing.

Bruins sign Matt Poitras to one-year extension

‘It wasn’t his fault’: Nikita Zadorov defends JT Miller’s role in rift with Elias Pettersson

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Nikita Zadorov News / Professor Press Box / September 16

J.T. Miller, Nikita Zadorov and the Problem With Judging Teammates

Nikita Zadorov’s defence of J.T. Miller is interesting. Not because Zadorov is the first former teammate to say something nice about Miller, but because of the standard he uses to judge him.

Boston Bruins News / Stadium Rant / September 14

Boston Bruins Hockey: NHL’s Most Annoying Team To Play Against

The Boston Bruins are the NHL’s most persistent migraine. The Atlantic Division has dangerous and fast teams, along with dramatic franchises that crave the spotlight and chaos.

Boston Bruins News / Beyond Women's Sports / September 13

Unrivaled is Heading to Boston to Kick Off Season Three

Unrivaled announced on Sept. 8 that it will stop by Boston to kick off Season Three. The season opener commences Jan. 8, 2027, in Boston. This signals Unrivaled’s success during Season Two across cities, with Philadelphia among them.

Fraser Minten News / Daily Faceoff / September 9

Fraser Minten extension another indication of new era of player contracts

A promising young player has signed a big-ticket contract, spelling a change of the times in the NHL.

Bruins sign Fraser Minten to seven-year deal

Will Fraser Minten provide enough secondary scoring for Bruins after extension?

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Fraser Minten News / The Hockey Writers / September 8

Bruins Sign Minten to 7-Year Extension

The Boston Bruins have come to terms on a seven-year contract extension with forward Fraser Minten worth $50.4 million. The deal carries a $7.2 million annual salary through the 2033-34 season.