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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.

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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.

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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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 14

Bruins make sizable front office shakeup

The Boston Bruins, who were eliminated by the divisional rival Buffalo Sabres in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, have already made a handful of changes to their roster, which include the acquisition of J.J.

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The most underrated player for every NHL franchise

The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.

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.

Fabian Lysell News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 13

Avalanche Re-Sign Fabian Lysell

The Colorado Avalanche announced that they’ve re-signed forward Fabian Lysell to a one-year contract for the 2026-27 campaign. Colorado acquired Lysell’s signing rights from the Boston Bruins on the second day of the 2026 NHL Draft in exchange for the signing rights to forward Ivan Ivan.

Fabian Lysell News / Daily Faceoff / July 13

Avalanche sign Fabian Lysell to one-year contract

A former prospect has inked a new deal with his new team. On Monday, the Colorado Avalanche announced that the team has signed forward Fabian Lysell to a one-year contract.

Joonas Korpisalo News / The Hockey Writers / July 12

Bruins Won the Joonas Korpisalo Trade With the Rangers

It might be too early to say so, but the Boston Bruins won a trade. It was a trade with the New York Rangers that sent goaltender Joonas Korpisalo to the Big Apple, while the Bruins received a 2028 fourth-round draft pick and prospect Kalle Vaisanen in return.

Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 11

Bruins Prospect Mason Langenbrunner Retires

The Bruins had until Aug. 15 to sign 2020 fifth-round pick Mason Langenbrunner to his entry-level contract after he finished his senior season at Harvard this past spring.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 10

Bruins Should Consider Shane Wright Trade Opportunity

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Boston Bruins 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.