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Boston Bruins Name David Pastrnak Captain

The proverbial white smoke is billowing out of TD Garden. The Bruins officially named David Pastrnak their new captain on Sunday, making him the 28th in franchise history.

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Pastrnak Named Bruins Captain

David Pastrnak has been named the 28th captain in Boston Bruins franchise history. This will mark the first time the Bruins have had a captain since trading Brad Marchand at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / September 27

David Pastrnak named 28th captain in Bruins history

The Boston Bruins have their new captain. The team announced Sunday that forward David Pastrnak will serve as the 28th captain in franchise history. Pastrnak will be the first player to wear the “C” in Boston since Brad Marchand was traded to the Florida Panthers.

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David Pastrnak News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 27

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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Boston Bruins News / Boston Bruins On SI / September 26

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.

NHL News / Boston Bruins On SI / September 25

Bruins Fall to Capitals in Overtime to Finish Preseason 2-1-1

On Friday night, the Boston Bruins suffered their second straight loss to close out the preseason, falling 3-2 in overtime to the Washington Capitals just

NHL News / Inside The Rink / September 25

Thunderbirds Comeback Falls Short in Preseason Opener Against Providence

The Providence Bruins and Springfield Thunderbirds opened their preseason schedules Friday night, with Providence earning a 4-3 overtime victory. The Bruins built a three-goal lead before Springfield stormed back in the third period to tie the game.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / September 25

Boston Bruins Assign Three to Providence, Place Five on Waivers

The Boston Bruins wrap up their preseason schedule tonight against the Washington Capitals. Ahead of tonight’s game, they have announced they’re assigning forwards Ivan Ivan and Attilio Biasca to Providence.

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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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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