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Elliotte Friedman News / Blade of Steel / July 9

Elliotte Friedman: Bruins Plotting Bold Moves with Cap Room, Big Names on Radar

The Boston Bruins, like other teams in the NHL have cap space to spend, and according to Elliotte Friedman, they're targeting some of the leagues top names.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / July 9

Tiny Thompson: From Sandon, BC, to Boston Bruins Stanley Cup Champion

Sandon, British Columbia, located in the foothills of the Selkirk Mountains in the West Kootenay region, is the birthplace of a former NHL goalie who helped hoist the Boston Bruins’ first Stanley Cup in 1929.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / July 8

Grading the Bruins’ Offseason Moves So Far

After a week and a half following the 2025 NHL Draft, and seven days into free agency, the Boston Bruins have made some eye-opening moves for the second year in a row.

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James Hagens News / The Hockey Writers / July 8

Bruins May Have Found a Draft Steal in Will Moore

When James Hagens fell to the Boston Bruins with the seventh overall selection in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, many fans were excited about such a talented prospect joining the roster.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / July 8

Bruins’ projected 2025-26 roster brings the beef, but what about the goals?

The Boston Bruins had one of the more disappointing NHL seasons in 2024-25. After watching their campaign go completely off the rails, GM Don Sweeney took an axe to his roster, putting up the “for sale” sign with very few exceptions.

Joonas Korpisalo News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 8

Bruins rumors: Joonas Korpisalo hasn’t requested a trade despite rumors

After a disappointing 2024–25 season, the Boston Bruins are working to turn things around with a flurry of offseason moves. One unexpected NHL Free Agency storyline links Bruins goaltender Joonas Korpisalo to trade rumors suggesting he wants out of Boston.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / July 8

2025-26 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.

Tyler Johnson News / Athlon Sports / July 8

Two-Time Stanley Cup Winner Makes Definitive Career Announcement

Former two-time Stanley Cup champion Tyler Johnson announced his retirement on Monday, putting an end to a 13-season NHL career that included another trip to the finals.

Boston Bruins News / Last Word On Sports / July 8

Top Boston Bruins Defining Moments in Franchise History

Hockey and sports in general can be broken down into moments. Some moments are bigger than others and chart the course of a franchise and an entire league.

Tyler Johnson News / Field Level Media / July 7

Two-time Stanley Cup winner Tyler Johnson announces retirement

Tyler Johnson, who played 13 seasons in the NHL and won back-to-back Stanley Cups with the Tampa Bay Lightning, announced his retirement on Monday. Johnson most recently suited up for the Boston Bruins, but the forward played only nine games in his lone season with them and contributed two assists.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 9

Two-time Stanley Cup champion announces retirement

His last professional game was on Dec. 12 with the Boston Bruins against the Seattle Kraken.

Rangers re-sign former first-round pick

Flyers ink this former first-round pick to a five-year extension

Mammoth sign forward to a five-year contract avoiding arbitration

No-trade clauses halt potential Oilers moves as two players say no

Three NHL teams that are having the best offseason so far

...and three teams that missed the mark

Tanner Jeannot News / The Hockey Writers / July 7

Meet Your New Bruins: Tanner Jeannot

With the frenzy of the 2025 free agency opening passed, it’s a good time to start getting to know the new faces that will be wearing the black and gold when the 2025-26 season starts in October.

Elias Lindholm News / The Hockey Writers / July 7

Bruins 2024-25 Player Grades: Elias Lindholm

The Boston Bruins’ 2024-25 season was, by all accounts, a letdown. A large reason for their bottom-five finish was a lack of production from their top-six forward group outside of David Pastrnak and Morgan Geekie.

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Cam Neely News / The Hockey Writers / July 7

Cam Neely Trade Tree: Vancouver Canucks to Boston Bruins

Cam Neely is one of the most influential people in the Boston Bruins’ decision-making process today. However, it wasn’t so long ago that he was a member of the Vancouver Canucks.

Tanner Jeannot News / House of Hockey / July 7

The Real Reason the Boston Bruins Recklessly Signed Tanner Jeannot Leaks Publicly

Tanner Jeannot was inked to a surprising deal by the Boston Bruins, and now we know why Don Sweeney handed out such a big contract to the veteran. NHL free agency was chaotic once again in 2025, and while there weren't many stars available, teams had the chance to lock in some key veterans that could help them in a big way moving forward.

Tanner Jeannot News / NHL Trade Talk / July 6

Insider Explains Bruins’ Head-Scratching Tanner Jeannot Contract

The Boston Bruins raised eyebrows with their surprising decision to sign rugged forward Tanner Jeannot to a multi-year deal this offseason. Giving the depth winger $3.4 million per season until 2030, it was viewed as one of the overpays in free agency.

Matej Blumel News / Bruins After Dark / July 6

Bruins may have shut the door on hidden gem with offseason moves

He had the résumé. He had the ties. But the Boston Bruins moved quickly in free agency, and Matej Blumel’s shot at cracking the roster vanished almost overnight.

NHL News / Blade of Steel / July 5

Former Boston Bruins and San Jose Sharks Winger Sadly Passes Away at 61 Years Old

In a bit of sad news out of the hockey world, former Boston Bruins and San Jose Sharks player Lyndon Byers tragically passed away at the age of 61. While the offseason has been full of excitement, not everything is always great news, and unfortunately for the NHL they had to experience a bit of heartbreak on Saturday.

Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 5

Longtime former Bruins enforcer Lyndon Byers dies at 61

Following his playing career, Byers spent over 20 years as a radio personality in the Boston area.

Boston Bruins News / House of Hockey / July 5

Beloved Longtime Boston Bruin Unexpectedly Passes Away at 61

Lyndon Byers played for the Boston Bruins over the course of 10 seasons, but now the team is in mourning after the former winger tragically passed aged 61.

Boston Bruins News / Bruins After Dark / July 5

Bruins forward enters do-or-die season with roster spot on the line

Short deal, big pressure Johnny Beecher didn’t walk into the offseason looking for a one-year contract. But that’s what he got — and he’s not pretending it means anything other than what it is.

Boston Bruins News / Athlon Sports / July 5

Bruins Reportedly Exploring Trade Market for $19 Million Forward

Boston Bruins forward Pavel Zacha's future in Beantown is once again uncertain, after he was linked to a move earlier in the offseason. According to The Fourth Period, which listed Zacha as the 17th most-valuable player reportedly available for trade, the Bruins have resumed trade discussions involving the forward.

Riley Tufte News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Bruins add to depth, sign Riley Tufte, Jonathan Aspirate and Luke Cavallin

The Boston Bruins announced they made a number of depth signings on Tuesday. Forward Riley Tufte signed a one-year, two-way deal with an NHL cap hit of $775,000.

Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 27