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JJ Peterka Is a Solution to the Bruins’ Woeful Depth

During the summer, the Boston Bruins added a legitimate top-six forward in JJ Peterka from the Utah Mammoth. The cost of the trade was hefty, as the Bruins sent two first-round picks (23rd overall in 2026) and the Florida Panthers’ first-round pick in 2028.

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Bruins’ Extension for Fraser Minten Directly Impacts Matthew Savoie

The Boston Bruins recently extended forward Fraser Minten, rewarding him with a seven-year extension starting in the 2027-28 season, with a $7.2 million average annual value.

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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Marco Sturm News / Boston Bruins On SI / September 9

Bruins Head Coach Marco Sturm Shares Time Frame on Captain Decision

The Boston Bruins Foundation held its annual Golf Tournament on Wednesday at Pinehills Golf Club in Plymouth, Mass. During the event, Bruins head coach Marco Sturm spoke to the media about the new season.

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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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Chris Kreider News / The Hockey Writers / September 9

Bruins Should Pursue Kreider Acquisition

The Boston Bruins have been linked to Chris Kreider for the majority of his career. The Massachusetts native was a first-round pick of the New York Rangers in 2009 and established himself as an elite power forward throughout his time in the NHL.

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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.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / September 9

Boston Bruins 2026 Prospect Showcase Roster and Schedule

The Boston Bruins yesterday announced their roster and schedule for the 2026 Rookie Camp and Prospect Showcase. They will face the Buffalo Sabres in two games against their prospects.

Fraser Minten News / Athlon Sports / September 9

Former Maple Leafs Forward Fraser Minten Reacts to $50.4 Million Bruins Extension

Fraser Minten has secured his long-term future with the Boston Bruins after turning his first full season with the franchise into a breakout campaign following his 2025 trade from the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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.

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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.

Fraser Minten News / Field Level Media / September 8

Bruins F Fraser Minten signs 7-year, $50.4M extension

Boston Bruins forward Fraser Minten signed a seven-year contract extension worth $50.4 million on Tuesday. The extension spans through the 2033-34 season for Minten, who could have been a restricted free agent after this season.

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Fraser Minten News / Daily Faceoff / September 8

Bruins sign Fraser Minten to seven-year contract

The Boston Bruins announced Tuesday they signed forward Fraser Minten to a seven-year, $50.4-million contract that will pay him an average annual value of $7.4 million starting in 2027-28.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / September 8

The ‘King of Penalty Minutes’ Dennis Bonvie trades the Sin Bin for the Bruins’ executive suite

On the ice, Dennis Bonvie was known for dropping the gloves with anyone willing to take a punch to the face. Bonvie, 53, racked up 311 penalty minutes in the NHL, along with 4,493 penalty minutes in the AHL.

Fraser Minten News / NHL Trade Talk / September 8

Bruins Sign Fraser Minten to Long-Term Contract Extension

The Boston Bruins took care of some business on Tuesday, inking forward Fraser Minten to a seven-year contract extension. The deal will run through the 2033-34 season with an annual cap hit of $7.2 million.

Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 8

Bruins sign Fraser Minten to seven-year deal

The Bruins announced that Fraser Minten has signed a seven-year contract extension through the 2033-34 season.

Veteran goaltender Ilya Samsonov returns to NHL on two-way contract

Sidney Crosby not in a rush to sign new contract with Penguins

Quinn Hughes undecided about extension with Wild

Senators defenseman Artem Zub still recovering from postseason injury

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Boston Bruins News / Boston Bruins On SI / September 8

Notable Dates, Events Leading Up To Boston Bruins 2026-27 Season

In exactly three weeks, the Boston Bruins will take the ice at TD Garden to officially begin their 2026-27 campaign against the New York Rangers. Leading

Mason Lohrei News / The Hockey Writers / September 8

Suggested Trade Sees Blues Acquire Bruins’ Mason Lohrei

The Boston Bruins will be trying to make another playoff push this season, but they do have a logjam on their blue line that they need to figure out before the season gets underway.

Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 7

The Bruins defenseman once again drawing trade interest

The Boston Bruins are coming off a successful 2025-26 campaign. The Bruins returned to the playoffs last season after missing out in 2024-25. The Bruins have been to the Stanley Cup playoffs nine of the last ten seasons, but have not made it to the conference finals since 2019.

NHL News / Boston Bruins On SI / September 7

2026-27 Boston Bruins Opponent Preview: Chicago Blackhawks

The Boston Bruins’ 2026-27 campaign is 22 days away. As the season gets closer, Boston Bruins On SI is taking a look at every team on the Bruins’ schedule this season. Next up is the Chicago Blackhawks, a team that Boston will square off against twice in 2026-27.

Boston Bruins News / Stadium Rant / September 6

Boston Bruins 2026-27: The Atlantic’s Most Dangerous Problem

The Boston Bruins don’t sneak up on people. They don’t need to. They’re the team you stop thinking about — right up until they ruin your night. Every offseason, the Atlantic Division turns into a seven‑team circus.

Zdeno Chara News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 3

Zdeno Chara Eager To Continue Role In Bruins Front Office

Legendary Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara has stayed busy since his retirement in 2022. He has competed in triathlons and marathons while exploring hobbies in his native Slovakia.

Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 2

3 burning Bruins questions entering 2026-27 NHL season

Jeremy Swayman and the Boston Bruins made the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2026. Boston had missed the postseason in 2025, but were able to pull it together last season.

Boston Bruins News / The Lead / August 31

The Boston Bruins Are Still One of the NHL’s Most Popular Teams

Last week, the NHL released its national TV schedule for the upcoming season. The Boston Bruins, along with the Pittsburgh Penguins, topped the list with 20 national broadcasts.

Philip Svedeback News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 31

Philip Svedeback Signs With ECHL Wheeling Nailers

According to a team announcement, the Wheeling Nailers have signed goaltender Philip Svedebäck. Svedeback spent his last four seasons at Providence College, posting a .908 save percentage and 2.30 goals against average over 113 games, winning 54 of those games and earning five shutouts.

Marco Sturm News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 28

Bruins’ Marco Sturm reveals plan for young players in 2026-27

The Boston Bruins will be heading into the 2026-27 season looking to build on some of the things they were able to accomplish last year. They’ll have some new players joining the roster, one that includes 19-year-old James Hagens, who was selected seventh overall in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft.

Boston Bruins News / Stadium Rant / August 26