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Bruins’ Matvei Kotkov Is a Diamond in the Rough of the 2026 NHL Draft

Boston Bruins general manager (GM) Don Sweeney may be on the receiving end of criticism from the fanbase on a regular basis, and some of it is deserved.

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2026-27 Boston Bruins Opponent Preview: St. Louis Blues

The 2026-27 Boston Bruins season is quickly approaching. The Bruins begin their campaign on Sept. 29 at home against the New York Rangers. Leading up to the opener, Boston Bruins On SI is diving into each team Boston will face this season. Next up on the list is the St.

Marco Sturm News / The Hockey Writers / September 4

Sturm Weighs In on Bruins’ Captaincy

The Boston Bruins have been without a captain since the team traded away Brad Marchand at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline. The absence has been understandable given the state of transition the Bruins have been in over the past two offseasons, but the team will need to make a decision on who wears the “C” at some point.

Dans Locmelis News / Boston Bruins On SI / September 4

Top Ten Boston Bruins Prospect Profiles: No. 5 Dans Locmelis

Boston Bruins On SI continues its series taking a look at the Top 10 prospects in the organization. A former mid-round pick, Dans Ločmelis, is one of the Bruins’ NHL ready prospects and gives the organization a two-way forward that will provide both immediate value and long-term upside.

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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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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.

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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.

NHL News / Boston Bruins On SI / September 2

2026-27 Boston Bruins Opponent Preview: Carolina Hurricanes

Boston Bruins On SI is continuing its opponent series, taking a look at every team the Bruins will face in 2026-27. The next team on the list is the reigning Stanley Cup Champions, the Carolina Hurricanes. Carolina won the title after a dominant run in the regular season and Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Boston Bruins News / Boston Bruins On SI / September 2

Two Bruins Prospects Earn Leadership Roles on College Team

With the calendar turning to September, hockey season is around the corner for professional, junior, and collegiate teams. As the upcoming season gets

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.

NHL News / Boston Bruins On SI / September 1

2026-27 Boston Bruins Opponent Preview: Nashville Predators

With the Bruins’ 2026-27 season quickly approaching, Boston Bruins On SI is taking a look at each opponent Boston will face during the upcoming campaign. The latest team we are diving into is the Nashville Predators. In total, the Bruins will play the Predators twice this 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.

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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 / Boston Bruins On SI / August 31

Two Bruins Land Inside NHL Network's Top 50 Players List

NHL Network started to unveil its Top 50 Players Right Now list on Sunday night. The outlet released No. 50 to No. 41 to begin the series and the first 10 players featured a pair of Bruins- goalie Jeremy Swayman and defenseman Charlie McAvoy.

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.

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Morgan Geekie News / The Hockey Writers / August 27

Geekie’s Breakout Season Came With One Concern for Bruins

The 2025-26 season was a tale of two seasons for Boston Bruins forward Morgan Geekie. Following up on a breakout 2024-25 campaign that saw him set career

Boston Bruins News / Stadium Rant / August 26

Boston Bruins 2026–27 Season: What to Expect

The Boston Bruins 2026–2027 season isn’t about easing in. They’re coming in the way they always do—steady, disciplined, and already locked into who they are.

John-Jason Peterka News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 26

The Bruins Wanted JJ Peterka For A Long Time

Marco Sturm and JJ Peterka have never crossed paths. According to both of their profiles on Elite Prospects, despite being prominent hockey figures of their native Germany, the two have never been professionally together until earlier this summer.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / August 24

Will Zellers’ Bruins Future Looks Bright

The cost of being competitive in the NHL is high. The cost to remain competitive for a prolonged period of time is even higher and can often set a franchise back years as they look to recoup assets that were spent to put a talented team on the ice year after year.

Boston Bruins News / Stadium Rant / August 22

Boston Bruins Preseason Games: Why September Feels Like A Playoff Race in New England

The Boston Bruins preseason differs from the rest of the NHL. The preseason is traditionally treated as a soft landing for a grueling winter sport—a low-stakes environment where the sun is still shining, the ice is fresh, and the outcomes don’t matter.

Boston Bruins News / Viral Sports News / August 21

Bruins Land Intriguing Prediction to Sign ‘Elite’ Offensive Threat

The Boston Bruins are coming off a promising 2025-26 campaign that returned them to the postseason, and their front office has already been busy reshaping the roster this summer.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / August 20

2026-2027 NHL team preview: Boston Bruins

The Boston Bruins achieved everything they set out to in former player Marco Sturm’s first year behind the bench. They got younger. Fraser Minten and Marat Khusnutdinov brought dogged energy up and down the lineup, and prized prospect James Hagens debuted in the spring.

Brad Marchand News / Field Level Media / August 15

Start of season in doubt for Panthers star Brad Marchand

Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand is recovering from offseason surgery and could miss the start of the 2026-27 season, Florida Hockey Now reported Saturday.

Avalanche face a dilemma with longtime playoff hero

If Patrik Laine goes to the Maple Leafs, who leaves?

Rangers just made another failed season far more expensive

Five best bargain options available in NHL free agency

NHL staring at a $3.5 billion decision that could reshape the league

Boston Bruins News / NHL Rumors / August 29

2026-27 Boston Bruins Season Preview

The Boston Bruins enter the 2026–27 season with a retooled roster after a first-round playoff exit, addressing key needs at wing and on the right side of the blue line while saying goodbye to a top-25-goal scorer.

Boston Bruins News / NHL Rumors / August 29

2026-27 Boston Bruins Season Preview

Boston Bruins News / The Lead / August 12

The Bruins’ NCAA Pipeline Runs Through Boston

The Boston Bruins keep restocking their prospect list in their own backyard. There are names on the Bruins’ prospect pipeline who will not need to travel far if the organization decides it is time to turn them pro. Meanwhile, Bruins fans can follow their favorite team’s prospects simply by attending NCAA games in the Boston area.