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A major flaw for the Boston Bruins that eventually led to their downfall in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs was their lack of offensive production throughout the lineup.

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Bruins 2023-24 Player Grades: Jeremy Swayman

Last summer, the Boston Bruins employed the Vezina Trophy winner Linus Ullmark and were taken to arbitration by Jeremy Swayman, who received a $3.475 million one-year contract.

Linus Ullmark News / The Hockey Writers / 4 hours ago

Bruins Can Maximize Linus Ullmark Return by Trading Him to the Senators

This summer could have some extra fireworks. There are prominent names available via free agency who, if they did switch teams, could shock the league’s landscape.

Boston Bruins News / Last Word On Sports / 2 hours ago

Bruins Future Looks Bright for Both the Team and Its Fans

The Boston Bruins have wrapped up another season without a Stanley Cup. Thus marking the 51st time in 52 years without a cup. Despite challenges like player retirements and limited spending, it was a fairly successful season overall.

Boston Bruins News / Boston Hockey Now / 15 hours ago

Bruins Announce Key Dates; Start Of Training Camp

It may still be May, but it’s never too early to look towards the 2024-25 regular season for the Boston Bruins. Per the team in a Tuesday afternoon press release, rookie camp for the Boston Bruins will begin on Sept.

Linus Ullmark News / ClutchPoints / 17 hours ago

Senators will ‘take another run’ at Bruins’ Linus Ullmark

The Ottawa Senators are looking for an upgrade between the pipes this offseason — that’s not a secret after Joonas Korpisalo and Anton Forsberg were among the National Hockey League’s worst goalies in 2023-24.

Boston Bruins News / ClutchPoints / 18 hours ago

Bruins will target these 5 UFAs this summer

The Boston Bruins’ front office is going to have its hands full this offseason. The 2024 NHL Draft is just a month away, and then it’ll be straight into Free Agent Frenzy — and the B’s are looking at nine unrestricted free agents and another three RFAs on July 1.

Jeremy Swayman News / Boston Hockey Now / May 27

Arbitration, While Unlikely, Is An Option For Swayman

The common belief around the NHL is that the Boston Bruins and goalie Jeremy Swayman will find common ground on a multi-year year extension by the June 28-29 NHL Entry Draft in Las Vegas.

Linus Ullmark News / NHL Rumors / May 27

Linus Ullmark’s Trade and the Boston Bruins’ Offseason Priorities

As the Boston Bruins prepare for the offseason, a significant move on the horizon is the likely trade of goaltender Linus Ullmark. With Jeremy Swayman now established as the Bruins’ primary netminder, Ullmark’s departure seems inevitable.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 17 hours ago

Team Czechia wins 2024 IIHF World Championship over Switzerland

Team Czechia has made history on home ice, taking home the gold medal at the IIHF World Championship for the first time in 14 years.

Sweden beats Canada to win bronze at 2024 IIHF Men’s World Hockey Championship

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Charlie McAvoy News / Boston Hockey Now / May 26

Boston Bruins Would Be Better to Support McAvoy

A month had passed since the Boston Bruins were eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs by the New Jersey Devils for the second consecutive year when Brian Burke, then working for the National Hockey League, announced outside a hotel in East Rutherford, NJ, that the league was about to crack down on the interference that was ruining the game.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 1 hour ago

Bruins looking to add a top center in summer free agency

The Boston Bruins want to add a top center to the mix as they try to work toward actual postseason success.

Could Bruins, Hurricanes re-open blockbuster trade talks?

Bruins GM vows that team will be 'aggressive' this offseason

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Boston Bruins News / Boston Hockey Now / May 26

An Old And A New Free Agent Target For The Bruins

The Boston Bruins are poised to use NHL free agency and the NHL trade market this offseason to improve their center depth. As reported here on more than one occasion this past season, the Bruins tried to acquire center Elias Lindholm.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / May 26

Bruins Must Realistically Factor Poitras Into Center Plans

When the Boston Bruins enter training camp to prepare for the 2024-25 season, they’ll do so with 20-year-old Matt Poitras securely factored into their plans.

NHL News / Boston Hockey Now / May 25

Report: Canucks, Bruins Interested In Acquiring Same Player

The Boston Bruins and Vancouver Canucks could find themselves in a bidding war for the same player on the NHL trade market. It’s no secret that the Bruins, via the NHL trade and/or free agent markets, would like to acquire more scoring and get younger in doing so.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / May 25

2 Centers the Bruins Should Target in Free Agency

After what was a successful centennial season, the work for the Boston Bruins is only just beginning. General manager Don Sweeney has numerous key decisions to make and how he wants to go about constructing the roster for the 2024-25 season. Sweeney and Cam Neely spoke to the media and addressed things they are seeking this summer.

Elias Lindholm News / NHL Trade Talk / May 25

Bruins Likely To Pursue Elias Lindholm In Free Agency

When free agency begins on July 1st, expect the Boston Bruins to be aggressive when it comes to making improvements to their roster. The Bruins finished the 2023-24 season with a record of 47-20-15, finishing second in the Atlantic Division with 109 points.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / May 25

Five Potential Free Agent Left-Shot Defensemen For The Boston Bruins

Some would say that the Boston Bruins overachieved this past season by reaching the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Many pundits had the Bruins fighting for a playoff spot, but instead, Boston managed to finish second in the Atlantic Division, missing out on a division title by just one point.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 24

NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins and Carolina Hurricanes

Conor Ryan of Boston.com: Ryan writes the Boston Bruins did the most they could up against the salary cap this past season. General Manager Don Sweeney did the best he could, but there are still areas of need the Bruins must address.

Linus Ullmark News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 1 hour ago

Could Bruins, Hurricanes re-open blockbuster trade talks?

It’s fair to wonder if Boston and Carolina may re-engage on the framework of talks this summer with Linus Ullmark on the trade block.

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Don Sweeney News / Daily Faceoff / May 22

‘We’re going to be aggressive’: Bruins’ Sweeney prepares for busy offseason

One of the top minds in hockey is letting everyone know that his team is going to have a busy offseason. Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney confirmed during a media availability on Wednesday that the team will try to make another push next season.

Boston Bruins News / Last Word On Sports / May 21

NHL Rumours: Boston Bruins Possibly Addressing Offence Needs

It’s time for another edition of NHL as we await the start of the Conference Finals. We’ve arrived at the last four in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, there’s plenty to discuss about team’s that were eliminated.

Gustav Forsling News / Yardbarker / May 17

Late goal sends Panthers to Eastern Conference Finals

There will be no Game 7 for the Boston Bruins. Gustav Forsling scored with 1:33 left in the third period, lifting the Florida Panthers to a 2-1 victory in Game 6 on Friday and ending the conference semifinal series.

Watch: Bruins strike first in Game 6 with incredible backhand goal

Bruins star says he played with broken hand from January to April

Time for Connor McDavid to step it up for the Oilers

Maple Leafs tab former Stanley Cup winner as new head coach

Pavel Zacha News / Yardbarker / May 17