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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.

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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 / 1 hour ago

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 / 3 hours 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

Every Hart Trophy winner of the NHL's Expansion Era

The '1971-72 Boston Bruins' quiz

Boston Bruins News / Boston Hockey Now / 18 minutes ago

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.

NHL News / Boston Hockey Now / 19 hours ago

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 / 18 hours ago

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 / 20 hours ago

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.

Every Vezina Trophy winner since the 1981-82 NHL season

The '1971-72 Boston Bruins' quiz

Boston Bruins News / Boston Hockey Now / May 24

Report: Ullmark Could Net Bruins Chychrun, First Round Pick

Could goalie Linus Ullmark net the Boston Bruins a top 4 defenseman and a first round pick on the NHL trade market? According to longtime NHL columnist and Ottawa Senators beat reporter Bruce Garrioch, the Senators were among the teams that pushed hard to acquire Ullmark heading into the 2024 NHL Trade market.

Ondrej Kase News / Inside The Rink / May 24

Former Boston Bruins Forward Eyeing NHL Return

At the IIHF World Championships in Czechia, forward Ondrej Kase has found himself playing for the host country on a power play with former Boston Bruins teammate David Pastrnak.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / May 24

Boston Bruins: 2 Reasons to Be Excited for 2024-25

The Boston Bruins’ 2023-24 season ended this past weekend after a Game 6 loss to the Florida Panthers. While disappointing, the second round exit may not have come as a surprise to many of their fans.

Jeremy Swayman News / The Hockey Writers / May 24

Bruins Need to Pay Jeremy Swayman Whatever He Wants

With the Boston Bruins’ season officially done, it is safe to say that there was a clear MVP for them this year, especially when weighing in their postseason performance, and that is Jeremy Swayman.

Brock Nelson News / Boston Hockey Now / May 23

If Brock Nelson Becomes Available, Bruins Should Be Interested

If, as some are speculating, New York Islanders captain Brock Nelson becomes available on the NHL trade market, then Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney needs to call Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello ASAP!

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 23

NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins and New Jersey Devils

Conor Ryan of Boston.com: Ryan writes during the Boston Bruins locker cleanout after losing to the Florida Panthers in Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs that Linus Ullmark was asked about his future in Boston, and the goaltender could not be more transparent about it.

Boston Bruins 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.

Linus Ullmark News / Daily Faceoff / May 21

What’s the future look like for Linus Ullmark in Boston?

The Boston Bruins once again had the best goalie tandem in the NHL this season. Jeremy Swayman and Linus Ullmark have been splitting time for three seasons. After starting 48 games in 2022-23, Ullmark won the Vezina Trophy for the NHL’s best goaltender with a 40-6-1 record, a .938 save percentage and a 1.89 goals-against average.

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.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / May 19

Report: Pastrnak, Zacha to join Czechia for IIHF Men’s World Championship

The host nation looks like they are getting a big boost late in the group stage. On Sunday, TSN’s Gord Miller reported that he heard Boston Bruins forwards David Pastrnak and Pavel Zacha are going to be returning home to play for Czechia in the IIHF Men’s World Championship, and that they will be joining the team on Monday.

Boston Bruins News / NHL Trade Talk / May 19

Linus Ullmark May Be Blocking Offseason Trade By Bruins

The Boston Bruins are weighing the future of goaltender Linus Ullmark, with increasing speculation about a potential trade this summer. While a trade was considered at the past trade deadline, Ullmark expressed concerns about moving mid-season due to family considerations.

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