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The Boston Bruins are the NHL’s most persistent migraine. The Atlantic Division has dangerous and fast teams, along with dramatic franchises that crave the spotlight and chaos.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / September 13

Bruins Prospects Beat Sabres Prospects in Prospect Showcase Opener

The Boston Bruins opened their prospect showcase with a dominant 6-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday. Boston’s prospects came out flying, received strong performances from several of their top young players, and pulled away as the game progressed.

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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?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Boston Bruins News / Beyond Women's Sports / September 13

Unrivaled is Heading to Boston to Kick Off Season Three

Unrivaled announced on Sept. 8 that it will stop by Boston to kick off Season Three. The season opener commences Jan. 8, 2027, in Boston. This signals Unrivaled’s success during Season Two across cities, with Philadelphia among them.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / Boston Bruins On SI / September 12

Boston Bruins Cancel Second Date of 2026 Fan Fest

The second date of the Boston Bruins’ 2026 Fan Fest has been cancelled. The event, which was supposed to take place at Worcester Common in Worcester, Mass., on Sunday from 11 a.m.

NHL News / Boston Bruins On SI / September 12

How to Watch Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres in 2026 Prospects Showcase

The Boston Bruins have started their season preparation. The Bruins opened Rookie Camp on Friday morning and are getting ready to play a pair of contests

James Hagens News / Boston Bruins On SI / September 11

James Hagens Embracing Opportunity Ahead of First Full Professional Season

After struggling in the playoffs during his debut season, James Hagens is embracing the opportunity to develop in a full offseason with the Boston Bruins as he looks to battle for a spot in the Opening Night lineup.

Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 11

Last-minute move Bruins must make ahead of 2026-27 season

The Boston Bruins are hoping to build off last year’s somewhat surprising playoff appearance and demonstrate that they are a team that has a legitimate chance to fight for the Stanley Cup.

Boston Bruins News / Boston Bruins On SI / September 11

Three Bruins Players to Watch at 2026 Rookie Camp

The Boston Bruins open Rookie Camp on Friday morning at Warrior Ice Arena in Brighton, Mass. In total, the roster has 14 forwards, seven defensemen, and two goalies.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 10

Golden Knights sign Braeden Bowman to six-year extension

The Vegas Golden Knights have announced that forward Braeden Bowman has been signed to a six-year contract extension carrying a $3.4MM AAV. Bowman, 23, has one season remaining on his entry-level deal carrying a $912.5K cap hit.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / Viral Sports News / September 10

Former Boston Bruins Forward Has Died

The Boston Bruins lost a former black-and-gold winger this week with the passing of André Pronovost, who died Tuesday at age 90, per NHL.com. A four-time Stanley Cup champion with the Montreal Canadiens before he arrived in Boston, Pronovost spent parts of three seasons with the Bruins from late 1960 through early 1963.

Charlie McAvoy News / Boston Bruins On SI / September 10

Bruins Defenseman Charlie McAvoy Discusses Suspension, Provides Health Update

The Boston Bruins are gearing up for the start of the season. Defenseman Charlie McAvoy talked about his preparation for the new campaign after the second captains’ practice of the week on Thursday morning.

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The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz

The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

John-Jason Peterka News / The Hockey Writers / September 10

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.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / September 10

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.

Boston Bruins 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?

The '1971-72 Boston Bruins' quiz

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

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.

Boston Bruins News / Stadium Rant / September 6