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Bruins Place Vladislav Kolyachonok On Waivers

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet shared earlier today that the Boston Bruins have waived Vladislav Kolyachonok. The defenseman finds himself back on the wire after being claimed by the Bruins from Dallas in mid-December.

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Opinion: Rasmus Andersson is a Golden Knight; Did the Boston Bruins Dodge a Bullet?

Former Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson had never intended to sign a contract extension mid-season with any NHL team. There were teams interested in the 30-year-old, such as the Vegas Golden Knights and Dallas Stars.

Vladislav Kolyachonok News / Daily Faceoff / January 20

Bruins place Vladislav Kolyachonok on waivers

A young blueliner might be on the move once again. On Tuesday, the Boston Bruins placed defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok on waivers, making him available to the other 31 teams in the NHL.

Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 19

What Bruins must do after missing out on Rasmus Andersson

The Boston Bruins are one of the more surprising teams in the NHL this season. They have been one of the streakiest teams in the league this season and they are currently on their hottest run of the season, having won 6 games in a row after a 5-2 victory over the Blackhawks in Chicago on Saturday night and 8 wins in their last 9 games.

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Billy Sweezey News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 18

Bruins Recall Billy Sweezey On Emergency Basis

The Bruins announced Sunday they’ve recalled defenseman Billy Sweezey from AHL Providence under emergency conditions and designated Henri Jokiharju as a non-roster player due to a family matter.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Boston Bruins News / Breakaway on SI / January 18

Bruins Rookie Becoming Top Player Amid Playoff Push

The Boston Bruins are right in the middle of the Atlantic Division race. Winners of six straight and eight of their last 10, the Bruins are now owners of the first Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 17

Bruins score 5 straight goals to overwhelm Blackhawks

Mason Lohrei posted his first career multi-goal game as the visiting Boston Bruins came from behind with five unanswered goals to defeat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 on Saturday night.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / January 17

AHL Game Recap: Blumel & DiPietro Shut Down Monsters

The Providence Bruins had a battle tonight at home against the Cleveland Monsters for the first of two. The Bruins are coming off a loss to the Penguins on Wednesday night 4-1.

Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 17

Bruins Activate Hampus Lindholm, Reassign Billy Sweezey

The Boston Bruins will have a major piece of the defense back for their Saturday matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks. Hampus Lindholm has been activated from injured reserve after missing the last six games with an undisclosed injury sustained in January 3rd’s overtime win over the Vancouver Canucks.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 17

Bruins News & Rumors: Viel Trade, Rasmus Andersson, Chara’s Banner Night

The Boston Bruins have seen their name pop up in a ton of rumors over the last few weeks. They’ve appeared aggressive in trade talks as they search to improve their roster.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / January 17

2 Bruins Who Should Be on the Trade Block Before the Deadline

With the Olympic break inching closer and closer, trades are about to happen. At this point in the 2025-26 season, teams have an idea of where they are and what direction they want to go in.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 17

NHL Predictions: January 17th, Chicago Blackhawks vs Boston Bruins

The Chicago Blackhawks aim to even the season series against the Boston Bruins. Welcome to another edition of NHL Predictions! Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey analyze the day’s games and provide in-depth analysis.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 16

Bruins out to continue hot stretch in clash vs. Blackhawks

After sweeping a five-game homestand, the Boston Bruins will look to continue their recent winning ways when they hit the road to clash with the Original Six rival Chicago Blackhawks for the second time this season on Saturday night.

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NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 16

Bruins, Ducks swing minor trade

The Boston Bruins and the Anaheim Ducks completed a minor trade Friday when the Bruins sent forward Jeffrey Viel to the Ducks for a 2026 fourth-round draft choice.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / January 16

Boston Bruins Trade Jeffrey Viel to Anaheim for 2026 Draft Pick

Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced on Friday that the team has acquired a 2026 fourth-round draft pick from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for forward Jeffrey Viel.

Zdeno Chara News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 16

Bruins’ Zdeno Chara sends powerful message about why Boston stands out

The Boston Bruins beat the Seattle Kraken 4-2 on Thursday night on a special night for a franchise legend. Hall of Fame defenseman Zdeno Chara had his iconic number 33 retired before the game and paid the fans a great compliment in his speech.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 15

Bruins waste no time, beat Kraken wire-to-wire

The Boston Bruins scored twice in the first four minutes of the first period and never trailed, completing the sweep of a five-game homestand with a 4-2 win over the visiting Seattle Kraken on Thursday night.

Zdeno Chara News / Daily Faceoff / January 15

Bruins retire Zdeno Chara’s No. 33

The Boston Bruins honored their former captain Zdeno Chara Thursday night, retiring his number and raising his No. 33 to the rafters of TD Garden. The Bruins held a ceremony for Chara ahead of their game against the Seattle Kraken, with Hockey Hall of Famers Bobby Orr, Cam Neely, John Bucyk and Willie O’Ree in attendance.

Boston Bruins News / Breakaway on SI / January 14

Inconsistency Remains Bruins Calling Card

Up and down. Uneven. Erratic. Streaky. All those words pretty much sum up the Boston Bruins so far this season. One week, the team is firing on all cylinders.

David Pastrnak News / The Hockey Writers / January 14

Pastrnak Continues Climbing Bruins’ Milestone Rankings

David Pastrnak etched his name further into Boston Bruins history on Tuesday, joining an elite club of franchise legends by passing Bobby Orr on the team’s all-time points list.

Jeremy Swayman News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 14

Bruins’ Jeremy Swayman is on a hot streak has given him the ‘best stat ever’

Jeremy Swayman has been the key to the Boston Bruins’ recent hot streak, backstopping a defense that has helped the team win four straight games and six of their last seven as of Tuesday.

Jonathan Aspirot News / The Hockey Writers / January 14

Bruins’ Aspirot Has More Than Earned Contract Extension

The Boston Bruins recently signed defenseman Jonathan Aspirot to a two-year contract extension with an average annual value (AAV) of $887,500. This is a very deserving, and very smart extension on the front office’s part as they lock down a guy who has jumped up the depth chart this season and made a solid impact for the blue line.

Jonathan Aspirot News / Daily Faceoff / January 11

Bruins sign Jonathan Aspirot to two-year extension

The Boston Bruins have announced that they’ve signed defenseman Jonathan Aspirot to a two-year contract extension with an $887,500 cap hit. Aspirot has been playing the season on a one-year contract at a league-minimum salary of $775,000, and was set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer.