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Bruins Sign James Hagens To ATO

3/23/26: The Bruins announced late Monday night that Hagens has signed an amateur tryout agreement (ATO) with the franchise, and will report to the club’s AHL affiliate, the Providence Bruins.

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From Trade Talk to Backbone: Swayman Carrying Boston

The Boston Bruins are finding themselves in a solid position—holding a wild card spot with 12 games remaining in the season. They’ve been leaning heavily on elite goaltending from Jeremy Swayman to stay competitive—which is a positive twist given that it wasn’t all that long ago Swayman trade talk had surfaced.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 23

Bruins search for breathing room in standings vs. scuffling Maple Leafs

There is no such thing as breathing room in NHL playoff races this season, but the Boston Bruins look to ride the momentum of a major win into their return home for a Tuesday night matchup with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / March 23

Swayman Stepping Up in Bruins’ Biggest Games

When the games matter most, Jeremy Swayman is consistently at his best. For a team locked in a heated playoff race like the Boston Bruins, this could ultimately be the difference between making the postseason or beginning their offseason early.

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How many of the players responsible for the best receiving season in the history of each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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James Hagens News / Daily Faceoff / March 22

Could James Hagens have a big impact on the Bruins this season?

The NHL Trade Deadline is usually considered the last chance for a team to improve its roster for a playoff run. Every so often, however, a team can get a late-season influx of talent from the NCAA, as the college season wraps up with about a month left to go in the NHL season.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Vincent Trocheck News / The Hockey Writers / March 22

Bruins Should Pursue Vincent Trocheck in a Trade This Offseason

If the Boston Bruins are to re-emerge from their retool in a timely fashion, they will need to check in on veteran talent that puts them on the right track.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 22

Jeremy Swayman’s dominance vs. Red Wings draws ‘unbelievable’ Marco Sturm praise

The NHL’s marquee matchup on Saturday night was a clash between two Original Six franchises. The Detroit Red Wings and Boston Bruins are chasing each other in the Eastern Conference Wild Card race.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 22

Bruins surge in third, down Red Wings in race for playoff berth

The visiting Boston Bruins scored twice in a 3:20 span in the third period to turn around a one-goal deficit en route to a 4-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings in a crucial matchup between Atlantic Division rivals on Saturday night.

Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 21

Bruins’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

After finishing in last place in the Atlantic Division a year ago, the Boston Bruins were no longer viewed as a team of influence in the NHL. They hired

Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 21

Bruins expect to sign James Hagens

Assuming that Hagens eventually signs a deal that begins this season, he’d become eligible to play for the Bruins down the stretch and in the postseason if they qualify.

Bruins’ Elias Lindholm experience is a cautionary tale in frivolous spending

Trent Frederic out indefinitely as injury-bitten Oilers lose another forward

The '1971-72 Boston Bruins' quiz

Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 21

Bruins’ Pavel Zacha gets real on using Olympic snub to fuel career year

Pavel Zacha and the Boston Bruins are fighting tooth and nail for a spot in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Boston is currently tied on points with the Detroit Red Wings for the top Wild Card spot, though they own the tiebreaker.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 20

Deadlocked Bruins, Red Wings face off in major matchup

While the Boston Bruins have won 14 of their last 15 home games, holding onto one of the final Eastern Conference playoff spots will require an improved effort on the road.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 20

2026 NHL Draft: Top 10 NCAA players you need to know

With the NCAA allowing players with major-junior experience to make the move, the college hockey talent pool has never been deeper.

Gavin McKenna, James Hagens highlight 2026 Hobey Baker Award top 10 finalists

From teen titans to titans falling: The NHL's biggest surprises this season

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 19

Bruins' home dominance continues in blowout of Jets

The Boston Bruins built a three-goal lead after two periods and rattled off a three-goal third in a dominating 6-1 win over the visiting Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night.

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James Hagens News / Daily Faceoff / March 19

Hagens close to signing ELC with Bruins, but focused on collegiate season for now

The collegiate regular season has concluded, which means it’s time for drafted players to sign with the teams who hold their rights, and the undrafted players to see if they can find an NHL organization to join as a free agent.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / March 19

Boston Bruins Defensive Prospect Earns All-ECAC Honors

Boston Bruins fans are excited about a handful of prospects at the forward position. James Hagens is set to sign an entry-level contract with Boston as soon as his season with Boston College is over.

Elias Lindholm News / The Hockey Writers / March 19

Bruins’ Elias Lindholm experience is a cautionary tale in frivolous spending

Should the Boston Bruins trade center Elias Lindholm? The marriage has been a rocky one ever since general manager (GM) Don Sweeney acquired him in free agency, as a center who played in the realm of Patrice Bergeron’s Selke-Trophy-winning style.

Lukas Reichel News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 18

Bruins Recall Lukas Reichel Under Emergency Conditions

The Bruins announced that they’ve recalled forward Lukas Reichel from AHL Providence under emergency conditions. As Boston has 13 healthy forwards rostered, there are evidently a pair of undisclosed injuries that may affect their lineup against the Jets tomorrow, allowing Reichel to qualify for the emergency designation.

Boston Bruins News / The Sick Podcast / March 17

Habs Host Bruins In One Of Most Important Games Of The Season

The Montreal Canadiens (36-20-10) will be at the Bell Centre tonight to host the Boston Bruins (37-23-7) in what is likely the first of the two biggest games of the season that the Habs will play this week.

Jeremy Swayman News / Breakaway on SI / March 12

Jeremy Swayman Could Lead Bruins to Unlikely Playoff Run

The Boston Bruins are in a tight race in the Atlantic Division with teams like the Buffalo Sabres, Tampa Bay Lightning, Montreal Canadiens, and the Detroit Red Wings.

Charlie McAvoy News / Larry Brown Sports / March 11

Charlie McAvoy scores OT game-winner after losing more teeth

Missing teeth and all, Charlie McAvoy proved he can deliver a big bite in crunch time during Tuesday’s Boston Bruins game against the Los Angeles Kings.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / March 9

Boston Bruins Re-Sign Defenseman to Two-Year Extension

The Boston Bruins announced Monday that the team has signed Providence Bruins defenseman Frederic Brunet to a two-year contract extension with an annual NHL salary cap hit of $875,000.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 8

Penguins complete historic comeback without Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin

Just when it seemed as if they were about to fade away without their two top stars, the Pittsburgh Penguins pulled out a miraculous three-goal comeback on Sunday.

Sabres take over first place with Game-of-the-Year win vs. Lightning

Avalanche edge Wild in shootout for fifth straight win

Avalanche’s Gabriel Landeskog week-to-week with lower-body injury

NHL trade-deadline winners, losers: Avalanche go all-in; Ducks get huge addition

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Boston Bruins News / Breakaway on SI / March 4

Bruins Gearing Up to Buy at Trade Deadline

The Boston Bruins are in a position to be buyers at the trade deadline, but it appears they aren’t willing to go for broke to improve the roster. Boston, which has an unsteady grip on the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference, is ready to make a run at the Stanley Cup Playoffs.