Boston Bruins: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Bruins rumors: Rick Tocchet the ‘top target’ for Boston’s next coach

The Boston Bruins are one of a handful of NHL teams with a head coach vacancy this offseason. They fired Jim Montgomery early in the season, turning the keys over to Joe Sacco.

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Boston Bruins Targeting an NHL Assistant Currently in NHL Playoffs

Boston Bruins General Manager touched on the team’s head coaching search on Monday after the NHL Draft Lottery slotted the Bruins at the seventh pick in the upcoming NHL Draft in June.

Patrick Brown News / Daily Faceoff / May 6

Boston Bruins sign Patrick Brown to one-year, $775,000 contract

The Boston Bruins have signed center Patrick Brown to a one-year, $775,000 contract. Brown was set to become an unrestricted free agent after the conclusion of his two-year contract with an $800,000 cap hit.

Patrick Brown News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 6

Bruins sign Patrick Brown fo one-year extension

The Boston Bruins are getting some of their offseason planning out of the way a few months early. The Bruins announced they’ve signed depth forward Patrick Brown to a one-year extension for the 2025-26 NHL season with a salary of $775K.

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The '60-goal NHL seasons' quiz

How many NHL players who have scored 60 goals in a season can you name in five minutes?

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 7

Blues’ Torey Krug not expected to play in NHL again

St. Louis Blues defenseman Torey Krug is not expected to resume his playing career, Blues general manager Doug Armstrong announced Tuesday per NHL.com reporter Lou Korac.

Morgan Geekie News / The Hockey Writers / May 6

Bruins 2024-25 Player Grades: Morgan Geekie

The bright spots during the Boston Bruins’ 2024-25 season were few and far between. David Pastrnak was one of the best players in the NHL, as he always is, and Mason Lohrei developed into a strong offensive-minded defenseman.

Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 6

Offseason checklist for the Boston Bruins

The offseason has arrived for half of the league’s teams that aren’t taking part in the playoffs plus those eliminated already in the opening round. Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / May 6

3 Bruins Targets With 7th Overall Pick in 2025 NHL Draft

The NHL Draft Lottery is finally complete. The Boston Bruins know their place and will have the seventh overall pick in the upcoming 2025 NHL Draft. Some player will hear their name called and live out their dream and be a Bruin.

Don Sweeney News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 6

Bruins’ Don Sweeney vocal on 2025 NHL Draft Lottery slide

The 2025 NHL Draft Lottery took place on Monday night before the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers kicked off the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / May 5

Where Will the Boston Bruins Draft in the First Round?

The 2025 NHL Draft Lottery took place in Secaucus, New Jersey, on Monday night, and the Boston Bruins found out where they will draft in the first round of the NHL Entry Draft on June 27.

Dans Locmelis News / Inside The Rink / May 5

Boston Bruins Prospect Leaving Providence for World Championships

Boston Bruins prospect Dans Locmelis has left the Providence Bruins to join Team Latvia for the World Championships in Sweden and Denmark, which begin on May 9.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 5

Bruins’ Draft Future Tied to Panthers’ Success

Monday will be a busy day for Boston Bruins fans with the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery set to take place at 7:00pm EST. If you had told fans this time last year that the Bruins would be competing for the first overall pick instead of the Stanley Cup, it’s unlikely that anybody would have believed you.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / May 3

Boston Bruins’ 2025 Free Agent Predictions

The Boston Bruins’ offseason has begun, and while things are a bit quiet right now with the NHL Playoffs in full swing, there will soon be a lot of activity with the NHL Draft next month and free agency beginning in a little under two months.

Boston Bruins News / Boston Sports Journal / May 5

Forecasting the Bruins' head coaching sweepstakes

In a fast-moving development that indicates this might have been some time in the making, the Bruins missed on the first potential head coaching candidate when Mike Sullivan quickly signed on to be the new bench boss for the New York Rangers.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / May 3

3 Bruins Prospects to Watch in Calder Cup Playoffs

While the Boston Bruins‘ season is over, and they are preparing for the 2025 NHL Draft where they will most likely be picking in the top 10, the Providence Bruins of the American Hockey League (AHL) season is still going strong.

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Bruins Must Pivot With Next HC Hire

The Boston Bruins wanted Mike Sullivan as their next head coach, but the New York Rangers snatched the Stanley Cup-winning coach up before they could make their move.

Alec Regula News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 2

Oilers give new contract to defenseman claimed off waivers from Bruins

While he was set to be a restricted free agent this summer, he gets some early stability as he looks to get his development back on track following his lost season.

Oilers knock Kings out of playoffs for fourth straight year

The Kings had control against the Oilers – and then they blew the series

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David Pastrnak News / The Sick Podcast / May 1

Why David Pastrnak Should’ve Been In The Hart Conversation

The three finalists for the 2024-2025 NHL Hart Trophy have been named. The Hart Trophy is awarded to one player after every season deemed the most valuable player to their team.

Jeremy Swayman News / NHL Trade Talk / May 1

Writer Suggests Oilers Trade Key Piece to Land Bruins’ Swayman

If the Edmonton Oilers are looking for an upgrade in goal — which is believed that they will be this coming offseason — one of the bigger names potentially available is Jeremy Swayman out of Boston.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 29

Canucks president drops hint on where Sullivan might coach next

Canucks president drops hint on where Mike Sullivan might coach next

The great thing about Vancouver Canucks president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford is that he is more than happy to say whatever is on his mind. The filter between his brain and his mouth does not exist, and you always get the pure honesty when he speaks to the media.

Penguins make major move regarding Sullivan

Penguins, Sullivan split makes sense for both sides

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Boston Bruins News / Breakaway on SI / April 25

Bruins Goalie Likely Getting Traded This Offseason

The 2024-25 season was far from ideal for the Boston Bruins, finishing tied for last in the Eastern Conference with a 33-39-10 record. The struggle and turmoil in Boston is likely lasting into their long offseason as Bruins goalie Joonas Korpisalo could find a new home for the 2025-26 season.