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Conor Ryan of Boston.com: Earlier this week, Boston Bruins GM Don Sweeney said that he’s started in his coaching search and has held some talks. “I’ve just had general conversations and introductions,” Sweeney said of what intel he’s received from head-coaching candidates so far.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 10

3 Candidates to Be the Bruins’ Next Head Coach

Teams that do have head coaching vacancies have begun making moves. The New York Rangers wasted no time by hiring former Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan, and the Anaheim Ducks have hired Joel Quenneville.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 9

Brad Marchand's OT goal gives him a signature moment

Brad Marchand's playoff OT goal gives him a signature moment with Panthers

Only a few months into his time as a member of the Florida Panthers, Brad Marchand already has a signature moment.

NHL world reacts to Marchand's OT goal to beat Maple Leafs

Connor Hellebuyck's shutout should give Jets hope, renewed optimism

The NHL makes a surprising decision on Golden Knights' Nicolas Roy

Top five Conn Smythe Trophy candidates

2025 IIHF World Championship: Beniers, Pastrnak highlight standouts from Day 1

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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?

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / May 9

2025 IIHF World Championship: Beniers, Pastrnak highlight top standouts from Day 1

Get ready for the ride, boys and girls. The 2025 IIHF World Championship opened up in Sweden and Denmark on Friday, with USA, Finland, Sweden and Czechia banking wins to start the tourney.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

75 iconic superstar athletes wearing unusual & unfamiliar uniforms

There are indelible images of certain athletes in specific uniforms. Barry Sanders wearing the Honolulu blue and silver of the Detroit Lions, for example.

Rick Tocchet News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 8

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.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / May 8

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.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / May 7

Boston Bruins Center Playing in World Championship for Sweden

On Sunday, the Boston Bruins announced that center Elias Lindholm would be departing the organization briefly this month to represent his native Sweden to participate in this year’s IIHF World Championships, which begin on May 9.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / May 7

Boston Bruins Extend Veteran Center on One-Year Deal

Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced Tuesday that the team has re-signed forward Patrick Brown to a one-year, two-way contract extension through the 2025-26 season with an NHL salary cap hit of $775,000.

Boston Bruins 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.

Boston Bruins 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.

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.

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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 / 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 / Breakaway on SI / May 3

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

Leon Draisaitl, Connor Hellebuyck, Nikita Kucherov named Hart Trophy finalists

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The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

NHL 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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Joonas Korpisalo News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 25

Bruins rumors: Boston could trade Joonas Korpisalo amid bid for more starts

The least of Don Sweeney and Cam Neely’s worries is how many starts Joonas Korpisalo received for the Boston Bruins this season. This season, the Bruins took a downward spiral, finishing 15th in the Eastern Conference after becoming sellers at the trade deadline.

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.

Boston Bruins News / NHL Trade Talk / April 24