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Star Defenseman Says Bruins Won't Name Captain

Over the past 20 years or so, the Boston Bruins had three outstanding captains in Zdeno Chara, Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand. Now, though, they find themselves without a captain for the first time in what seems like forever.

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Bruins star says he's good to go for 2025-26 season

He hasn’t played in game action since suffering a shoulder injury during February’s 4-Nations Face-Off, specifically injuring the AC joint in his right shoulder.

Two teams linked to a trade with Bruins for Pavel Zacha

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Cole Spicer News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 29

Bruins prospect won't play at Arizona State after all

Boston Bruins forward prospect Cole Spicer won’t move forward with his commitment to Arizona State University.

The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time

The '1971-72 Boston Bruins' quiz

Jakub Zboril News / House of Hockey / July 29

Controversial Former Bruins First Rounder Hits Free Agency After Unexpected Contract Termination

Jakub Zboril was a first-round pick of the Bruins back in 2015, but now he's a free agent again after being released by HC Dynamo Pardubice in Czechia.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

The 'NHL Vezina Trophy winners' quiz

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

James Hagens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 29

Bruins rumors: Top prospect James Hagens could spend 1 more season in college

For the first time in years, the Boston Bruins have a legitimate top prospect in the pipeline after drafting forward James Hagens with the seventh overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / July 28

Meet Your New Bruins: Michael Eyssimont

The Boston Bruins brought in a number of guys in the opening of free agency earlier this summer, including 28-year-old Michael Eyssimont. He joins a crowded

NHL News / House of Hockey / July 27

Bruins' David Pastrnak Calls Out Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky: He Just Lacks Humility'

Juraj Slafkovsky is one of the most promising players in the NHL, but now he has been called out by David Pastrnak, who stated he lacks humility. After being picked No.

Jordan Harris News / The Hockey Writers / July 27

Bruins’ Jordan Harris Signing Flies Under Radar

The Boston Bruins made a lot of noise at the start of the 2025 Free Agency period. Rather than signing a big fish or two and letting some of their youth compete for spots, they opted to spend money on filling out their roster.

Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 25

Bruins rumors: Boston exploring trade market for top-6 forward

The Boston Bruins are headed into a unique season in franchise history. There have not been many years in recent memory when Boston has been openly rebuilding.

Pavel Zacha News / NHL Trade Talk / July 25

Two Teams Linked to a Trade with Bruins for Pavel Zacha

The Boston Bruins are gauging trade interest in forward Pavel Zacha, according to The Fourth Period. Following a down season and a trade deadline where Zacha’s name was thrown around but was ultimately not moved, Bruins GM Don Sweeney is trying to move the 27-year-old Czech center.

NHL News / Blade of Steel / July 25

Bruins place top forward on the trade block - Could the Stars make a move?

The Boston Bruins are shopping Pavel Zacha, and the Dallas Stars could emerge as a surprising fit if Jason Robertson is moved in a blockbuster trade. The

Pavel Zacha News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 24

Bruins Still Exploring Trade Market For Pavel Zacha

The Bruins are still mulling the possibility of trading forward Pavel Zacha, according to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period. He lists the Canucks and Mammoth as teams that’ve been softly linked to his availability.

Marty Turco News / The Hockey Writers / July 23

They Once Were Boston Bruins: Marty Turco

Marty Turco is best remembered for his many Hall-of-Fame worthy seasons for the Dallas Stars. He was a three-time All-Star for the Stars, and was a finalist for the Vezina Trophy in 2003.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / July 22

2 Key Early-Season Games on the Bruins’ 2025-26 Schedule

As we near the end of July, we recently passed the midpoint of the Boston Bruins’ 2025 offseason, and we are now officially closer to the start of the 2025-26 season than we are to the end of the 2024-25 regular season.

John Farinacci News / The Hockey Writers / July 22

Bruins’ Farinacci Joins Crowded Group Competing for Bottom-Six Spots

Restricted free agent (RFA) signings can often take months of the offseason to work out. But this week, only halfway through July, the Boston Bruins came to terms with John Farinacci, their final RFA.

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The 'National League MVPs' quiz

The 'NFL stadium names' quiz

The 'NFL all-time touchdown receptions leaders' quiz

The 'MLB mascot names' quiz

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / July 21

Four Boston Bruins Prospects Named to Team USA World Juniors Summer Showcase Roster

The 2025 World Juniors Summer Showcase roster has been announced. Team USA features four Boston Bruins prospects. Three of the prospects are forwards, as it will include James Hagans, Will Moore, and Will Zellers.

Boston Bruins News / Breakaway on SI / July 19

Bruins Scorer Leads Eastern Conference Regression Candidates

The old saying "what goes up, must come down," is a universal truth of the NHL. The best eventually tumble and fall while those down below ascend to the top.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / July 18

Bruins Lack Talent Compared to the Rest of the Atlantic Division

It’s the dog days of summer, but the 2025-25 schedule release sparks previews and open discussions for the upcoming season. For the Boston Bruins, there is a lot to talk about.

Fraser Minten News / Trade Talk Sports / July 16

Minten to the Bruins Cost the Maple Leafs One More Prospect

On March 7, 2025, the Toronto Maple Leafs made a big move, acquiring defenceman Brandon Carlo from the Boston Bruins. But the cost? It wasn’t small. Headed the other way were Fraser Minten, a 4th-round pick in 2025 (Vashek Blanar), and a conditional 1st-round pick in 2026.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / July 15

Bruins re-sign John Farinacci to one-year contract

On Tuesday, Boston Bruins general manager announced that the team has signed forward John Farinacci to a one-year, two-way contract. The deal carries an NHL cap hit of $775,000 through the 2025-26 season.

Boston Bruins News / NHL Trade Talk / July 14

Bruins Fans Triggered by Unique and Unorthodox 'Trade Alert'

The Boston Bruins have announced a trade, and it’s not the type of trade you see every day in the NHL. The Bruins have announced a jersey swap between two players on the roster.

Boston Bruins News / NHL Trade Talk / July 10

Boston Bruins Plotting Potential Major Addition Ahead of 2026

The Boston Bruins are reportedly setting themselves up for a major move next summer. Not making massive moves this offseason, the Bruins did add pieces, but the idea is to maintain cap flexibility for next season, when taking a giant swing could pay bigger dividends.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / July 8

Bruins’ projected 2025-26 roster brings the beef, but what about the goals?

The Boston Bruins had one of the more disappointing NHL seasons in 2024-25. After watching their campaign go completely off the rails, GM Don Sweeney took an axe to his roster, putting up the “for sale” sign with very few exceptions.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / July 8

2025-26 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Boston Bruins’ Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses and so much more.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 28