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The Boston Bruins continue to go through the motions of the offseason, trying to build a better team for next season. Boston has made a few moves, but nothing has stood out in a big way so far.

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Milan Lucic's Wife Brittany Updates Their Relationship Following His Arrest in 2023

After his return to Boston in 2023, Milan Lucic was arrested following an incident at home, and now his wife has given a massive update on social media.

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.

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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.

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.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / July 17

Bruins’ Top 10 Prospects Entering the 2025-26 Season

Going into the 2025-26 season, the Boston Bruins are hungry for redemption after finishing close to the bottom of the NHL standings last season. This season, however, the Bruins have plenty of depth, both at the NHL level and in the American Hockey League (AHL) with the Providence Bruins.

Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 16

Boston Bruins 2025 NHL free agency grades for every signing

The Boston Bruins missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2025 in rather surprising fashion. Many expected Boston to be a playoff contender, and potentially a contender for the Cup itself.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / July 16

Bruins Add Steeves and Blumel to Force Competition

Barring any major trades that shake up the roster, the Boston Bruins’ lineup has very few openings for players to earn a job out of training camp. Before free agency, the opposite was true and the team had an opportunity to allow their logjam of young players the chance of an increased role at the NHL level.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / July 16

Bruins’ Best and Worst Case Scenarios for the 2025-26 Season

It is never too early to look ahead for this Boston Bruins team entering the 2025-26 season. They are done making moves (for now), and the roster is in place for the time being.

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.

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Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / July 15

Bruins Have 2 Potential Breakout Forwards

The Boston Bruins need help offensively: their 2.71 goals for per game in 2024-25 was in the bottom five in the NHL, and they have not done a ton to address that need in free agency.

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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 14

Revisiting the Bruins’ 2020 Draft Class After 5 Years

It has been five years since the 2020 NHL Draft took place virtually at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The draft was headlined by the selection of Alexis Lafreniere first overall by the New York Rangers.

Boston Bruins News / House of Hockey / July 13

Jeremy Swayman Reportedly Involved in Failed Trade Between the Boston Bruins and Canadian Team

The Edmonton Oilers tried to upgrade in net this past season, and David Pagnotta has now detailed their pursuit of Boston Bruins star Jeremy Swayman. This past season, the Edmonton Oilers fell just short in the Stanley Cup Finals once again, and one reason that many have pinpointed for their shortcomings once more has been the goaltending.

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.

Boston Bruins News / Last Word On Sports / July 8

Top Boston Bruins Defining Moments in Franchise History

Hockey and sports in general can be broken down into moments. Some moments are bigger than others and chart the course of a franchise and an entire league.

Tanner Jeannot News / NHL Trade Talk / July 6

Insider Explains Bruins’ Head-Scratching Tanner Jeannot Contract

The Boston Bruins raised eyebrows with their surprising decision to sign rugged forward Tanner Jeannot to a multi-year deal this offseason. Giving the depth winger $3.4 million per season until 2030, it was viewed as one of the overpays in free agency.