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Bruins Top Pick Returning To NCAA

Boston Bruins 2025 seventh overall selection James Hagens has chosen to return back to the NCAA, for his sophomore season with the Boston College Eagles.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / August 14

Bruins Have 2 Prospects That Deserve Your Attention

The Boston Bruins are in an in-between zone as we head into 2025-26. While they are primed for relevance in the Eastern Conference, the days of being a perennial Stanley Cup contender appear to be in the rearview mirror for the time being.

Boston College Eagles News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 13

Bruins' top prospect makes decision on college that will shake up the scene

Few announcements will shake the college scene as much as this news.

Forgotten NHL players of the 1990s who deserve more recognition

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The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

How many of the 18 NHL players since the 2000 Stanley Cup Playoffs to score 10 goals in multiple postseason runs can you name in five minutes?

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Marat Khusnutdinov News / The Hockey Writers / August 13

Bruins’ Khusnutdinov Poised for Potential Big Season in 2025-26

The Boston Bruins will look a lot different when they take the ice in October, with many changes to the coaching staff and roster. One relatively new face is Marat Khusnutdinov.

Fabian Lysell News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 12

Is Bruins former first-round pick poised for a breakout season?

Few prospects in recent memory have caught as much ire from Boston Bruins fans as Fabian Lysell. Selected with the 21st overall pick of the 2021 NHL Draft, Lysell has failed to carve out a full-time role at the NHL level and hasn’t performed well when given even a small opportunity.

Boston Bruins News / House of Hockey / August 11

Bruins Likely Ready to Part Ways With Expensive Center, Per Insider

The Boston Bruins landed Casey Mittelstadt at the 2025 trade deadline, but now it appears they're ready to move on from the former Avalanche center. This

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / August 11

A Trade — Not Waivers — Is Only Way for Oilers to Land Bruins Goalie

If the Edmonton Oilers want Boston Bruins goaltender Michael DiPietro in their crease this season, they can’t sit back and hope for the waiver wire to solve their goaltending puzzle.

Casey Mittelstadt News / NHL Rumors / August 11

NHL Rumors: Casey Mittelstadt, and Keith Kindaid

James Murphy of RG.org: Trade rumors have involved Boston Bruins forward Pavel Zacha and goaltender Joonas Korpisalo since the draft, and forward Casey Mittelstadt seems to be joining them, according to one NHL executive.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / August 10

Bruins’ Defense Bolstered by Lindholm Return

The 2024-25 season was one of the most disappointing seasons in Boston Bruins’ franchise history. With general manager Don Sweeney pushing his chips towards the middle of the table and signing Elias Lindholm and Nikita Zadorov to long-term deals, expectations were high.

Drew Stafford News / The Hockey Writers / August 9

They Once Were Boston Bruins: Drew Stafford

Back in the 2016-17 season, the Boston Bruins were just a few seasons removed from making it back to the Stanley Cup Final in 2012-13. It was also the Centennial Season of the NHL.

John Farinacci News / Inside The Rink / August 7

AHL: John Farinacci Could Be a Key Player for the Providence Bruins in 2025-26

The Boston Bruins made plenty of moves at the start of free agency, signing several bottom-six forwards and creating what is sure to be an interesting roster battle when training camp begins, with so many players fighting for a few spots.

David Pastrnak News / House of Hockey / August 7

David Pastrnak Makes His True Feelings Known About Not Being Named Bruins captain

The Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak made his true feelings known about not being named captain of the Boston Bruins in an interview on a Czech outlet.

Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 6

Bruins unveil fresh road white uniforms

The 2024-25 NHL season was nothing short of a difficult experience for the Boston Bruins, who are just two seasons removed from resetting the league’s regular season victory record with an astounding 65 wins.

Boston Bruins News / Breakaway on SI / August 6

Bruins Unveil New Road Jerseys

The Boston Bruins will have a new but familiar look heading into the 2025-26 season. After debuting new home jerseys that play on the Bruins vintage look from the 1970s, they needed a road version to match.

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Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / August 6

Who Should Be the Bruins’ Next Captain? McAvoy or Pastrnak

The Boston Bruins sold hard at the trade deadline last season, with their marquee departure being captain Brad Marchand, who was shipped off to Florida, where he won the Stanley Cup with the Panthers.

Boston Bruins News / Breakaway on SI / August 6

New Bruins Head Coach Excited To Get Started

Marco Sturm is a name that many, especially Boston Bruins fans, are familiar with, and with his new position as the franchise's head coach, he is hoping, like many former players turned coaches, that he can right the ship and get the Bruins back to their winning ways.

Jeremy Swayman News / NHL Trade Talk / August 5

Bruins’ Trade Window Closing: Swayman Needs Early Bounce-Back

After a frustrating 2024-25 campaign, there are legitimate questions in Boston regarding the future of goaltender Jeremy Swayman. His name has been mentioned

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / August 5

3 Bruins Players With Something to Prove in 2025-26

The 2024-25 season was a rough one for the Boston Bruins’ organization. After a slow start across the board that saw head coach Jim Montgomery fired and replaced by Joe Sacco, some guys like David Pastrnak and Morgan Geekie were able to get some momentum going and finish the season on a high note.

Boston Bruins News / Athlon Sports / August 4

Boston Bruins Bleak 2025-26 Outlook Raises Concerns

As the Boston Bruins prepare for the upcoming NHL season, there are a lot of questions around the roster. Boston missed the playoffs last year, taking a massive step back from where the team normally has been.

Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 3

1 move Boston Bruins should’ve made in 2025 NHL offseason

The Boston Bruins have been one of the most consistent teams in the NHL for well over 15 seasons. However, their record of regular playoff appearances and Stanley Cup contention came to a painful end last season as they finished last in the Atlantic Division.

Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 2

Bruins HC, GM understand what team needs to contend again

It doesn’t take a committed hockey fan to know that the 2024-25 season was a disappointment for the Boston Bruins.

Bruins linked to mammoth forward as potential trade target

Bruins' Charlie McAvoy says he's good to go for upcoming season

Maple Leafs re-sign Nicholas Robertson

Have the Edmonton Oilers actually improved this offseason?

Hockey Canada announces preliminary roster for 2026 Olympics

Jakub Lauko News / House of Hockey / August 2

Boston Bruins Forward Chooses to Walk Away From the NHL, Signs Multi-Year Deal Overseas

Jakub Lauko has flashed great potential as an NHLer, but now, the former third-round pick and current Boston Bruin is headed home after signing a new deal overseas.

Charlie McAvoy News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 30

Charlie McAvoy drops injury update that will fire up Bruins fans

Charlie McAvoy admitted that the 2024-25 season was one of the most challenging of his professional career — but the Boston Bruins’ star defenseman revealed that he is back to full health after missing 32 games with a shoulder injury.

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.