Boston Bruins: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

The Bruins may be sitting on a major core piece, and hardly anyone’s noticed

The Boston Bruins didn’t just cut around the edges at the 2025 trade deadline—they pulled from the core. Defenseman Brandon Carlo, a fixture on the team’s blue line for years, was sent to the Toronto Maple Leafs in a move that caught many off guard.

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Jeremy Swayman finally showing signs of life, just not in a bruins jersey

After a rocky year defined by contract drama and career-worst numbers, Jeremy Swayman’s rebound with Team USA is giving the Bruins something they haven’t had in months—hope.

Boston Bruins News / Breakaway on SI / May 21

Bruins HC Selection Likely Soon After GM’s Extension

The Boston Bruins are one of just a handful of teams in the NHL still searching for their next head coach. The New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers made early splashes in the coaching carousel, landing the two arguable best coaches on the market in Mike Sullivan and Rick Tocchet.

Don Sweeney News / The Hockey Writers / May 21

Bruins News & Rumors: Sweeney, Potential Coaching Candidates & More

The Boston Bruins have a massive offseason ahead of them. They made a flurry of moves at the trade deadline that ultimately led to a slide down the standings, and now their management group will need to figure out how to get things back on track.

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Boston Bruins News / Stanley Cup of Chowder / May 21

Draft Profiles 2k25: Jackson Smith is the model of the modern defenseman

We’ve seen a lot of forwards so far, but what about defensemen? While the Bruins rebuild/retool/unbaddening will almost certainly need their offense to

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Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

Which players have the most career postseason points? These are the top 25, all of whom have scored 160 playoff points or more.

Boston Bruins News / Bruins After Dark / May 21

Rick Tocchet reportedly snubbed Bruins coaching job over major concerns with Don Sweeney

NHL sources say Rick Tocchet passed on the Bruins’ head coaching job due to Don Sweeney’s uncertain future and a history of short coaching tenures Tocchet reportedly viewed Boston’s front office as unstable, with GM Don Sweeney’s contract status and firing record influencing his decision.

Mitch Marner News / Bruins After Dark / May 20

Bruins linked to Mitch Marner in free agency, but major offseason concern still looms

Boston Bruins offseason rumors focus on Mitch Marner, available cap space, first-line center uncertainty, and urgency from management to rebuild a contender this summer.

Don Sweeney News / The Hockey Writers / May 20

Bruins Extending Don Sweeney Good for the Short Term

The work can truly begin now for the Boston Bruins, as they now have come to terms with general manager (GM) Don Sweeney on a two-year contract extension.

Don Sweeney News / Daily Faceoff / May 20

Was keeping Don Sweeney as GM the right move for Bruins?

The Boston Bruins signed general manager Don Sweeney to a two-year contract extension on Tuesday, paving the way for him to bring his Bruins tenure into

Don Sweeney News / The Hockey Writers / May 20

NHL Rumors Shootdown: Sweeney Extension Linked to Coaching Hire Issues

The Boston Bruins gave Don Sweeney a two-year extension on Tuesday, a polarizing decision to say the least. After a disappointing 2024-25 season, the Bruins were potentially looking at sweeping changes.

Don Sweeney News / Last Word On Sports / May 20

Boston Bruins Extend General Manager

The Boston Bruins have opted to keep their general manager. News emerged on Tuesday morning that Don Sweeney has reached a contract extension for two more seasons.

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Don Sweeney News / Field Level Media / May 20

Bruins GM Don Sweeney agrees to 2-year extension

Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney agreed to a two-year contract extension that spans through the 2027-28 season, the team announced Tuesday. Sweeney, 58, has spent 10 seasons in that post for the Bruins and was named the NHL's General Manager of the Year following the 2018-19 campaign.

Don Sweeney News / Daily Faceoff / May 20

Bruins sign GM Don Sweeney to contract extension

The Boston Bruins have signed general manager Don Sweeney to a two-year contract extension through the 2027-28 NHL season, the club announced on Tuesday.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / May 20

Bruins’ Goaltending Has Them Stuck Between a Rock and a Hard Place

The Boston Bruins have perplexed fans over the last calendar year. From trading Brad Marchand to waiting all the way until the 11th hour to sign goaltender Jeremy Swayman, all the while trading his buddy ole pal Linus Ullmark in the meantime, leaving Bruins fans questioning the reasoning behind the trade.

Boston Bruins News / NHL Trade Talk / May 20

Bruins Sign GM Don Sweeney to a 2-Year Extension

The Boston Bruins are sticking with their guy. Despite a disappointing season and calls for change among some members of the fan base, the organization has decided not only not to fire general manager Don Sweeney but also to give him an extension.

Don Sweeney News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 20

Bruins, Don Sweeney agree to two-year extension

The Bruins announced today they’ve signed general manager Don Sweeney to a two-year contract extension, keeping him in Boston’s front office through the 2027-28 season.

Jeremy Swayman News / Bruins After Dark / May 20

Teams are calling the Bruins about Jeremy Swayman as trade talk starts to heat up

One year ago, Jeremy Swayman secured his future in Boston with a massive eight-year, $66 million contract. Now, following the worst stretch of his career, that future doesn’t feel nearly as certain.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / May 19

Bruins sign Simon Zajicek to one-year, entry-level contract

The Boston Bruins announced Monday the signing of goaltender Simon Zajicek to a one-year, entry-level contract with a cap hit of $872,500. The 23-year-old

Jeremy Swayman News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 16

Jeremy Swayman’s candid take on Bruins’ struggles in 2024-25

The Boston Bruins did not make the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2025. It was certainly a disappointing result for one of the proudest franchises in the NHL today.

Boston Bruins News / House of Hockey / May 16

Elliotte Friedman Reveals Frontrunners to Become Next Head Coach of the Bruins

The Boston Bruins won't be hiring a big name for their next Head Coach, and now we know who the front runners for the role are, according to Elliotte Friedman.

Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 14

Jay Woodcroft among Bruins' head-coaching candidates

Former Oilers head coach Jay Woodcroft is among the possibilities to become the Bruins’ next head coach, according to Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff, who described him as a “leading candidate” for the vacancy on Wednesday’s Morning Cuppa Hockey podcast.