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Bruins rumors: Boston willing to listen to offers for depth defenseman

The Boston Bruins are currently 32-20 and fifth in the Atlantic Division, and they’re looking to climb their way up the standings. With a few moving pieces on the roster, the team is looking to add some defenseman depth, and there are a few players they’re willing to offer in a trade.

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Bruins Willing To Listen On Andrew Peeke

The Bruins won’t embark on the near full-scale teardown they did at last year’s deadline when they shipped out Brandon Carlo and Brad Marchand for futures.

Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 18

Why Bruins had to make emergency recall from Providence

The Boston Bruins made a bit of a surprising move on Wednesday. They recalled goaltender Michael DiPietro from the AHL’s Providence Bruins under emergency conditions.

Michael DiPietro News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 18

Bruins Recall Michael DiPietro

The Bruins announced Wednesday that they’ve recalled goaltender Michael DiPietro from AHL Providence on an emergency basis. He’ll serve as Boston’s lone NHL-contracted practice netminder for the time being, as Jeremy Swayman (USA) and Joonas Korpisalo (Finland) are still representing their respective countries at the Olympics.

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The 'Multiple 50-goal NHL seasons' quiz

In the history of the NHL, a total of 47 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 47 can you name in six minutes?

The '60-goal NHL seasons' quiz

The 'Team USA Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 18

Ranking the Bruins’ 2025 Trade Deadline Deals One Year Later

It has been almost a year since the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline. This was an important turning point for the Boston Bruins as GM Don Sweeney committed to a rebuild, trading away major assets, including captain Brad Marchand, and stocking up on young players, prospects, and draft picks.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 17

Czechia sends strong message before hockey quarterfinals against Canada

Czechia punched its ticket to the quarterfinals by narrowly getting past Denmark 3-2 on Tuesday.

‘We let them win the first one’: Czechia’s Necas on Olympic rematch against Canada

Winners, losers from group stage of men's Olympic hockey tournament

The 'Winter Olympic medal leaders' quiz

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / February 17

Bruins Release Statement After Deadly Shooting at Pawtucket Ice Rink

The Boston Bruins joined the sports world in mourning after a devastating tragedy unfolded at Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Two people were killed and three others critically injured after a gunman opened fire during a high school hockey game.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / February 17

Top Bruins Prospect Claims Hockey East Point Lead

James Hagens of Boston College is now leading the Hockey East in points with 34. This latest development for Hagens comes after he recorded a goal and an assist against Merrimack in Boston College's latest game on Feb.

Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 16

Bruins rumors: Boston linked to $45M defenseman before trade deadline

The Boston Bruins are in a playoff spot in somewhat surprising fashion. 2025-26 seemed like a retooling year for the Bruins after they missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2025.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / February 16

Bruins Fans Should Get Excited for James Hagen’s Arrival

The Boston Bruins were not expected to make the playoffs this season, but here they are sitting in the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / February 16

Locmelis Representing Bruins Well at Olympics

The Boston Bruins are one of the most represented teams at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. While many of the team’s active NHL roster players are in action for their countries on the global level, another name creating headlines is prospect and Providence Bruins‘ forward Dans Locmelis.

Frederic Brunet News / Inside The Rink / February 15

AHL Game Recap: Brunet Scores in OT; Providence Wins 12th Straight

The Providence Bruins concluded their home-and-home against Bridgelort today. Providence beat the Islanders 4-2 last night to win their 11th straight. Michael DiPietro got the start for Providence, bringing in a 20-5-0 record, Henrik Tikkanen got the start for the Islanders, bringing in a 8-5-1 record.

Fraser Minten News / The Hockey Writers / February 15

Bruins Won Fraser Minten Trade With the Maple Leafs

On March 7, 2025, the Toronto Maple Leafs traded top prospect Fraser Minten and a 2026 top-five protected first-round pick to the Boston Bruins. Right-shot defenseman Brandon Carlo was sent to the Maple Leafs in return, as the Original Six team intended to bolster the right side of the blue line.

Jeremy Swayman News / Daily Faceoff / February 15

‘I am color blind, so it doesn’t matter to me’: USA’s Jeremy Swayman reacts to long-range goal

It’s easy to feel the nerves when you’re playing at the Winter Olympic Games. That’s what makes this event so high-profile, so exciting. But for Jeremy Swayman, his Olympic debut with USA’s men’s hockey team on Saturday didn’t start the way he wanted.

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The 'TD-catch leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'Receiving leaders by NFL season' quiz

The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

The 'Multiple 20-assist NBA games' quiz

Boston Bruins News / NHL Trade Talk / February 14

Jeremy Swayman Turns Viral Olympic Goal Into a Punchline

Jeremy Swayman didn’t hide from one of the more embarrassing moments of his hockey career on Saturday— he leaned into it. After helping Team USA secure a 6-3 preliminary-round win over Denmark at the 2026 Winter Olympics, the goaltender addressed the viral center-ice goal that had fans buzzing.

Boston Bruins News / Larry Brown Sports / February 14

Jeremy Swayman breaks his silence on major blunder against Denmark

Jeremy Swayman allowed three goals to Denmark.

Jack Eichel establishing himself as Team USA's leader, go-to star

One of Bill Guerin's controversial Team USA picks is already making him look smart

Kings star Kevin Fiala's status revealed after Olympic injury

Ugly Kevin Fiala injury highlights risk NHL takes at Olympics

'We don't really care': Fearless France enters Canada game seeking a miracle

Finland breaks single-game Olympic men's hockey goal record in NHL participation era

Boston Bruins News / Breakaway on SI / February 14

Bruins Prospect Scores Twice in Latvia's Upset Victory

Dans Locmelis scored twice on the power play to spark Latvia's stunning 4-3 upset victory over Germany at Rho Arena. The 22-year-old Boston Bruins prospect played the role of hero in Latvia's first Olympic win since 2014.

Jeremy Swayman News / NHL Trade Talk / February 14

Swayman allows one of the worst Olympic goals ever

Team USA is likely going to move on and beat Team Denmark on Saturday, but there was a moment in the game that goaltender Jeremy Swayman would love to have back.

Boston Bruins News / NHL Trade Talk / February 14

2026 Trade Deadline Primer: Boston Bruins Walking Tightrope

The Boston Bruins enter the trade deadline in a far different position than the powerhouse teams they iced in recent seasons. Still competitive but no longer untouchable, Boston faces a delicate decision: push for one more run with its veteran core or recalibrate on the fly.