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Bruins Have Intriguing Backup Goalie Battle

Despite a down campaign in 2024-25, there is zero doubt that the Boston Bruins’ opening night starter in net will be Jeremy Swayman. He has shown that he has what it takes to be a superstar in the NHL, and the Bruins are paying him as such.

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Bruins 2025-26 NHL Season Brings New Expectations

For the better part of a decade, the Boston Bruins were perennial contenders for the Stanley Cup. With a strong core in place, the Bruins were able to navigate injuries, coaching changes and even crucial roster changes while remaining among the NHL’s most competitive teams.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / August 19

Bruins’ Charlie McAvoy and Jeremy Swayman Will Represent at USA Olympic Camp

It is that time of the year when we start thinking about the 2026 Winter Olympics. The United States has begun to invite players to Olympic camp, and there are two Boston Bruins on that list.

Patrice Bergeron News / House of Hockey / August 19

Boston Bruins Legend Patrice Bergeron Returns to Hockey in a New Role

Patrice Bergeron was a long-time Boston Bruin and an iconic captain for the franchise, and after retiring, he's officially begun a new role in hockey for 2025/26.

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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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Milan Lucic News / Field Level Media / August 19

F Milan Lucic signs tryout agreement with Blues

Veteran forward Milan Lucic signed a professional tryout agreement with the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday following nearly a two-year leave of absence that started in November 2023 after he entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.

Fabian Lysell News / The Hockey Writers / August 19

Trading Fabian Lysell to the Oilers Would Make Zero Sense

The Boston Bruins may be forced to clean house at the trade deadline again next season, especially if they continue down the path of retooling and aren’t able to claw their way back into the playoff picture.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / August 19

Bruins, Oilers Rumored to Talk Small Trade That Could Turn Big

The Edmonton Oilers could be exploring a potential trade with the Boston Bruins involving former first-round pick Fabian Lysell, according to hockey analyst Dominic Tiano.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 19

Fedorov Jersey Drama, Lucic PTO, & More NHL Rumors

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Detroit Red Wings announced that they will retire No. 91 and put Sergei Fedorov‘s jersey into the rafters. So why the controversy?

NHL News / Hockey Latest / August 19

NHL Insider: Bruins and Oilers in Trade Talks Involving Former 1st-Round Pick

NHL insider Dominic Tiano of Dom.Hockey.com has revealed the Oilers and Bruins are having chats about a possible trade involving former first-rounder Fabian Lysell.

Milan Lucic News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 19

Blues sign Milan Lucic to professional tryout

The Blues have signed left winger Milan Lucic to a professional tryout, the team announced. Lucic, 37, last played in the NHL with the Bruins in October 2023.

Boston Bruins News / House of Hockey / August 18

Boston Bruins CEO Makes Bold Statement After Disappointing 2024-25 Season

The Boston Bruins took a huge fall in 2024/25, but ahead of a new season, CEO Charlie Jacobs has predicted that fans will be 'pleasantly surprised'. After

Boston Bruins News / NHL Trade Talk / August 18

Boston Floated as Landing Spot for Struggling $84M Forward

It’s trade pitch time again, with a whopper of a swap. This time, the proposed blockbuster links the Boston Bruins in a 1-for-1 trade with the Calgary Flames.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / August 17

They Once Were Boston Bruins: Andrew Raycroft

Since the 1996-97 season, there have only been three players that have worn the No. 1 with the Boston Bruins. All goaltenders, all stellar goalies in their own right, but only one is still playing.

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Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 16

Way-too-early Boston Bruins trade candidates in 2025-26 season

The Boston Bruins lost their way a season ago. This perennial playoff team struggled to put the puck in the net and fell all the way to last place in the Atlantic Division.

NHL News / House of Hockey / August 16

Former Top-15 Pick Signs New Deal Overseas After Getting No NHL Interest

Former top-15 pick of the Boston Bruins, Jakub Zboril, is staying away from the NHL after getting no offers and signed overseas with HC Vitkovice in Czechia.

Boston Bruins News / NHL Trade Talk / August 16

Expect Big Bruins Names to Come Up in Trade Rumors

The Boston Bruins offered up one of their most disappointing campaigns as a franchise in recent memory. The 2024-25 season was an on-ice flop and off-ice PR disaster, and in response, management wasted little time working on the roster and showing faith in a management team fans had questions about.

Jakub Zboril News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 15

Former Bruins draft bust gets new job in Europe

He played in only 76 games for the Bruins.

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James Hagens News / Breakaway on SI / August 14

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.

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.

Casey Mittelstadt News / NHL Rumors / August 11