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Where Will the Boston Bruins Draft in the First Round?

The 2025 NHL Draft Lottery took place in Secaucus, New Jersey, on Monday night, and the Boston Bruins found out where they will draft in the first round of the NHL Entry Draft on June 27.

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Bruins will pick 7th overall in the 2025 NHL Draft

A confusing broadcast brings disappointing results to Boston. In a broadcast that felt like Eric Andre had his fingerprints on it entirely by accident, the NHL did a live drawing of their NHL Draft lottery, and came away with the New York Islanders getting the 1st overall pick; and the Utah Hockey Club jumping all the way to 4th overall.

Dans Locmelis News / Inside The Rink / May 5

Boston Bruins Prospect Leaving Providence for World Championships

Boston Bruins prospect Dans Locmelis has left the Providence Bruins to join Team Latvia for the World Championships in Sweden and Denmark, which begin on May 9.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 5

Bruins’ Draft Future Tied to Panthers’ Success

Monday will be a busy day for Boston Bruins fans with the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery set to take place at 7:00pm EST. If you had told fans this time last year that the Bruins would be competing for the first overall pick instead of the Stanley Cup, it’s unlikely that anybody would have believed you.

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The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / May 3

Boston Bruins’ 2025 Free Agent Predictions

The Boston Bruins’ offseason has begun, and while things are a bit quiet right now with the NHL Playoffs in full swing, there will soon be a lot of activity with the NHL Draft next month and free agency beginning in a little under two months.

NHL News / Yardbarker

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

It seems the NHL is in a good place. Ratings are up, talent levels are high, and the league added two teams to get up to 32 in the not-too-distant past.

Forgotten NHL players from the 1980s

20 NHL players from the 1990s you probably forgot about

Boston Bruins News / Boston Sports Journal / May 5

Forecasting the Bruins' head coaching sweepstakes

In a fast-moving development that indicates this might have been some time in the making, the Bruins missed on the first potential head coaching candidate when Mike Sullivan quickly signed on to be the new bench boss for the New York Rangers.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / May 3

3 Bruins Prospects to Watch in Calder Cup Playoffs

While the Boston Bruins‘ season is over, and they are preparing for the 2025 NHL Draft where they will most likely be picking in the top 10, the Providence Bruins of the American Hockey League (AHL) season is still going strong.

Boston Bruins News / Breakaway on SI / May 3

Bruins Must Pivot With Next HC Hire

The Boston Bruins wanted Mike Sullivan as their next head coach, but the New York Rangers snatched the Stanley Cup-winning coach up before they could make their move.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / May 3

Boston Bruins Prospect Wins USHL Player of the Year

Boston Bruins Prospect Will Zellers was named the USHL’s Player of the Year, shortly after winning Forward of the Year. Zellers had a brilliant season for the Green Bay Gamblers, where the 19-year-old set a new franchise record for the Gamblers with 44 goals while registering 71 points in 52 games.

Alec Regula News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 2

Oilers give new contract to defenseman claimed off waivers from Bruins

While he was set to be a restricted free agent this summer, he gets some early stability as he looks to get his development back on track following his lost season.

Oilers knock Kings out of playoffs for fourth straight year

The Kings had control against the Oilers – and then they blew the series

Leon Draisaitl, Connor Hellebuyck, Nikita Kucherov named Hart Trophy finalists

The 25 most unlikely Stanley Cup Final heroes

The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

David Pastrnak News / The Sick Podcast / May 1

Why David Pastrnak Should’ve Been In The Hart Conversation

The three finalists for the 2024-2025 NHL Hart Trophy have been named. The Hart Trophy is awarded to one player after every season deemed the most valuable player to their team.

Jeremy Swayman News / The Hockey Writers / May 1

Swayman Trade Talk & More NHL News and Rumors

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, is Jeremy Swayman a trade candidate out of Boston? And, if the Bruins do elect to move him, where would he wind up? Meanwhile, with the Tampa Bay Lightning eliminated from the playoffs, talk regarding the future of head coach Jon Cooper has surfaced.

Jeremy Swayman News / NHL Trade Talk / May 1

Writer Suggests Oilers Trade Key Piece to Land Bruins’ Swayman

If the Edmonton Oilers are looking for an upgrade in goal — which is believed that they will be this coming offseason — one of the bigger names potentially available is Jeremy Swayman out of Boston.

Jeremy Swayman News / The Hockey Writers / May 1

Oilers Connection to Bruins’ Jeremy Swayman Makes Perfect Sense

The Edmonton Oilers are focused on making another deep run into the playoffs and will look to complete the series on Thursday (May. 1) when they have a chance to take out the Los Angeles Kings in the first round for the fourth straight season.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 30

Bruins Should Pursue Mitch Marner This Free Agency

The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs are going on and what an exciting time it’s been. For the Boston Bruins, they are either hitting the golf courses or enjoying their vacations.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 29

Canucks president drops hint on where Sullivan might coach next

Canucks president drops hint on where Mike Sullivan might coach next

The great thing about Vancouver Canucks president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford is that he is more than happy to say whatever is on his mind. The filter between his brain and his mouth does not exist, and you always get the pure honesty when he speaks to the media.

Penguins make major move regarding Sullivan

Penguins, Sullivan split makes sense for both sides

The 25 most unlikely Stanley Cup Final heroes

The '2008-09 Pittsburgh Penguins' quiz

Mike Sullivan News / The Hockey Writers / April 28

Mike Sullivan Emerges as Bruins Coaching Candidate

The Boston Bruins are searching for a new head coach after parting ways with Jim Montgomery during the 2024-25 season. Interim coach Joe Sacco finished the year with a 25-30-7 record, but the Bruins have made it clear a full coaching search is underway.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 27

NHL Rumors: From Boston To Calgary This Summer

Conor Ryan of Boston.com:: So, Boston missed the playoffs wildly then sold quite a few of their assets. Don Sweeney got pretty good value overall. However, what other ills did he create in the process?

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / April 24

Where do the Bruins go from here?

Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli reported last week that Boston Bruins president of hockey operations, Cam Neely and general manager Don Sweeney are expected to return for the coming campaign.

Jeremy Swayman News / NHL Trade Talk / April 24

Bruins to Consider a Swayman Trade as Part of Their Retool?

The Boston Bruins are looking for answers, and their end-of-season press conference this week didn’t exactly provide many of them. After a disappointing season, this team needs to make changes, add difference-makers, and shake things up.

Boston Bruins News / NHL Rumors / April 24

NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins – Neely, Sweeney, Coaching, Geekie, and a Search for Offensive Wingers

Shawn Hutcheon: Boston Bruins president Cam Neely on a contract extension for GM Don Sweeney. “I’ve given it a lot of thought. I’m still contemplating what the best course of action is.

Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 23

Bruins GM makes blunt statement on future of 33-goal scorer

Of course, 30-goal scorers don’t grow on trees in the NHL, and certainly not on $2M salaries.

Bruins will consider removing interim tag from Joe Sacco

Chris Kreider opens up about New York Rangers sending trade memo

Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

The '1971-72 Boston Bruins' quiz

Joe Sacco News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 23

Bruins will consider removing interim tag from Joe Sacco

Bruins interim head coach Joe Sacco will be given the opportunity to interview for the full-time position as the organization casts a wider net over the offseason, general manager Don Sweeney said Wednesday during his end-of-season media availability (via Conor Ryan of the Boston Globe).

Charlie McAvoy News / Daily Faceoff / April 17

Bruins’ Charlie McAvoy says 4 Nations Face-Off injury ‘cost me my sanity’

As the Boston Bruins cleaned out their lockers Thursday following the conclusion of the 2024-25 regular season, veteran defenseman Charlie McAvoy reflected on his disappointing campaign, pinpointing the 4 Nations Face-Off as the time when his year took a turndown.