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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.

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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

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

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.

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

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.

Mitch Marner 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

NHL 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.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / April 27

AHL Game Recap: Providence Bruins Advance to Round Two

The Providence Bruins and Springfield Thunderbirds squared off for a winner-takes-all game three today at Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, RI. Springfield took game one 2-1 on Wednesday night to force Providence into a must-win situation on Friday.

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 / The Hockey Writers / April 27

Former Boston Bruins Playing in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The first round of the 2025 NHL Playoffs is currently underway. Already, it has brought some fantastic hockey, reignited rivalries, and entertained hockey

Jeremy Swayman News / The Hockey Writers / April 26

Bruins 2024-25 Player Grades: Jeremy Swayman

Like many members of the 2024-25 Boston Bruins, Jeremy Swayman’s campaign was not everything he was hoping for heading into the season. Coming off a playoff

Joonas Korpisalo News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 25

Bruins rumors: Boston could trade Joonas Korpisalo amid bid for more starts

The least of Don Sweeney and Cam Neely’s worries is how many starts Joonas Korpisalo received for the Boston Bruins this season. This season, the Bruins took a downward spiral, finishing 15th in the Eastern Conference after becoming sellers at the trade deadline.

Boston Bruins News / Breakaway on SI / April 25

Bruins Goalie Likely Getting Traded This Offseason

The 2024-25 season was far from ideal for the Boston Bruins, finishing tied for last in the Eastern Conference with a 33-39-10 record. The struggle and turmoil in Boston is likely lasting into their long offseason as Bruins goalie Joonas Korpisalo could find a new home for the 2025-26 season.

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

Boston Bruins News / Blade of Steel / April 23

Boston Bruins CEO Officially Reveals Stance On Rising Ticket Prices

The Boston Bruins have significantly raised ticket prices, and now their CEO has revealed those won't be changing anytime soon despite the immense fan backlash that comes with raised prices.

Boston Bruins News / Breakaway on SI / April 23

Bruins Begin Search for New HC

The Boston Bruins are looking to get back on track quickly following their first missed postseason since the 2015-16 campaign. That process begins with finding their next head coach.

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).

Nikita Zadorov News / Athlon Sports / April 19

Nikita Zadorov Sends Clear Warning to Boston Bruins Front Office

With all of the talent on the Boston Bruins’ roster, few would have expected them to turn in a 33-39-10 season in 2024, missing out on the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since 2015.

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.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / April 14

No changes expected in Bruins’ front office for 2025-26

Familiar faces will be back with the Boston Bruins next season as Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli reports that president of hockey operations Cam Neely and general manager Don Sweeney are expected to return for the coming campaign.