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Bruins Captain Situation Reflects Strong Team Culture

The Boston Bruins are entering unfamiliar territory this season. Following the team trading captain Brad Marchand to the Florida Panthers at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline, the team isn’t expected to name a replacement for the veteran anytime soon.

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2 Areas of Improvement for the Bruins Entering the 2025-26 Season

It’s August, and that means football is almost in the air. Once that kicks off, ice will be ready and hockey will be played. For the Boston Bruins, there will be plenty to watch for during the 2025-26 season.

Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 2

Bruins HC, GM understand what team needs to contend again

It doesn’t take a committed hockey fan to know that the 2024-25 season was a disappointment for the Boston Bruins.

Bruins linked to mammoth forward as potential trade target

Bruins' Charlie McAvoy says he's good to go for upcoming season

Maple Leafs re-sign Nicholas Robertson

Have the Edmonton Oilers actually improved this offseason?

Hockey Canada announces preliminary roster for 2026 Olympics

Brad Marchand News / House of Hockey / July 31

Boston Bruins Make Controversial Decision on Brad Marchand's Replacement as Team Captain

The Bruins have announced a controversial decision as to who will be taking over now-ex Boston forward Brad Marchand's role as captain for 2025-26. It

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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?

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / July 31

3 Bruins’ Breakout Candidates for 2025-26

Going into the 2025-26 season, the Boston Bruins will be looking for better results after finishing with the league’s fifth-worst record at 33-39-10. While

Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 30

Charlie McAvoy drops injury update that will fire up Bruins fans

Charlie McAvoy admitted that the 2024-25 season was one of the most challenging of his professional career — but the Boston Bruins’ star defenseman revealed that he is back to full health after missing 32 games with a shoulder injury.

Boston Bruins News / Breakaway on SI / July 30

Star Defenseman Says Bruins Won't Name Captain

Over the past 20 years or so, the Boston Bruins had three outstanding captains in Zdeno Chara, Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand. Now, though, they find themselves without a captain for the first time in what seems like forever.

Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 29

Bruins star says he's good to go for 2025-26 season

He hasn’t played in game action since suffering a shoulder injury during February’s 4-Nations Face-Off, specifically injuring the AC joint in his right shoulder.

Two teams linked to a trade with Bruins for Pavel Zacha

The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time

The '1971-72 Boston Bruins' quiz

Cole Spicer News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 29

Bruins prospect won't play at Arizona State after all

Boston Bruins forward prospect Cole Spicer won’t move forward with his commitment to Arizona State University.

The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time

The '1971-72 Boston Bruins' quiz

Jakub Zboril News / House of Hockey / July 29

Controversial Former Bruins First Rounder Hits Free Agency After Unexpected Contract Termination

Jakub Zboril was a first-round pick of the Bruins back in 2015, but now he's a free agent again after being released by HC Dynamo Pardubice in Czechia.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / July 28

Meet Your New Bruins: Michael Eyssimont

The Boston Bruins brought in a number of guys in the opening of free agency earlier this summer, including 28-year-old Michael Eyssimont. He joins a crowded

NHL News / House of Hockey / July 27

Bruins' David Pastrnak Calls Out Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky: He Just Lacks Humility'

Juraj Slafkovsky is one of the most promising players in the NHL, but now he has been called out by David Pastrnak, who stated he lacks humility. After being picked No.

Jordan Harris News / The Hockey Writers / July 27

Bruins’ Jordan Harris Signing Flies Under Radar

The Boston Bruins made a lot of noise at the start of the 2025 Free Agency period. Rather than signing a big fish or two and letting some of their youth compete for spots, they opted to spend money on filling out their roster.

Pavel Zacha News / NHL Trade Talk / July 25

Two Teams Linked to a Trade with Bruins for Pavel Zacha

The Boston Bruins are gauging trade interest in forward Pavel Zacha, according to The Fourth Period. Following a down season and a trade deadline where Zacha’s name was thrown around but was ultimately not moved, Bruins GM Don Sweeney is trying to move the 27-year-old Czech center.

NHL News / Blade of Steel / July 25

Bruins place top forward on the trade block - Could the Stars make a move?

The Boston Bruins are shopping Pavel Zacha, and the Dallas Stars could emerge as a surprising fit if Jason Robertson is moved in a blockbuster trade. The

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The 'NFL mascot names' quiz

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The '2024-25 NFL TD catch leaders' quiz

The 'National League MVPs' quiz

Boston Bruins News / Athlon Sports / July 24

Bruins Given Unfortunate NHL Offseason Ranking

The Boston Bruins continue to go through the motions of the offseason, trying to build a better team for next season. Boston has made a few moves, but nothing has stood out in a big way so far.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / July 21

Four Boston Bruins Prospects Named to Team USA World Juniors Summer Showcase Roster

The 2025 World Juniors Summer Showcase roster has been announced. Team USA features four Boston Bruins prospects. Three of the prospects are forwards, as it will include James Hagans, Will Moore, and Will Zellers.

Boston Bruins News / Breakaway on SI / July 19

Bruins Scorer Leads Eastern Conference Regression Candidates

The old saying "what goes up, must come down," is a universal truth of the NHL. The best eventually tumble and fall while those down below ascend to the top.

Fraser Minten News / Trade Talk Sports / July 16

Minten to the Bruins Cost the Maple Leafs One More Prospect

On March 7, 2025, the Toronto Maple Leafs made a big move, acquiring defenceman Brandon Carlo from the Boston Bruins. But the cost? It wasn’t small. Headed the other way were Fraser Minten, a 4th-round pick in 2025 (Vashek Blanar), and a conditional 1st-round pick in 2026.

John Farinacci News / Daily Faceoff / July 15

Bruins re-sign John Farinacci to one-year contract

On Tuesday, Boston Bruins general manager announced that the team has signed forward John Farinacci to a one-year, two-way contract. The deal carries an NHL cap hit of $775,000 through the 2025-26 season.

Boston Bruins News / NHL Trade Talk / July 14

Bruins Fans Triggered by Unique and Unorthodox 'Trade Alert'

The Boston Bruins have announced a trade, and it’s not the type of trade you see every day in the NHL. The Bruins have announced a jersey swap between two players on the roster.

Boston Bruins News / NHL Trade Talk / July 10

Boston Bruins Plotting Potential Major Addition Ahead of 2026

The Boston Bruins are reportedly setting themselves up for a major move next summer. Not making massive moves this offseason, the Bruins did add pieces, but the idea is to maintain cap flexibility for next season, when taking a giant swing could pay bigger dividends.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / July 8

Bruins’ projected 2025-26 roster brings the beef, but what about the goals?

The Boston Bruins had one of the more disappointing NHL seasons in 2024-25. After watching their campaign go completely off the rails, GM Don Sweeney took an axe to his roster, putting up the “for sale” sign with very few exceptions.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / July 8

2025-26 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Boston Bruins’ Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses and so much more.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 28