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On YouTubeBoston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / October 28
Bruins Stuck in Purgatory
The 2025-26 season was always going to be unpredictable for the Boston Bruins, but through 11 games, the results have defied even the wildest expectations.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 18
NHL injury notes including Matthew Tkachuk and David Pastrnak
Puck Pedia: The Calgary Flames signed Mikael Backlund to a two-year contract extension with a $3.25 million salary cap hit. He’ll have a full no-movement clause through December 31st, 2027, and then a 10-team no-trade clause kicking in on January 1st, 2028.
Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / September 9
Bruins to start 2025-26 season without captain
An Original Six team will go without an on-ice leader to start the upcoming season. When speaking to the media on Tuesday, Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney stated that the team will begin the 2025-26 campaign without a captain.
The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz
Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?
Goal for Montreal Canadiens was to play meaningful hockey this season
Marco D’Amico of RG.com: Naturally, Lane Hutson expected to face some sort of retribution. That is according to NHL sources anyway. However, not going to the Worlds apparently still has consequences.
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
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.
Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / July 2
Grading the Boston Bruins 2025 Free Agency Moves
Christmas came early! It’s the first day of free agency, and what a day it was for hockey! General manager Don Sweeney had a busy day. It wasn’t loaded with big fireworks, but he did make moves and a lot of depth signings.
Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / June 29
Meet the Bruins’ 2025 NHL Draft Class
The 2025 NHL Draft is officially done and over with. General manager Don Sweeney drafted well and for good value. Also, he managed to target positions of need and strengthen the holes in the pipeline.
Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 27
Bruins may have gotten steal of the draft with No. 7 pick
James Hagens is staying in Boston, as the Bruins have selected him with the seventh overall pick.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 6
Boston Bruins name Marco Sturm as new head coach
Boston Bruins: The Bruins named Marco Sturm as their 30th head coach. Bruins GM Don Sweeney on the hiring. “We’re proud to name Marco as the 30th Head Coach of the Boston Bruins and welcome him, Astrid, Mason, and Kaydie to Boston.
Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 21
Bruins begin to narrow search for next head coach
Fresh off signing his own contract extension, Bruins general manager Don Sweeney stated that the organization is narrowing its coaching search and no longer considering candidates still active in the playoffs, per Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald.
Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / May 21
Bruins News & Rumors: Sweeney, Potential Coaching Candidates & More
The Boston Bruins have a massive offseason ahead of them. They made a flurry of moves at the trade deadline that ultimately led to a slide down the standings, and now their management group will need to figure out how to get things back on track.
Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / May 20
Bruins Extending Don Sweeney Good for the Short Term
The work can truly begin now for the Boston Bruins, as they now have come to terms with general manager (GM) Don Sweeney on a two-year contract extension.
Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / May 20
Was keeping Don Sweeney as GM the right move for Bruins?
The Boston Bruins signed general manager Don Sweeney to a two-year contract extension on Tuesday, paving the way for him to bring his Bruins tenure into
Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / May 20
NHL Rumors Shootdown: Sweeney Extension Linked to Coaching Hire Issues
The Boston Bruins gave Don Sweeney a two-year extension on Tuesday, a polarizing decision to say the least. After a disappointing 2024-25 season, the Bruins were potentially looking at sweeping changes.
Boston Bruins News / Field Level Media / May 20
Bruins GM Don Sweeney agrees to 2-year extension
Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney agreed to a two-year contract extension that spans through the 2027-28 season, the team announced Tuesday. Sweeney, 58, has spent 10 seasons in that post for the Bruins and was named the NHL's General Manager of the Year following the 2018-19 campaign.
Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / May 20
Bruins sign GM Don Sweeney to contract extension
The Boston Bruins have signed general manager Don Sweeney to a two-year contract extension through the 2027-28 NHL season, the club announced on Tuesday.
Boston Bruins News / NHL Trade Talk / May 20
Bruins Sign GM Don Sweeney to a 2-Year Extension
The Boston Bruins are sticking with their guy. Despite a disappointing season and calls for change among some members of the fan base, the organization has decided not only not to fire general manager Don Sweeney but also to give him an extension.
Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / May 18
Bruins GM Don Sweeney’s 5 Best Draft Picks
The 2025 NHL Draft is only a few weeks away, and with no apparent changes to the front office on the horizon, Don Sweeney, the Boston Bruins’ general manager, will be entering his 11th NHL Draft at the helm.
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.
Boston Bruins News / NHL Trade Talk / April 12
Bruins reportedly weighing GM change; Don Sweeney could be out
The Boston Bruins have some work to do this offseason, but it will be intriguing to see who is tasked with it.
Boston Bruins News / Yardbarker / April 3
Bruins closing in on worst losing streak in franchise history
With their 4-1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night, the 2024-25 Boston Bruins season is going from bad to worse.
Boston Bruins News / Blade of Steel / November 21, 2024
Boston Bruins GM Don Sweeney makes his feelings known and delivers yet another ruthless quote to his players
If things don't change soon, expect more shockers in Bean Town.
Boston Bruins News / Yardbarker / November 19, 2024
Bruins fire head coach Jim Montgomery, but problems run deeper
The Boston Bruins made the first head coaching change of the 2024-25 NHL season on Tuesday afternoon, firing Jim Montgomery.
Boston Bruins News / Blade of Steel / November 7, 2024
Boston Bruins and GM Don Sweeney sign 6-foot-3, 21-pound rugged defenseman to a contract
The Boston Bruins have struggled early in the season, but now they've made a massive move.
Boston Bruins News / Yardbarker / September 18, 2024
Bruins GM heatedly calls Jeremy Swayman contract reports 'inaccurate'
The Bruins still do not have a deal in place to bring back star goaltender Jeremy Swayman, but general manager Don Sweeney wants to set the record straight on how the team is handling negotiations.
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