Decisions Looming For Bruins And Qualifying Offers

There’s still time before qualifying offers are due on June 29, but rest assured the internal debates over who to keep and who to cut loose are already well underway. And just to add a little intrigue, teams get a one‑day window on June 30 to speak with other clubs’ restricted free agents — thoughContinue reading “Decisions Looming For Bruins And Qualifying Offers”

Reports: Bruins Hire Matt McIlvane

The Boston Bruins haven’t officially announced the hiring of Matt McIlvane as an assistant coach but several sources are saying it’s a done deal. McIlvane steps into the role vacated by Jay Leach and will round out a staff that includes head coach Marco Sturm and assistant coaches Steve Spott and Chris Kelly. Kelly remainsContinue reading “Reports: Bruins Hire Matt McIlvane”

Buyout Period Set to Open in the NHL

The NHL’s annual buyout window is set to open next week, and the calendar hinges on the Stanley Cup Final. With a Game 6 officially guaranteed, the buyout period is on track to begin Tuesday, June 16. If the series extends the distance, a Game 7 would push the opening to Friday, June 19. WhenContinue reading “Buyout Period Set to Open in the NHL”

Boston Bruins Draft Possibilities: Round 4-7

The Bruins enter the fourth round with a trio of selections at 111, 120, and 123. Their fifth‑round pick (152nd) was shipped to Colorado in the Charlie Coyle deal, and their sixth‑rounder (184th) went to Vancouver in the Lukas Reichel trade. Their remaining pick in the seventh-round sits at 216th. The Bruins held the 111thContinue reading “Boston Bruins Draft Possibilities: Round 4-7”

Summary Sunday: June 7 2026

Allow me to begin with an email I received earlier this week. Over the past several days, I’ve been publishing what I believe could be potential targets for the Bruins in the 2026 NHL Draft. The project ultimately spanned more than 6,300 words and covered every pick Boston currently holds. It reflects countless hours spentContinue reading “Summary Sunday: June 7 2026”

Boston Bruins Draft Possibilities Round 3, Pick 88

Pick 88 The Bruins have one pick in the third round and it comes in at pick 88. They’ve held the 88th pick just once in their history and selected Charles Paquette (1993). Just a reminder, here is the breakdown of the ratings used: Hockey IQ: This encompasses a wide range of traits — readingContinue reading “Boston Bruins Draft Possibilities Round 3, Pick 88”

Boston Bruins Draft Possibilities: Round 2, Pick 56

The Bruins hold a single pick in the second round, slotted at No. 56. There’s still quality on the board — not franchise‑changers or blue‑chip talents, but legitimate NHL prospects — and Boston needs to stay committed to the approach they embraced last year: identify value and keep stacking quality. The Bruins have selected withContinue reading “Boston Bruins Draft Possibilities: Round 2, Pick 56”

Boston Bruins Draft Possibilities: Round 1, Pick 23

Today, we’re shifting the focus to the Boston Bruins’ first‑round pick at No. 23 and examining the possibilities there. The Bruins have never selected with the 23rd pick in franchise history. They held the 23rd pick in 2023 but had previously traded it to the Washington Capitals when they acquired Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway. TheyContinue reading “Boston Bruins Draft Possibilities: Round 1, Pick 23”

Summary Sunday: May 31, 2026

Hearing of Claude Lemieux’s passing is truly heartbreaking. As someone who has faced mental health challenges, I can only reinforce what so many are already expressing: no one should ever hesitate to reach out and speak with someone when they’re struggling. May he rest in peace. Lemieux represented Hampus Lindholm with the Bruins. We lostContinue reading “Summary Sunday: May 31, 2026”

Boston Bruins 2026 End of Season Prospect Report: Rankings

This marks the final installment of the Bruins prospect report following the conclusion of the 2025–26 season. Parts one, two, and three have already broken down the earlier segments of the pipeline, leaving this as the closing chapter in the series. There’s been plenty of movement compared to last year’s rankings — partly because theContinue reading “Boston Bruins 2026 End of Season Prospect Report: Rankings”