According to one hockey insider, yes. On Thursday, Dave Pagnotta has this to say on X (formerly Twitter): As I mentioned on the DFO Rundown Insider Edition today, the #NHLBruins will be parting ways with assistant coach Jay Leach, whose contract is up and I’m told won’t be renewed. As of Friday morning, there’s beenContinue reading “Are the Bruins And Jay Leach Parting Ways?”
Category Archives: Boston Bruins
Summary Sunday: May 17, 2026
The Bruins announced a one‑year, $950,000 deal for Lukas Reichel — and, predictably, social media immediately lit up with confusion and outrage. It’s the same cycle every offseason. Providence currently has just seven players under contract for next year, which means at least a half‑dozen more depth signings are still coming. This is routine businessContinue reading “Summary Sunday: May 17, 2026”
Movin on Up
No, this isn’t a nod to the iconic 1970’s sitcom The Jeffersons theme — it’s about the movement between Providence and Boston, or more accurately, the lack of it. Over the past week, I’ve published two pieces here — one examining the Bruins’ development of prospects, and another breaking down which restricted free agents BostonContinue reading “Movin on Up”
What Should the Bruins Do With Their Restricted Free Agents?
Yes, the NHL playoffs are still underway, but that hasn’t stopped anyone from dissecting the Bruins’ roster and debating what comes next. Fans are already deep into those conversations — just look at social media — and you can be sure Bruins management is having the same discussions behind closed doors as they map outContinue reading “What Should the Bruins Do With Their Restricted Free Agents?”
The 2026 UFA Class Leaves Much To Be Desired
Come July 1, general managers turn to unrestricted free agency in search of roster upgrades. It’s also the time of year when overspending becomes an annual tradition, with teams too often locking themselves into contracts they end up regretting down the road. The 2026 free‑agent class is shaping up as one of the thinnest groupsContinue reading “The 2026 UFA Class Leaves Much To Be Desired”
Summary Sunday: May 10, 2026
It was 56 years ago today and I was glued to the television on this day. Following the draft lottery, Vancouver Canucks president Jim Rutherford announced he would step down from his role, transitioning into an advisory and Alternate Governor position. For the organization’s sake, the move felt necessary. Still, it’s fair to question whether a newContinue reading “Summary Sunday: May 10, 2026”
Do the Boston Bruins Need to Revamp Their Development System?
It’s been a bleak stretch for the Boston Bruins. First came the first‑round exit at the hands of the Buffalo Sabres. Then the gut punch of watching the Toronto Maple Leafs win the draft lottery. And to cap it off, Providence bowed out of the playoffs against a team that finished 38 points behind themContinue reading “Do the Boston Bruins Need to Revamp Their Development System?”
Key Offseason Dates For the Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins’ 2025-26 season ended in disappointment — and somehow, the draft lottery managed to sting even more. There’s a long offseason ahead for fans, players, and management alike, as everyone waits to see which direction the front office chooses to steer this team next. Here are the key offseason dates the club willContinue reading “Key Offseason Dates For the Boston Bruins”
Summary Sunday: May 3, 2026
The NHL will never say it outright, but the league isn’t exactly thrilled when off‑ice news drops during the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Their stance has always been that the spotlight should stay on the ice this time of year. Others argue that with 16 teams (now more) already done for the season, off‑ice storylines helpContinue reading “Summary Sunday: May 3, 2026”
Boston Bruins Postmortem
Last offseason, Bruins general manager Don Sweeney acknowledged he’d taken a swing at adding another goal‑scorer but couldn’t make a deal materialize. Instead, he opted to reinforce the roster in other areas, framing the group as one that would be “a hard out,” “tougher to play against”, and built with a clear mandate: get backContinue reading “Boston Bruins Postmortem”