On any given night, it feels like Bruins fans are just as fixated on where that pick from the Maple Leafs — acquired in the Brandon Carlo deal — might land as they are on the actual standings. At times, it even seems like a sizable chunk of the fan base is more dialed inContinue reading “Worried About Where the Bruins Will Be Drafting?”
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Bruins Sign Merrimack College Goaltender Max Lundgren
Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced today, March 29, that the team has signed goaltender Max Lundgren to a one-year entry-level contract for the 2026-27 season with an NHL cap hit of $952,500. Because Lundgren turns 24 by September 15, his April 3 birthday places him in the age bracket where an Entry‑Level ContractContinue reading “Bruins Sign Merrimack College Goaltender Max Lundgren”
Summary Sunday: March 29, 2026
Let’s look at this from a different perspective: To keep it simple: if Florida’s 2026 first‑round pick lands inside the top 10, the Bruins will receive the Panthers’ 2028 first‑rounder (unprotected). If that pick falls outside the top 10 in both 2026 and 2027, Boston gets Florida’s 2027 first‑round pick. If it falls in theContinue reading “Summary Sunday: March 29, 2026”
Summary Sunday: March 22, 2026
The NHL will hold the Draft Lottery on May 5, 2026 and there could be repercussions for the Bruins. The Bruins currently hold Toronto’s first‑round pick, which is top‑five protected. If the Maple Leafs land inside the top five, Boston would instead receive Toronto’s first‑rounder in 2027 or 2028. Should the Leafs’ 2027 pick fallContinue reading “Summary Sunday: March 22, 2026”
Let’s Go NCAA Free Agent Shopping 2026
As the NCAA season winds down, NHL clubs shift their attention to college free agents who look ready to make the jump to the pro ranks. The Bruins, having spent the past several seasons dealing away draft picks in pursuit of a Stanley Cup and leaned heavily on the college free‑agent market to help replenishContinue reading “Let’s Go NCAA Free Agent Shopping 2026”
Four Bruins Prospects Looking to Turn Pro Following Their Senior NCAA Season
With the 2025–26 NCAA season nearing its finish line, four Bruins prospects are set to age out of college hockey and make the jump to the pro ranks. Boston retains their signing rights until August 15; if deals aren’t reached by that deadline, each player will hit the market as an unrestricted free agent eligibleContinue reading “Four Bruins Prospects Looking to Turn Pro Following Their Senior NCAA Season”
Summary Sunday: March 8, 2026
The trade deadline has come and gone without the frenzy so many expected, leaving the Bruins largely untouched as the dust settles. But with the calendar flipping past March 6, the 23‑man roster limit disappears — as long as teams remain cap‑compliant — opening the door for Boston to give some of its younger playersContinue reading “Summary Sunday: March 8, 2026”
Recapping the Bruins Trade Deadline
There were essentially three camps in the fanbase: – those who wanted the Bruins to stand pat, – those pushing for additions that could help both now and down the road, and – those ready to sell off assets. Now that the deadline has passed, the first camp got exactly what it wanted. It’s notContinue reading “Recapping the Bruins Trade Deadline”
Vitali Pinchuk Wants to Play For the Bruins?
Rumblings popped up online Wednesday suggesting Pinchuk might already have a preferred landing spot, but people close to the situation are waving that off. According to his agent, there’s no stealth shortlist, no quiet courting, no team he’s angling toward. The message behind the scenes is simple: Pinchuk just wants an NHL contract, and he’sContinue reading “Vitali Pinchuk Wants to Play For the Bruins?”
Summary Sunday February 22, 2026
Congratulations to Team USA! The Olympics are in the books, and with Team USA claiming gold, the spotlight swings back to NHL business as the trade freeze lifts Sunday night at 11:59 p.m. The break didn’t slow the rumor mill, though—speculation kept churning even while league action was paused. Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic regardingContinue reading “Summary Sunday February 22, 2026”