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”
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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”
Summary Sunday February 15, 2026
Let’s get this out of the way at the top: a report surfaced last week suggesting the Boston Bruins and Dallas Stars were frontrunners to acquire defenseman Connor Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks. However, I can say with complete certainty that, prior to the Olympic break, the only discussion that occurred was a general exchangeContinue reading “Summary Sunday February 15, 2026”
Is Michael DiPietro Ready For the NHL?
With Brandon Bussi finding recent success in Carolina—context aside—a portion of the Bruins fan base has begun pounding the table for Don Sweeney and Marco Sturm to give Michael DiPietro a look at the NHL level as the backup to Jeremy Swayman. But is he ready for that step? I’ve followed his career since hisContinue reading “Is Michael DiPietro Ready For the NHL?”
Summary Sunday: February 8, 2026
The Insiders told us that the Olympic Freeze would serve as the first of two trade deadlines this season, but as usual, the (massive) buildup outpaced the action. We hear that line every time, and once again, little materialized. Beyond the Artemi Panarin deal and the Nick Bjugstad move, it was largely status quo acrossContinue reading “Summary Sunday: February 8, 2026”
What Should the Bruins Do When the Olympic Break Is Over?
Bruins general manager Don Sweeney faces a pivotal stretch, and the decisions in front of him are anything but straightforward. With his responsibilities for assembling Team Canada now wrapped, he can finally exhale—settling in to watch the Olympic Games while turning his attention back to the complex choices awaiting him in Boston. There will beContinue reading “What Should the Bruins Do When the Olympic Break Is Over?”