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Boston Bruins Tap Steve Spott as Assistant Coach: A Strategic Move for a New Era

The Boston Bruins have made a significant addition to their coaching staff, hiring veteran bench boss Steve Spott as an assistant coach under newly appointed head coach Marco Sturm. For a franchise steeped in tradition and hungry to return to playoff prominence, this move signals a clear intent: to inject experience, structure, and special teams’Continue reading “Boston Bruins Tap Steve Spott as Assistant Coach: A Strategic Move for a New Era”

Bruins Acquire Victor Söderström from Blackhawks

Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced on Friday, June 13, that the team has acquired the rights to defenseman Victor Söderström from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for Ryan Mast and a seventh-round pick in the upcoming NHL Entry Draft. By moving on from Mast, a sixth-round selection in the 2021 NHL Draft, theContinue reading “Bruins Acquire Victor Söderström from Blackhawks”

What Will Morgan Geekie’s Next Contract Look Like?

That’s a difficult one, and finding an answer is just as challenging. AFP analytics projects Geekie’s next contract to span four years with an average annual value of $6,588,631, a significant increase from his current two-year deal carrying an AAV of $2,000,000. The reality is, we’re venturing into uncharted territory. The NHL and NHLPA agreedContinue reading “What Will Morgan Geekie’s Next Contract Look Like?”

Who Should the Bruins Give Qualifying Offers To?

Teams have just over three weeks until June 30 to submit qualifying offers to their restricted free agents, ensuring they retain their rights. Those who don’t receive an offer will officially become unrestricted free agents on July 1. With the deadline approaching, it’s never too early to assess which players it impacts for the BostonContinue reading “Who Should the Bruins Give Qualifying Offers To?”

The Boston Bruins Welcome Marco Sturm as Head Coach: A New Era Begins

The Boston Bruins have officially named Marco Sturm as their 30th head coach, ushering in a new era for the franchise. Sturm, a former Bruins forward, returns to Boston with a wealth of coaching experience, having spent the last three seasons leading the Ontario Reign, the AHL affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings. His hiringContinue reading “The Boston Bruins Welcome Marco Sturm as Head Coach: A New Era Begins”

Are Buyouts an Option for the Boston Bruins?

This is the season when speculation reaches a fever pitch. Yet, for NHL General Managers—including Don Sweeney—it remains just another strategic option in their arsenal. The buyout period starts on June 15 or 48 hours after the Stanley Cup Finals conclude, whichever comes later, and runs until June 30. If a team has a playerContinue reading “Are Buyouts an Option for the Boston Bruins?”

Bruins Give Don Sweeney a Vote of Confidence With a 2-Year Contract Extension

Some fans may have been caught off guard today when the Bruins revealed a two-year contract extension for General Manager Don Sweeney. However, to this blogger, it was only a matter of time. President Cam Neely, known for his heartfelt and emotional approach, stopped short of offering a strong endorsement for Sweeney during the end-of-seasonContinue reading “Bruins Give Don Sweeney a Vote of Confidence With a 2-Year Contract Extension”

Boston Bruins Sign Goaltender Simon Zajicek

Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced on Monday May 19 that the team has signed goaltender Simon Zajicek to a one-year entry level contract with a cap hit of $872,500. All entry level contracts are two-way contracts. Zajicek played last season with HC Litvinov in the Czech League, appearing in 29 games and finishingContinue reading “Boston Bruins Sign Goaltender Simon Zajicek”

Panthers Win; Bruins Gain a First Round Pick – Almost

When the Boston Bruins sent Brad Marchand to the Florida Panthers, the trade sparked a wave of disappointment, frustration, and even disbelief among fans—especially given that the deal did not include a first-round pick. Seeing their former captain head to the Sunshine State in pursuit of a second Stanley Cup only intensified the emotions surroundingContinue reading “Panthers Win; Bruins Gain a First Round Pick – Almost”