Cap Related – Dom

Let the Retool Begin

The Boston Bruins endured a season that will likely be remembered for all the wrong reasons by ownership, management, players, and fans alike. Several factors contributed to the team’s struggles: the Jeremy Swayman contract dispute, a lack of preparation among players and coaches heading into training camp, a midseason coaching change, injuries to key defensemen,Continue reading “Let the Retool Begin”

Bruins Sign Mark Kastelic to a Three-Year Extension

Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced Friday January 3, 2025 that the team has signed Mark Kastelic to a 3-year contract extension with an average annual value (AAV) of $1.567 million. Kastelic was acquired in the offseason along with Joonas Korpisalo and a first-round pick that became Dean Letourneau from the Ottawa Senators inContinue reading “Bruins Sign Mark Kastelic to a Three-Year Extension”

Bruins Waive Tufte, But What’s Next?

The Boston Bruins put Riley Tufte on waivers on Friday, which was expected. This was discussed on both podcasts last week, and I anticipated this move before their game against the Dallas Stars. It’s done now, and that’s what matters. But what’s next? It does not matter if Tufte is claimed or if he clearsContinue reading “Bruins Waive Tufte, But What’s Next?”

What Would Signing Tyler Johnson Mean?

Tyler Johnson is still with the Boston Bruins on his professional tryout contract. The 34-year-old forward, who can play multiple positions, practiced in Brighton on Tuesday. However, like Danton Heinen last year, the Bruins do not have enough salary cap space to sign him Standard Player’s Contract (SPC) as of now. Currently, the Bruins canContinue reading “What Would Signing Tyler Johnson Mean?”