We knew there would be a shuffling of the deck chairs with the Bruins when it comes to off ice staff. The Bruins have been busy backfilling their staff. Jay Leach’s departure for the head coaching job with the Hartford Wolf Pack opened a hole, ultimately filled by Matt McIlvane as an assistant coach toContinue reading “Bruins Shuffle the Front Office”
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Decisions Looming For the Bruins This Weekend
The Bruins enter the weekend staring down a series of franchise‑shaping decisions, and it all starts Friday night with the opening round of the NHL Draft. By Saturday, as rounds 2 through 7 unfold, the organization’s direction — and its conviction — will be on full display. But the draft isn’t the only item onContinue reading “Decisions Looming For the Bruins This Weekend”
Are the Bruins And Jay Leach Parting Ways?
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?”
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”
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”
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?”
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?”
Bruins Have Decisions to Make Even Before Trade Deadline
The NHL operates under a hard cap of 50 standard player contracts, but there’s an important wrinkle built into that rule. When a signed prospect is returned to junior, their deal “slides” to a future season, effectively removing it from the club’s active contract count. It’s a built‑in safeguard that allows teams to lock inContinue reading “Bruins Have Decisions to Make Even Before Trade Deadline”
Dom’s Mid-Season Bruins Trade Board
To many around the league, this season effectively features two trade deadlines: the unofficial cutoff before the Olympic break on February 6, and the official NHL trade deadline on March 6. It’s a familiar storyline by now: the so‑called pre‑deadline rush rarely lives up to the hype. Activity has historically fallen short of expectations, thoughContinue reading “Dom’s Mid-Season Bruins Trade Board”
Revisiting the Charlie Coyle Trade
At the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline, Bruins general manager Don Sweeney continued his roster reset, moving out additional veteran pieces. Sweeney shifted his focus to Colorado, sending Charlie Coyle and a 2026 fifth‑round pick to the Avalanche in exchange for Casey Mittelstadt, Will Zellers, and a 2025 second‑round selection originally acquired from Carolina — theContinue reading “Revisiting the Charlie Coyle Trade”