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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”

Are The Bruins Eyeing Misha Donskov?

Well, if they aren’t, they should be. Ty Anderson of 95.8 The Sports Hub has been discussing this for a while now—credit to Ty for keeping the conversation going! After the NHL Draft Lottery, Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney described the process as “ongoing” and mentioned that some coaching candidates he’d like to interview areContinue reading “Are The Bruins Eyeing Misha Donskov?”

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”

What Should the Boston Bruins Do Moving Forward?

With the 4 Nations Tournament and the NHL trade deadline approaching, the Boston Bruins are in a challenging position. They hold a record of 25-20-6, and 4-1-1 in their last 6 games, placing them third in the Atlantic Division. However, the race is tighter than a Harry Sinden contract negotiation. The Tampa Bay Lightning, OttawaContinue reading “What Should the Boston Bruins Do Moving Forward?”

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”

What to do With Trent Frederic

Hockey insider, Sportsnet personality and the 32 Thoughts Podcast co-host Elliotte Friedman has stated several times that NHL teams have contacted Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney to inquire about their intentions regarding pending unrestricted free agent Trent Frederic. TSN’s hockey insider Darren Dreger is now reporting similar developments. Sweeney noted he spoke with Frederic’sContinue reading “What to do With Trent Frederic”

Sweeney Finds No Deals on Black Friday

Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney was unable to find any Black Friday Deals on the trade front. I on the other hand, found a new laptop on special and used my rewards to get it for $0. But that’s a story for another day. It’s no secret that there are plenty of GM’s aroundContinue reading “Sweeney Finds No Deals on Black Friday”

Bruins Sign Tyler Johnson to a PTO

On Saturday, General Manager Don Sweeney revealed that the Boston Bruins have signed free agent forward Tyler Johnson to a Professional Try Out agreement (PTO). Johnson recently completed a seven-year contract worth $35 million he signed in 2017 with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Last season, Johnson played for the Chicago Blackhawks, scoring 17 goals andContinue reading “Bruins Sign Tyler Johnson to a PTO”

A Way Too Early but Promising Look at the Bruins Next Offseason

Throughout the 2023-2024 season, I became weary of referring to it as a transition year, as the Bruins appeared well-positioned for the upcoming offseason. Like anything, there is room for discussion about whether the Bruins have made improvements. In my opinion, they have certainly strengthened their forward lineup and significantly enhanced their defensive unit. WhileContinue reading “A Way Too Early but Promising Look at the Bruins Next Offseason”