Frank Seravalli on Insider Notebook: A lot of people have pointed to Pavel Zacha as a trade chip. I think you need more Pavel Zacha not less. Maybe the guy you try and move is Casey Mittelstadt. Totally agree. The moment you move Pavel Zacha is the moment you start searching for a player justContinue reading “Summary Sunday: January 4, 2026”
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Summary Sunday December 28, 2025
For those who celebrate, hope you enjoyed a very Merry Christmas — and a happy holiday season to everyone else. Wherever you go to celebrate New Years, please, be safe and responsible. The calendar hasn’t flipped to the new year just yet, but there was still plenty of hockey chatter to unpack this week. TheContinue reading “Summary Sunday December 28, 2025”
Message to Sweeney, Sturm and Essensa: This Is Unsustainable
From the opening of camp, management left no room for interpretation. The mandate was unmistakable, distilled into a single word: Playoffs. Even with marquee names sidelined—Charlie McAvoy, David Pastrnak, Viktor Arvidsson, Casey Mittelstadt among them—the Bruins remain firmly in the playoff chase. Beyond the Morgan Geekie surge, Jeremy Swayman has emerged as the other headlineContinue reading “Message to Sweeney, Sturm and Essensa: This Is Unsustainable”
2025-26 Should Be a Season of Experiments for the Boston Bruins
Help is on the way, but don’t expect it overnight. James Hagens could make his debut as early as spring 2026, bringing a fresh spark to the lineup. Two additional first-round draft picks are slated to be selected in June 2026—assuming the Bruins make the smart move. Meanwhile, Fraser Minten and Matthew Poitras are projectedContinue reading “2025-26 Should Be a Season of Experiments for the Boston Bruins”
What About Those Swayman Trade Rumors?
Jeremy Swayman’s name has been swirling in trade rumors lately, but are these discussions truly warranted? While speculation is natural in the NHL, the idea that the Boston Bruins are actively looking to move their young goaltender seems premature. Let’s break down why the Bruins are unlikely to trade Swayman anytime soon. 1. The Bruins’Continue reading “What About Those Swayman Trade Rumors?”
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?”
Swayman Signs; Bruins Nation Breathes a Sigh of Relief
The Boston Bruins announced today that they have signed restricted free agent goaltender Jeremy Swayman to an eight-year contract with a total value of $66 million. The annual cap hit will be $8.25 million. General Manager Don Sweeney prioritized the signing (even though it may not seem like it), conducting a thorough shopping list inContinue reading “Swayman Signs; Bruins Nation Breathes a Sigh of Relief”
Why It Is Unlikely Jeremy Swayman Will Be Tendered an Offer Sheet
In the aftermath of the St Louis Blues signing Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway to offer sheets, Boston Bruins fans and media alike have turned their attention to the same happening for restricted free agent goaltender Jeremy Swayman. There appears to be some misunderstanding about the process. Once we clarify this, you will understand whyContinue reading “Why It Is Unlikely Jeremy Swayman Will Be Tendered an Offer Sheet”
Could the Bruins Carry Three Goaltenders to Start the Season?
Could the Boston Bruins do the unthinkable and begin the 2024-2025 season with three goaltenders? The easy answer is no. The more complicated answer is yes. We believe Jeremy Swayman will be signed and that there will be enough cap space to support a 23-man roster. The uncertainty lies in whether they will opt forContinue reading “Could the Bruins Carry Three Goaltenders to Start the Season?”
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