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”
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Decisions Looming For Bruins And Qualifying Offers
There’s still time before qualifying offers are due on June 29, but rest assured the internal debates over who to keep and who to cut loose are already well underway. And just to add a little intrigue, teams get a one‑day window on June 30 to speak with other clubs’ restricted free agents — thoughContinue reading “Decisions Looming For Bruins And Qualifying Offers”
What Should the Bruins Do With Their Restricted Free Agents?
Yes, the NHL playoffs are still underway, but that hasn’t stopped anyone from dissecting the Bruins’ roster and debating what comes next. Fans are already deep into those conversations — just look at social media — and you can be sure Bruins management is having the same discussions behind closed doors as they map outContinue reading “What Should the Bruins Do With Their Restricted Free Agents?”
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”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: March 8, 2026
James Hagens was named the Hockey East Player of the Month for the month of February. Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – U20 Nationell Wednesday saw Vaxjo lose a tough one to IF Malmo 4-1 in a game that was very close unto there were 2 minutes remaining in regulation. Down 2-1 and on theContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: March 8, 2026”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: February 22, 2026
On Monday, James Hagens was named the Hockey East Player of the Week for the week ending February 15, 2026. Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – U20 Nationell Vaxjo rolled past Farjestad 6–1 on Saturday, with Pettersson picking up an assist, finishing plus‑1, and being on the ice for five of Vaxjo’s six goals andContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: February 22, 2026”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: February 15, 2026
NOTE: Because of issues uploading stats from HockeyDB, I have switched to Quant Hockey. This should not affect you in any way. Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – U20 Nationell Vaxjo squared off against Vashek Blanar and HV71 on Wednesday and came away with a 5–1 victory. Pettersson added a late power‑play marker to makeContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: February 15, 2026”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: February 8, 2026
Teammates James Hagens and Andre Gasseau of Boston College and Chris Pelosi of Quinnipiac were named semi-finalists for the Walter Brown Award, awarded to the top U.S. born D-1 hockey player in New England. There are 25 players remaining for contention. Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – U20 Nationell The U-20 Nationell had an offContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: February 8, 2026”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: January 25, 2026
Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – U20 Nationell Liam Pettersson spent a game with Kungalvs IK in the HockeyEttan league – Sweden’s equivalent to the ECHL last week, scoring a goal in his only game. Vaxjo fell 3–2 to Frolunda HC on Saturday morning, though they continue to hold onto a precarious playoff position. PetterssonContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: January 25, 2026”
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”