The Boston Bruins entered free agency with needs at both the NHL and AHL level. Needs at the NHL level would be difficult to fill in free agency so they were also exploring the trade market. Here’s how the events played out: The day opened with a depth move, as the Bruins announced a one‑year,Continue reading “Boston Bruins Free Agent Frenzy”
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Bruins Make Qualifying Offers
The Bruins slid in just ahead of the June 29, 5:00 p.m. qualifying‑offer deadline, releasing their list of players who received tenders under the league’s updated salary structure. Under the new CBA framework, no qualifying offer can dip below $850,000, now the NHL’s minimum salary — an important baseline. Qualifying offers remain active until JulyContinue reading “Bruins Make Qualifying Offers”
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”
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?”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: April 19, 2026
Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – U20 Nationell Two weeks ago, reports surfaced that Pettersson had begun exploring North American opportunities — a development also noted here. But last week, Expressen, the Swedish outlet plugged into all things hockey, added a new wrinkle, reporting that according to one source, Pettersson has agreed to a dealContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: April 19, 2026”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: April 12, 2026
Liam Pettersson – Vaxjo Lakers – U20 Nationell Rumors continue to swirl around Pettersson’s future, with growing indications he won’t be signing with Vaxjo of the SHL and is instead eyeing a move to North America. He’s eligible for the CHL Import Draft, scheduled for late June or early July, adding another layer of intrigueContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: April 12, 2026”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: April 5, 2026
Vashek Blanar – HV71 – U20 Nationell HV71 pushed its qualifying‑round record to 6‑0 with a 7–4 win over Vasteras IK on Tuesday. Blanar, who had scored in each of the previous two games, was held off the scoresheet and finished with two shots on goal. On Thursday, they improved to 7-0 with a 3-2Continue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: April 5, 2026”
Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: March 29, 2026
Quinnipiac sophomore defenseman Elliott Groenewold might be the most overlooked Bruins prospect in the pipeline. While Chris Pelosi naturally draws the spotlight from a Bobcats team headed to the NCAA Tournament — goals and assists tend to do that — Groenewold has quietly built a resume that deserves far more attention. The Bruins had theirContinue reading “Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: March 29, 2026”
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”