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Don Sweeney took over as Bruins general manager on May 20, 2015. The following week was chaotic to say the least. The 2015 NHL entry draft occurred just six days later after he received his promotion from assistant general manager, one in which Sweeney oversaw the Bruins’ three first round...

Austin Czarnik was supposed to be a difference maker. Czarnik played 49 games during the 2016-17 season, appearing mostly as third line center for the Bruins. He recorded 13 points and had a 54.7 percent Corsi for (CF) making a positive impact in his first year of NHL action. However, Czarnik was...

Bruins general manager Don Sweeney said earlier this offseason that he was hoping to get 2017 first-round pick Urho Vaakanainen signed and playing in North America next season, and now he has. The team announced Wednesday that it has signed the Finnish defenseman to a three-year entry-level...

Former NHL player Nick Boynton penned a piece for The Players Tribune , calling for increased mental health initiatives from the league. He detailed his personal struggle with substance abuse and mental health issues as both a player and a parent. Boynton played in the NHL for 11 seasons, four of...

The Bruins are among nine teams interested in the services of Russian star winger Ilya Kovalchuk, per TSN’s Darren Dreger . The Bruins, along with the Sharks, Kings, and Rangers, are four solid contenders for the 35-year-old free agent. The Red Wings, Blues, Ducks, Stars, and Islanders are...

Moments after the Washington Capitals raised Lord Stanley's cup, Oddsshark released odds for all 31 clubs to hoist the Cup in 2019. The Bruins are tied with mulitiple clubs, including the newly crowned champions, with 12/1 odds to win the Stanley Cup in 2019. At +1200, the Bruins hold the third-...

A valuable goaltender, much like a pitcher or quarterback, can lead a team to victories and titles. However, depending on a goaltender too much can cause fatigue, which will lead to diminishing results over time. In order to optimize the better goaltender, the backup needs to be able to spell him...

Urho Vaakanainen, who the Bruins selected with the 17th overall pick of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, remains unsigned. Don Sweeney wants to change that. Mark Divver of The Providence Journal reported Thursday that the Bruins hoped to ink the Finnish defenseman to an entry-level deal before the last...

Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney offered a glimpse into the beginning of the club’s offseason plans at the NHL Combine Thursday. “(Paul) Postma, (Kenny) Agostino, and (Brian) Gionta will not be offered contracts,” he told reporters. The decisive comment wasn't surprising. Agostino and Postma are...

Opinions on the matter aside, hockey is a sport notorious for athletes playing through injuries when the postseason rolls around. A list of them is usually revealed on “break-up day.” The Bruins' exit interviews Wednesday were like a twisted gender reveal party. In no particular order: •Brad...