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Marchand Expecting Extension Talk ‘At Some Point’

Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand is headed into the final season of his contract and is hoping to sign an extension with the Bruins ‘at some point’.

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Montgomery, Team Brass To Meet Media On Wednesday

Since the Boston Bruins were eliminated from the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Florida Panthers this past Friday night, there has been speculation regarding head coach Jim Montgomery’s job security.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / 17 hours ago

Five Potential Free Agent Centers For The Boston Bruins

Some would say that the Boston Bruins overachieved this past season by reaching the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Many pundits had the Bruins fighting for a playoff spot, but instead, Boston managed to finish second in the Atlantic Division, missing out on a division title by just one point.

Jake Debrusk News / The Hockey Writers / 15 hours ago

Bruins Need to Reward Jake DeBrusk’s Two-Way Play with a Contract Extension

Now that their season is over, the Boston Bruins’ offseason work is just beginning. General Manager Don Sweeney has cash to spend this summer – with $22 million at his disposal.

Jeremy Swayman News / Boston Hockey Now / 1 hour ago

Swayman Continues To Talk And Play Into Big Pay Day

The Boston Bruins could regret taking goalie Jeremy Swayman to arbitration and not electing the two-year option on the $3.4 million AAV he was awarded.

Boston Bruins News / ClutchPoints / 17 hours ago

The 5 Bruins players not expected to return next season

The Boston Bruins could look a lot different in 2024-25. With eight players set to become unrestricted free agents on July 1, and RFA Jeremy Swayman needing a long-term contract, general manager Don Sweeney and the front office are facing a tall task this offseason.

Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 22 hours ago

Bruins unlikely to retain pending UFA defensemen

Now, the attention turns toward general manager Don Sweeney and how he may tinker with the retooling roster to extend their playoff window.

Bruins’ Jeremy Swayman, Linus Ullmark hoping to return

Every NHL player to score 60 or more goals in a season

The '1971-72 Boston Bruins' quiz

Linus Ullmark News / ClutchPoints / May 19

Linus Ullmark trade a ‘priority’ for Bruins before NHL Draft

The Boston Bruins have been eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Their loss to the Florida Panthers on Friday night sealed their fate. Now, eyes begin to turn toward the 2024 NHL Draft in late June.

Boston Bruins News / ClutchPoints / May 19

3 moves Bruins must make in 2024 NHL offseason

The Boston Bruins were not expected to come close to repeating the regular-season success they had in the 2022-23 season when they set the NHL record for points and victories.

Boston Bruins News / Boston Hockey Now / 11 hours ago

Boston Bruins’ Next Steps Are Critical

For a season of significantly lower expectations, the less-is-more Boston Bruins spent many days atop the Atlantic Division, flirting even with the Presidents Trophy, then added an unlikely chapter to their legacy torture of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / 10 hours ago

Updates on Boston Bruins From Locker Clean Out Day

Members of the Boston Bruins met with the media Sunday as the players cleaned out their lockers, reflected on the season, and looked ahead to next year.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / 13 hours ago

NHL Rumours: Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators

We’re here for another edition of NHL rumours to start your week. The final four is almost upon us, but there are plenty rumours swirling. It’s Victoria Day weekend in Canada and the front office chatter is getting louder.

Boston Bruins News / Stanley Cup of Chowder / May 19

Bruins talk “new pieces” exceeding expectations, building their roles

Positive outlooks during the team’s wrap-up day. It was “season wrap-up day” today for the Boston Bruins at Warrior Ice Arena. While the Florida series was still on their minds, the Bruins were optimistic about the team’s future and exceeding expectations when they were “written off” in a building year.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / May 19

Report: Pastrnak, Zacha to join Czechia for IIHF Men’s World Championship

The host nation looks like they are getting a big boost late in the group stage. On Sunday, TSN’s Gord Miller reported that he heard Boston Bruins forwards David Pastrnak and Pavel Zacha are going to be returning home to play for Czechia in the IIHF Men’s World Championship, and that they will be joining the team on Monday.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / 17 hours ago

Takeaways From the Boston Bruins’ Exit Interviews

The hardest part of the season has arrived and it is the season exit interviews. This is where the players meet with the media and touch on the season as they prepare for the summer.

David Pastrnak News / Boston Hockey Now / May 19

Pastrnak Headed Home To Play For Czechia At Worlds

Boston Bruins superstar winger David Pastrnak is heading home to join his native Czechia at the 2024 IIHF World Championships in Prague. In his end-of-the-season media availability on Sunday, Pastrnak told Amalie Benjamin of NHL.com that he would be flying back home to Czechia on Sunday night to join his country mates.

Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 7 hours ago

Bruins’ Jeremy Swayman, Linus Ullmark hoping to return

The Boston Bruins are bringing a close to their season with exit interviews on Sunday. Despite rumors and skepticism all season long, both halves of their star goalie tandem have expressed excitement for next season.

Dylan Holloway is starting to look like the player the Oilers needed

Canucks forward Brock Boeser is out for Game 7 with blood clotting issue

Thatcher Demko is also out for Game 7

This Rangers veteran forward is cleared for the Eastern Conference Final

Report: 2023 No. 7 pick expected to terminate KHL contract, join Flyers

Linus Ullmark News / NHL Trade Talk / May 19

Linus Ullmark May Be Blocking Offseason Trade By Bruins

The Boston Bruins are weighing the future of goaltender Linus Ullmark, with increasing speculation about a potential trade this summer. While a trade was considered at the past trade deadline, Ullmark expressed concerns about moving mid-season due to family considerations.

Don Sweeney News / The Hockey Writers / May 18

Bruins & Don Sweeney’s Offseason Priority List

The centennial season for the Boston Bruins has come and gone. It was filled with much joy and celebration, as they had era nights celebrating the history of the organization.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / May 18

NHL Playoffs: Bruins Eliminated From Playoffs, 2-1 Loss | 5/17/2024

In a game where the Bruins were hoping to keep fighting and advancing to the next round, they unfortunately lost 2-1 and were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Jake Debrusk News / Daily Faceoff / May 18

Bruins’ Jake DeBrusk says he played with broken hand from January to April

The Boston Bruins were eliminated in six games by the Florida Panthers Friday night, losing 2-1. It was a hard-fought series for a Bruins squad that grinded through a seven-game series with the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round, and battled against injuries and a lack of production.

Gustav Forsling News / Yardbarker / 3 hours ago

Late goal sends Panthers to Eastern Conference Finals

There will be no Game 7 for the Boston Bruins. Gustav Forsling scored with 1:33 left in the third period, lifting the Florida Panthers to a 2-1 victory in Game 6 on Friday and ending the conference semifinal series.

Watch: Bruins strike first in Game 6 with incredible backhand goal

Bruins star says he played with broken hand from January to April

Time for Connor McDavid to step it up for the Oilers

Maple Leafs tab former Stanley Cup winner as new head coach

Pavel Zacha News / Yardbarker / May 17

Watch: Bruins strike first in Game 6 with cool backhand goal

Watch: Bruins strike first in Game 6 with incredible backhand goal

With under a minute to go in the opening period, Pavel Zacha scored on a breakaway.

Mike Milbury gives Bruins goalie playoff nickname

Brad Marchand gives extreme take about 'trying to hurt' opponents in playoffs

Who scored the most goals for every NHL franchise?

The '1971-72 Boston Bruins' quiz

Brad Marchand News / NHL Trade Talk / May 17

Marchand a Game-Time Decision After Shocking Injury Comments

According to head coach Jim Montgomery, Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand remains a game-time decision for tonight’s critical Game 6 against the Florida Panthers.

Boston Bruins News / Yardbarker / May 16

Mike Milbury gives Bruins goalie playoff nickname

Swayman made 28 saves on Tuesday night as the Bruins staved off elimination with a 2-1 win.

Three takeaways as Bruins force Game 6 to keep season alive

Brad Marchand gives extreme take about 'trying to hurt' opponents in playoffs

Bruins on comeback trail against pesky Panthers in Game 6

Every Vezina Trophy winner since the 1981-82 NHL season

The '1971-72 Boston Bruins' quiz

Brad Marchand News / Daily Faceoff / May 16

Boston Bruins’ Brad Marchand: ‘Part of the playoffs is trying to hurt other players’

Boston Bruins’ veteran winger Brad Marchand put his thoughts into words on a topic that all hockey players instinctively know to be true. In a press conference following the Bruins’ narrow game five victory over the Florida Panthers, he commented on the heavy physicality we’ve seen in the playoffs this year.