Don Sweeney

What to know about Bruins 117th overall pick Cole Spicer

The Bruins addressed their most significant need this draft as they went heavy on centers with their first three picks. With question marks surrounding the team’s future down the middle, it was a smart move by management to address the issue finally. Without a first-round pick, the Bruins will hope to find a steal in […]

Bruins Defenseman Continues Growth At Second Development Camp

Many people criticize the Bruins organization for the lack of high-end prospects that have been drafted in the Don Sweeney era. Being a competitive team that makes the playoffs year in and year out for over a decade doesn’t leave you picking at the front of the draft like the Colorado Avalanche did for years. […]

Pavel Zacha is ready to step up his game in Boston

With the Bruins needing to get younger and bigger while finding a potential top-six center of the future, general manager Don Sweeney hit the phones to find his guy. The Bruins completed a one-for-one trade with the New Jersey Devils shipping out 31-year-old Erik Haula while bringing in 25-year-old Pavel Zacha in return. In one […]

Bruins Losing Ground in the East?

NHL Free agency began with a chaotic flourish on Wednesday. Almost $300 million was passed out by teams hungry to improve entering the 2022-23 season. The Bruins have been one of the teams who has not handed out a hefty contract due to cap restrictions, the anticipation for the returns of Patrice Bergeron and David […]

Bruins defenseman leaving for the Coyotes

The Arizona Coyotes have signed defenseman Josh Brown to a two-year contract, general manager Bill Armstrong announced Wednesday. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not disclosed. “We are excited to have Josh join the Coyotes,” said Armstrong. “He is a big, strong, physical defenseman who will add experience and toughness to our blue […]

Report: Boston Bruins extend qualifying offers to 3 RFAs

Heading into this year’s off-season, the Bruins had three restricted free agents within the organization that they needed to address. Luckily for the Bruins, these three players all reside in Providence, with two of them receiving call-ups last year. The Bruins are in a tricky cap situation as they entered the off-season with limited space, […]

Why The Bruins Should Target Claude Giroux

There are a lot of unknowns when it comes to the Bruins this offseason. The two biggest question marks are Bergeron’s future and the possibility of a Krejci return. As of right now, it seems as though Patrice will be returning for his 19th NHL season, but until it’s officially announced, I am not holding […]

Boston Bruins Free-Agent Hitting the Market Wednesday

Plenty of rumors swirling around the Boston Bruins lately. Captain Patrice Bergeron will decide soon on his future. David Krejci might be coming back. General manager Don Sweeney does not expect major moves will out use buyout options for players like Nick Foligno and does not anticipate using Long Term Injured Reserve (LTIR) for some […]

Not So Fast On Patrice Bergeron Returning?

A recent report that Boston Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron might have been a bit premature. General Manager Don Sweeney spoke to the media in Montreal Wednesday as he prepares for the NHL Draft. Sweeney seemed optimistic about Bergeron but said that the five-time Selke Award Winner was “considering” returning. This is somewhat contradictory to the […]

Bruins linked to gritty left-winger as trade rumors heat up

Now that the Bruins have hired a new head coach, it’s time for general manager Don Sweeney to bring in the much-needed talent this team needs to succeed. New head coach Jim Montgomery will have his hands full as he navigates a roster that will start the season with a long list of injuries to […]