Don Sweeney

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 […]

Bruins Forward Jake DeBrusk Rescinds Trade Request; Likely to Return

Late November was over seven months ago, but it seems closer to an eternity for Jake DeBrusk and the Boston Bruins. Around Thanksgiving, DeBrusk requested a trade from the Bruins while expressing unhappiness with playing in Boston and rumors of a complicated relationship with former Bruins’ Head Coach Bruce Cassidy. DeBrusk would finish the regular […]

Free Agent Frenzy: Bruins Interested In Vincent Trocheck

The News The Boston Bruins have had fireworks to begin their off-season. They fired head coach Bruce Cassidy, who Jim Montgomery now replaces. The uncertainty surrounding Patrice Bergeron and Don Sweeney was looming. The team will begin the year without Brad Marchand and Charlie McAvoy. Sweeney has a new contract, and Bergeron is gearing up […]

How the return of Bergeron impacts the Bruins’ plans next season

With the return of team captain Patrice Bergeron and the hiring of head coach Jim Montgomery, the Bruins’ plans are starting to look more transparent for the upcoming season. There were talks the Bruins were heading towards a rebuild, but with the return of Bergeron, those talks are now out the window for at least […]

Report: Bruins’ Head Coaching Job Down to Two Finalists

On June 6th, the Bruins’ management shocked the fan base when they announced the firing of head coach Bruce Cassidy who was assured his job was safe two weeks prior. Since then, the Bruins’ off-season has been full of dysfunction as the speculation has been the Bruins are possibly eyeing a rebuild with talks of […]

Bruins Give GM Don Sweeney A Multi-Year Extension

On Monday, the Boston Bruins announced a multi-year extension for General Manager Don Sweeney. Bruins CEO Charlie Jacobs said i. A statement, “under [Sweeney’s] management, the Boston Bruins have been one of the winningest franchises in the league and a perennial playoff contender year in and year out.” The Bruins have made the playoffs yearly […]

Trade Rumor: Bruins Linked to Chicago Blackhawks Center

The Bruins got the best news of the off-season two days ago when it was reported that Captain Patrice Bergeron would be returning to Boston for another season. While this is excellent news for the storied franchise, it doesn’t mean the Bruins should stop looking to acquire a young center that can play second-line center […]