Don Sweeney

Bruins’ Off-season Just Got More Complicated

When news of Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand’s double hip arthroscopy made its way to the public, fans feared how they would fare without their leading point-getter for up to two months into the season. The off-season is already in flux with the status of captain Patrice Bergeron. Add to that the fact that Don […]

Bruins to Shop Streaky Forward

With the Bruins needing to upgrade around the roster, especially at center and defenseman, general manager Don Sweeney will have to get creative. The Bruins lack cap space this offseason and will need to wheel and deal in the trade market to clear space by unloading players who are underperforming or on expiring contracts. The […]

Opinion: 3 Players the Bruins Should Trade For

This time of year is always interesting, especially for fans of eliminated teams who instantly play armchair GM as soon as the final buzzer goes on their season. Rumors of who will sign where and talk of what big fish their team will get always starts around this time. The rumor bug has hit Boston […]

Will Rick Tocchet be the next head coach of the Boston Bruins?

After a whirlwind of a season that saw the Bruins get bounced in the first round after finishing with 107 points, the future of the Bruins staff is in question. Many fans called for the removal of Don Sweeney after another disappointing season that fell short of expectations. But after the post-season press conferences to […]

Looking Back at Don Sweeney’s Free Agent Signings: Good, Bad, and Ugly

Recently I wrote an article on the “wins and losses” regarding trades Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney has made in his seven years in that position. The final record for Sweeney was 8-11-5, with many of the wins coming in the last three years. Now we look at the good, bad, and ugly unrestricted […]

Opinion: Why Isn’t There More Heat on Bruins President Cam Neely?

As the Boston Bruins enter the off-season, many questions surround the team. The status of General Manager Don Sweeney seems to have been solidified as a new contract extension is in the works. Head Coach Bruce Cassidy has been in charge for six seasons, all of which have ended with a winning percentage of at […]

Bruins: Looking Back at the “Wins and “Losses” in Don Sweeney’s Trade History

Boston Bruins general manager is nearing a contract extension with the club and took some responsibility for the team’s first-round exit at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes. One of the great debates about the Bruins is the evaluation of Sweeney as the general manager. Some fans would love the Bruins to move on, and […]

Bruins: Cam Neely Admits Changes Are Necessary for Bruins

Boston Bruins Team President Cam Neely spoke with the media Thursday to discuss the season and the future of the Bruins organization. A general manager is waiting on a possible contract extension, and captain Patrice Bergeron decides on his future as a hockey player. This all leads to an important off-season for a team that […]

Sweeney Reveals Marchand Dealing With a Second Injury that May Require Surgery

Earlier in the week, it was reported that Brad Marchand had been dealing with a shoulder injury for some time. It was speculated for the second half of the season that Marchand was most likely injured leading the top-line winger to not look like himself. After the confirmation of an AC joint injury that may […]

Bruins: Sweeney extends Jakub Zboril two years

After a season that was ended very early with an injury, Zboril was mostly forgotten by many fans and media alike. He was playing very well on the ice in his first season playing meaningful minutes for the Bruins. Tearing his ACL put an abrupt end to his breakout year. After signing a two-year contract […]