Don Sweeney

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 […]

Opinion: Could Jake DeBrusk rescind his Trade Request?

With Jake DeBrusk requesting a trade last offseason, chatter about his request and possible trade destinations had taken over. Bruins fans were shocked when the news broke of the DeBrusk extension before the trade deadline, and most thought it would be the precursor to being traded. However, that was not the case. DeBrusk was retained […]

Boston Bruins: Don Sweeney may not be a lock to return to Boston

With the season being closer to its end than the beginning, the focus shifts to teams announcing team management and coaching changes. The Boston Bruins have been toward the top 10 teams for the past decade but have yet to cross the finish line and hoist a Stanley Cup since 2011. Say what you will […]

Don Sweeney Speaks On Bergeron’s Future

The playoffs officially kicked off last night for the Bruins as they took on the Hurricanes in Carolina. It was not the result that fans and players were hoping for, as it was a closer game than the 5-1 final score indicated. The Bruins had plenty of chances early on but couldn’t convert to give […]

Bruins Announce Nominee For 2022 Bill Masterton Trophy

The Bruins announced which player on their roster they nominated for the Bill Masterton Trophy earlier today. The award is given annually to the player that shows the most perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey. This year’s nomination goes to non-other than Jake Debrusk, who has had a bounce-back season regardless of all the outside […]

Sweeney Finds Hidden Gems in this Year’s NCAA Free Agent Signings

There’s no secret about Don Sweeney and how he likes to retool Boston’s prospect pool. In the years since Sweeney took over as the general manager of the Boston Bruins, he has looked repeatedly to the college ranks, whether it be in the draft or signing NCAA free agents once their season comes to an […]

NESN Seventh Player Award Narrowed Down to Three

As the Bruins’ regular season comes to an end and the team begins to gear up for the playoffs, it’s time to reflect on the players’ contributions throughout the season. Players have certain expectations associated with them from the beginning, whether it be David Pastrnak and Brad Marchand scoring 30 plus goals, Charlie McAvoy being […]

Report: Bruins Sign Oskar Steen to an Extension

As the Bruins gear up for a playoff run, General Manager Don Sweeney is gearing up for the future as he begins to shape the roster for next year and through 2023-2024 with his recent signing. Sweeney Announced today, April 10th, that the Bruins have signed forward Oskar Steen to a two-year, one contract extension […]

Opinion: Five Concerns The Bruins Are Facing Heading Into The Postseason

The Boston Bruins head into the final stretch of the regular season fighting for playoff positioning in the Atlantic Division. Boston’s opponent in the first round of the playoffs could be one of a few teams at this point. Regardless of who that is, the Bruins will have a tough challenge ahead of them. Before […]

Opinion: The Boston Bruins Nearly Won The Trade Deadline, Until They Didn’t

Two days before the NHL trade deadline, Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney filled a void that has plagued the Bruins since Zdeno Chara left the team in December of 2020. Sweeney has been in search of a top-pair defenseman to play with Norris Trophy candidate Charlie McAvoy and, on Saturday, Sweeney got his man. […]