Pro Hockey Rumors

Bruins defenseman Andrew Peeke played a fairly big role in the second half of last season, logging nearly 21 minutes a night when their back end dealt with some major injuries. While he fared relatively well in those extra minutes, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reports that the team has initiated contract extension talks yet and could wait until later in the season when … [Read more...] about No Extension Talks Planned For Peeke

Speaking with reporters at their charity golf tournament (video link), Bruins GM Don Sweeney indicated that the team will begin the upcoming season without a captain.  While veterans David Pastrnak and Charlie McAvoy are the presumptive favorites and could plausibly be appointed now without much issue, Sweeney wants the captaincy progress to come more organically over simply … [Read more...] about Sweeney: Bruins Won’t Name Captain Before Season Starts

A trade market for Boston Bruins forward Pavel Zacha continues to materialize throughout the summer months. According to a new report from James Murphy of RG Media, an NHL source claims that the Montreal Canadiens and Calgary Flames are two teams that have inquired about the forward’s availability.He did not specify which players the Canadiens might be willing to trade for … [Read more...] about Canadiens, Flames Interested In Pavel Zacha

UFA winger Jacob Perreault has a team for the upcoming season as the Bruins’ AHL team in Providence announced that they’ve signed him to a one-year deal. The 23-year-old was a first-round pick by Anaheim in 2020, going 27th overall but he has struggled considerably in the pros.  Last season, he spent time with Montreal and Edmonton’s farm teams, collecting just three goals and … [Read more...] about Providence Signs Perreault To AHL Deal

The Utah Grizzlies will relocate to Trenton, New Jersey for the 2026-27 season, with an announcement set for tomorrow, per hockey insider Frank Seravalli. If true, the Grizzlies will be set to move right after celebrating their 20th season in Utah. In doing so, they will bring ECHL hockey back to Trenton for the first time since 2013. The city previously hosted the Trenton … [Read more...] about Afternoon Notes: Trenton, Bruins, Senators, Flames

After the objectively worst season of his NHL career, Jeremy Swayman of the Boston Bruins has changed “everything” about his play this summer. In a post-skate meeting with Scott McLaughlin of WEEI, Swayman said, “I’m a completely different human being.” Last season, in his first as Boston’s de facto starter, Swayman managed a 22-29-7 record in 58 starts with a .892 SV% and 3.11 … [Read more...] about Bruins’ Jeremy Swayman Taking New Approach Into Next Season

After the objectively worst season of his NHL career, Jeremy Swayman of the Boston Bruins has changed “everything” about his play this summer. In a post-skate meeting with Scott McLaughlin of WEEI, Swayman said, “I’m a completely different human being.” Last season, in his first as Boston’s de facto starter, Swayman managed a 22-29-7 record in 58 starts with a .892 SV% and 3.11 … [Read more...] about Bruins’ Jeremy Swayman Taking New Approach Into Next Season

Sabres goaltending prospect Samuel Meloche has committed to Northeastern University, he announced on Instagram. It’s unclear if the 18-year-old will join the school for the upcoming 2025-26 season or return to the QMJHL’s Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, where he emerged as a starter in his draft year, before heading to the college ranks in 2026-27. He was a fourth-round selection in … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Meloche, McTavish, Hildeby

The defending National Champions, the Western Michigan University Broncos, have earned a commitment from a Boston Bruins prospect. The Broncos announced that Cole Spicer, who last played for the USHL’s Dubuque Fighting Saints, will join the program for the 2025-26 NCAA season. Despite playing in the USHL last year, Spicer has prior NCAA experience, suiting up in 49 games for … [Read more...] about Bruins’ Cole Spicer Commits To Western Michigan University