The offseason has arrived for half of the league’s teams that aren’t taking part in the playoffs plus those eliminated already in the opening round. Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at Boston. Last season, the Bruins relied on expert goaltending to mask their decline in 5-on-5 play and continue an … [Read more...] about Offseason Checklist: Boston Bruins
Blues’ Torey Krug Not Expected To Resume Playing Career
Blues defenseman Torey Krug isn’t expected to play again due to his ankle surgery last summer, general manager Doug Armstrong told reporters today (including Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic). Krug, 34, was diagnosed with pre-arthritis in his left ankle last summer. After several weeks of evaluation, the Blues and Krug agreed on season-ending surgery. His issues stem from a … [Read more...] about Blues’ Torey Krug Not Expected To Resume Playing Career
Bruins Sign Patrick Brown To One-Year Extension
The Boston Bruins are getting some of their offseason planning out of the way a few months early. The Bruins announced they’ve signed depth forward Patrick Brown to a one-year extension for the 2025-26 NHL season with a salary of $775K. Brown’s new salary will be $25K less than he’s been paid in the NHL with Boston over the last two years. He joined the Bruins organization on … [Read more...] about Bruins Sign Patrick Brown To One-Year Extension
Morning Notes: Marner, Stars, Buium, Lindholm
The Toronto Maple Leafs were without star winger Mitch Marner at Sunday morning’s practice, as Marner attends to the birth of his first child. He isn’t expected to miss any time, helped along by Toronto’s second round matchup against the Florida Panthers beginning at home on Monday. Marner finally broke through the 100-point glass ceiling this season, scoring a career-high 102 … [Read more...] about Morning Notes: Marner, Stars, Buium, Lindholm
Will Sweeney Outlast Boston’s Next Head Coach?
In an insightful article regarding the Boston Bruins’ head coaching search, Shawn Hutcheon of The Fourth Period exposed a meaningful fact: the hiring General Manager may not be around for more than a year. Don Sweeney’s contract concludes after the 2025-26 season, and although he’s received an endorsement from team President Cam Neely, plenty can change in a calendar year. For … [Read more...] about Will Sweeney Outlast Boston’s Next Head Coach?
Jeff Blashill, Jeff Halpern, Jay Leach Drawing Interest For Head Coach Vacancies
Bruins assistant coach Jay Leach and Lightning assistant coaches Jeff Blashill and Jeff Halpern are among the names under consideration for the eight active head coaching vacancies across the league, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reports. Leach has another year left on his contract in Boston, Pagnotta relays, but the Bruins have evidently granted him permission to speak … [Read more...] about Jeff Blashill, Jeff Halpern, Jay Leach Drawing Interest For Head Coach Vacancies
Cameron Korpi Invited To Bruins Developmental Camp
Montreal Canadiens starting goalie Samuel Montembeault is being evaluated after leaving Friday’s game three victory over the Capitals, per NHL.com reporter Dan Rosen. Head coach Martin St. Louis noted that Montembeault’s status for game four remains uncertain. The 28-year-old left during second period, appearing to be favoring his leg, and did not return. At the time, the game … [Read more...] about Cameron Korpi Invited To Bruins Developmental Camp
Cameron Korpi Invited To Bruins Developmental Camp
Montreal Canadiens starting goalie Samuel Montembeault is being evaluated after leaving Friday’s game three victory over the Capitals, per NHL.com reporter Dan Rosen. Head coach Martin St. Louis noted that Montembeault’s status for game four remains uncertain. The 28-year-old left during second period, appearing to be favoring his leg, and did not return. At the time, the game … [Read more...] about Cameron Korpi Invited To Bruins Developmental Camp
Greg Cronin Interested In Bruins Head Coaching Job
Former Ducks head coach Greg Cronin would enthusiastically pick up the phone if considered for the Bruins’ head coaching opening, he told the Boston Globe’s Kevin Paul Dupont. “Hey, I’m a coach, right?” Cronin told Dupont. “All these openings, I’ll throw my hat in and see what comes back. I mean, heck, I’d be doing handsprings and jumping over rainbows if I got the Bruins’ job. … [Read more...] about Greg Cronin Interested In Bruins Head Coaching Job