Pro Hockey Rumors

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

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

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

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

Team Czechia got a boost to their repeat efforts for the 2025 IIHF World Championships. The Boston Bruins announced that star winger David Pastrňák and depth forward Jakub Lauko would play for their native country during this year’s rendition of the international competition.It’ll be the sixth time Pastrňák has played in the tournament, as he’s usually joined Team Czechia … [Read more...] about David Pastrňák, Jakub Lauko To Play For Team Czechia

Bruins interim head coach Joe Sacco will be given the opportunity to interview for the full-time position as the organization casts a wider net over the offseason, general manager Don Sweeney said Wednesday during his end-of-season media availability (via Conor Ryan of the Boston Globe). Boston has already begun the interview process, Sweeney said, although it is not clear who … [Read more...] about Bruins Will Consider Removing Interim Tag From Joe Sacco

Despite finishing toward the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings for the first time since the 2006-07 season, the Boston Bruins had a few bright spots on the year. One of them, Morgan Geekie, is entering the 2025-26 season on a $2MM salary and had been an oft-mentioned trade candidate for the Bruins throughout the year. That’s unlikely to happen. Earlier today, Ty … [Read more...] about Boston Bruins Notes: Geekie, Sweeney, Zacha, Beecher

Bruins center Elias Lindholm dealt with a back injury throughout his first season in Boston, he revealed to reporters at today’s exit meetings (via Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub). He sustained it in August, and it’s what caused him to miss most of training camp before playing all 82 games for the Bruins. It should offer some explanation for his continued offensive … [Read more...] about Elias Lindholm Played Through Back Injury In 2024-25

The Boston Bruins have made a wave of roster moves after playing their final game of the season on Tuesday. Most notably, defenseman Ian Mitchell has been placed on waivers for the purpose of assignment to the minor leagues. If he clears, he’ll join five other Bruins headed to Providence: forwards Fabian Lysell, Fraser Minten, John Farinacci, and Vinni Lettieri; and defenseman … [Read more...] about Bruins Place Ian Mitchell On Waivers, Reassign Five