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The Bruins’ slide is execution of a perfect plan

The 2024-25 season has not been a contending one for the Boston Bruins, but their demise might be going perfectly to plan under interim head coach Joe Sacco. After letting former head coach Jim Montgomery go in November, the Bruins are 30-36-9 and continuing to slide down the standings as they approach their final seven games.

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The Boston Bruins made a big mistake by signing Nikita Zadorov and Elias Lindholm

With the 2024–25 regular season coming to a conclusion, the Boston Bruins are set to miss the playoffs for the first time since the 2015–16 season. The team elected to sell at the trade deadline, trading away names such as Brandon Carlo, Charlie Coyle, Justin Brazeau and even their captain in Brad Marchand.

Boston Bruins News / Breakaway on SI / April 2

Bruins Disaster Season Reaches New Low

The 2024-25 campaign has not been kind to the Boston Bruins but as the season nears its conclusion, things are hitting new lows. Currently riding a nine-game winless streak, and only three victories since returning from the 4 Nations Face-Off break, the Bruins have officially fallen to dead last in the Eastern Conference.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / April 2

Boston Bruins Lose 9 Straight, Ovechkin Scores, Leonard Makes NHL Debut

The Bruins’ late-season woes deepened Tuesday, April 1st, at TD Garden, where a 4-3 loss to the visiting Capitals extended their losing streak to a concerning

Dans Locmelis News / Inside The Rink / April 1

Boston Bruins Sign 2022 Draft Pick to Three-Year, Entry-Level Contract

The Boston Bruins have added another prospect to the organization with the signing of UMass forward Dans Locmelis to a three-year, entry-level contract with an annual salary cap hit of $860,000 on Tuesday.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / April 1

3 Bruins’ Bright Spots From 2024-25 Season

The 2024-25 season has had a bit of everything for the Boston Bruins, from firing their coach to rumors of infighting amongst superstars (which was then quickly and vehemently denied), and then trading away a major chunk of the roster at the trade deadline, including their captain.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / April 1

Bruins sign Dans Locmelis to three-year, entry-level contract

On Tuesday, Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney announced the team has signed forward Dans Locmelis to a three-year, entry-level contract. The deal, set to begin next season, will carry an NHL cap hit of $860,000 through the 2027-28 campaign.

Joonas Korpisalo News / The Hockey Writers / April 1

Bruins Should Trade Korpisalo This Offseason

The Boston Bruins are in the middle of their worst stretch of hockey in recent memory. They have lost 16 of their last 19 contests and sit with the 26th-best

Charlie McAvoy News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 31

Bruins’ Charlie McAvoy reveals injury return motivation in lost season

It has been some time since Boston Bruins star Charlie McAvoy has played in a game. The Bruins star suffered an injury at the 4 Nations tournament back in mid-February.

Jackson Edward News / Inside The Rink / March 31

Boston Bruins Prospect Re-Assigned to Maine Mariners

The Boston Bruins American Hockey League affiliate re-assigned defenseman Jackson Edward to the Maine Mariners of the ECHL on Monday. The Providence Bruins sent Edward to Maine a day after clinching a playoff berth.

Charlie McAvoy News / Inside The Rink / March 31

Encouraging Update on Bruins Defenseman Charlie McAvoy

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy returned to practice in a regular contact jersey Monday. After practice, Bruins Head Coach Joe Sacco said there was no timetable for McAvoy’s return to the lineup.

Charlie McAvoy News / Athlon Sports / March 31

Bruins Get Major Charlie McAvoy Injury Update Amid Dwindling Playoff Hopes

Boston Bruins star defenseman Charlie McAvoy has been out since Feb. 15 after suffering a significant AC joint shoulder injury during the USA-Canada round-robin matchup at the 4 Nations Face-Off. The injury led to an infection, which resulted in his admission to the hospital overnight.

Boston Bruins News / Breakaway on SI / March 31

Bruins Defender Nearing Return

The Boston Bruins are free falling as they limp into the final eight games of their season. The team quickly descended from Stanley Cup Playoffs hopeful to possibly claiming a top-5 pick at the upcoming NHL Draft.

Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 31

Bruins Recall Jeffrey Viel

The Bruins announced that they have recalled left-winger Jeffrey Viel from AHL Providence under emergency conditions. The move indicates that not only

Boston Bruins News / Athlon Sports / March 31

Bruins President Breaks Silence on Head Coach's Future Amid Lost Season

The Boston Bruins' playoff hopes faded with an eighth-straight loss on Saturday, and team president Cam Neely said changes could be coming quickly. The

Joe Sacco News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 30

Bruins president gets brutally honest on Joe Sacco’s future

The Boston Bruins named Joe Sacco interim head coach back in November. The Bruins fired Jim Montgomery, believing they needed a new voice in the locker room following a poor start.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 30

Bruins’ Brown, Lettieri; Wild’s Gaunce, Shore placed on waivers

The waiver wire saw a bit more action on Sunday than it has recently, as both the Boston Bruins and Minnesota Wild have both placed two centers on waivers.

Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 30

Bruins place Patrick Brown, Vinni Lettieri on waivers

The Boston Bruins have placed forwards Patrick Brown and Vinni Lettieri on waivers, per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

Jeremy Swayman News / The Hockey Writers / March 30

Swayman Still Chasing 100th NHL Win With Bruins

Jeremy Swayman is in his first full season as the No. 1 goalie for the Boston Bruins, yet he’s already 10th all-time in victories among the team’s netminders.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 28

Bruins, Red Wings out to snap lengthy funks

A pair of floundering teams will meet up when the Boston Bruins visit the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night. The Bruins (30-34-9, 69 points) have lost seven straight and 15 of their last 18.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 28

Should the NHL bring back the 1v8 playoff format?

Gary Bettman stated he liked the setup and had no plans to change back to the 1v8. Is one better than the other?

The 23 NHL players who have scored 60+ goals in one season

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Michael Callahan News / Field Level Media / March 27

NHL fines Bruins rookie D Michael Callahan maximum for crosschecking

The NHL has fined Boston Bruins rookie defenseman Michael Callahan $2,018.23 for crosschecking Anaheim forward Jansen Harkins during the Ducks' 6-2 home victory on Wednesday.

Michael DiPietro News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 26

Bruins discussing extension with inexperienced goaltender

He's in position to be the unquestioned No. 3 option for the Bruins next season if they can come to terms on a new deal.

Top Boston Bruins insider hints at possibility of a Jeremy Swayman trade

Panthers reveal target date for Brad Marchand's debut

Evander Kane shocks at practice after discouraging report from GM Stan Bowman

Connor Bedard receives strong warning about potential Blackhawks contract extension

Maple Leafs' depth in crease takes potential hit as goalie injury rears its ugly head

Canadiens receive multiple pieces of bad news amid heated playoff chase

Michael Hage confirms he will not play in Montreal next year

Jeremy Swayman News / NHL Trade Talk / March 25

Is Jeremy Swayman Losing the Bruins Locker Room?

The Boston Bruins’ struggles have been a big problem this season, exponentially made worse by goaltender Jeremy Swayman‘s theatrics this week. His antics and lack of effectiveness have become a focal point of frustration for fans and teammates, with defenseman Nikita Zadorov the latest to take a shot at his netminder.

Boston Bruins News / Blade of Steel / March 24

Nikita Zadorov's comments suggest potential rift in Bruins' locker room

The Boston Bruins' season hasn't gone the way anyone would have hoped, and now, a potential rift is forming in the locker room around goaltender Jeremy Swayman.

Seven different Kings score a goal in win over Bruins

Watch: Bruins, Kings goalies tried to fight before officials stopped them

Will Bruins move on from HC?

Who scored the most goals for every NHL franchise?

The '1971-72 Boston Bruins' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 24

Watch: Bruins, Kings goalies tried to fight before officials stopped them

There are two things NHL fans love from goalies beyond highlight reel saves. One of them is the occasional goalie goal. The other is the occasional goalie fight.

Will Bruins move on from HC?

Every Hart Trophy winner of the NHL's Expansion Era

The '1971-72 Boston Bruins' quiz