The Boston Bruins announced qualifying offers to four of their restricted free agents, locking in Luke Cavallin, Riley Duran, Ivan Ivan and Matt Poitras for another season. The moves signal the club’s intent to retain a core group that has shown promise at the AHL level and in limited NHL appearances.
Qualifying Offers Shape the Bruins’ Future
The offers come as Jordan Harris, Alexis Gendron and Max Wanner were left off the qualifying list, meaning they will hit unrestricted free agency when the market opens on July 1. Each of those players brings a distinct profile: Harris, a 25‑year‑old from Haverhill, has logged 172 career games with the Montreal Canadiens, Columbus Blue Jackets and Boston Bruins; Gendron, acquired in a March swap with the Philadelphia Flyers, adds depth on the blue line; and Wanner, part of the Trent Frederic trade, brings size and offensive upside.
Matt Poitras, who spent most of the 2025‑26 season in Providence, posted 20 points over his final 30 regular‑season games and contributed four assists in a four‑game playoff stretch. His growth was underscored by a goal in the recent Stadium Series, a showcase that highlighted his ability to perform on big stages.
Luke Cavallin, the only goaltender among the qualifying group, earned the 2025 Kelly Cup MVP honors after back‑stopping the Maine Mariners to the championship. His performance earned a contract extension with the Bruins, where he is expected to provide depth behind the NHL’s starting netminder.
Riley Duran, a native of Woburn, Massachusetts, contributed 19 points for the Providence Bruins this past season. His blend of speed and playmaking is viewed as a potential catalyst for the Bruins’ third‑line scoring.
The club also completed a March trade that brought Alexis Gendron from the Philadelphia Flyers in a minor‑league swap, while Max Wanner arrived as part of the Trent Frederic deal. Both moves reflect Boston’s strategy of acquiring talent that can be polished in the AHL before stepping into the NHL lineup.