
Bruins name Matt McIlvane as new assistant coach
The Boston Bruins have added former San Diego Gulls head coach Matt McIlvane to their staff, bringing Olympic silver‑medal experience and a European pedigree as they chase the Cup.
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The Boston Bruins have added former San Diego Gulls head coach Matt McIlvane to their staff, bringing Olympic silver‑medal experience and a European pedigree as they chase the Cup.

Jordan Staal’s five‑goal start in the Final, the Hurricanes’ Game 4 victory, and the ripple effects of rumors surrounding Detroit’s Sebastian Cossa and Chicago’s defensive hunt

Boston Bruins' new head coach Marco Sturm focuses on developing younger players, with Fraser Minten, Marat Khusnutdinov and James Hagens making notable strides and playoff debuts.

New Jersey Devils general manager Sunny Mehta is steering the club through a pivotal offseason, focusing on a potential contract extension for Nico Hischier, exploring trade possibilities for Dougie Hamilton, and monitoring the development of young talent.
New Jersey has quietly become one of the most productive talent pipelines for the National Hockey League, having birthed 33 players who have stepped onto the ice in the league’s highest stage.

The Boston Bruins are seeking a top‑line center, but the trade landscape is tightening, forcing the team to consider both external acquisitions and internal development.

Veteran forward Milan Lucic has retired from professional hockey, closing a 17‑season career that includes a Stanley Cup, a world‑championship gold medal and numerous milestones.

After a successful stint that delivered a Presidents’ Trophy with the New York Rangers, Peter Laviolette accepts the Los Angeles Kings’ coaching position, prompting the Toronto Maple Leafs to continue their search and potentially altering draft‑pick arrangements involving the Philadelphia Flyers.

The Predators enter a critical free‑agency window, leveraging abundant cap space to address depth concerns and explore both internal promotions and external acquisitions.

The Boston Bruins are targeting a first‑line center, a top‑four right‑shot defenseman and a scoring winger this summer, and may trade 2024 first‑round pick Dean Letourneau, a 6‑foot‑7 center who posted 39 points in 36 games, to acquire the necessary pieces.

The New York Rangers have appointed Jay Leach as head coach of the Hartford Wolf Pack, a move that blends his playing pedigree, coaching experience, and a desire to revitalize the franchise's minor‑league system.

The Boston Bruins bolstered their lower lines this summer, adding experienced forwards and physical presence to compete more robustly in the upcoming campaign.

The Seattle Kraken are finalizing their draft strategy, honoring the legacies of longtime NHL executives, and gearing up for a playoff clash that could reshape the league's landscape.

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy was awarded the 2025‑26 Vezina Trophy, marking his second career win, as police and a K‑9 unit surprised him with the honor.

Recent moves involve top‑line centers seeking new destinations, a celebrated Bruins anniversary, a botched Leafs‑Canadiens deal, and several notable awards and hires.

Detroit’s top‑20 center Dylan Larkin has requested a trade, and the Philadelphia Flyers are among the teams eager to acquire him, but the price may prove steep.

The Boston Bruins added three depth forwards last summer, each bringing a distinct style to the roster and securing extensions that signal the club’s confidence in their contributions.

Detroit’s top center Dylan Larkin has signaled he wants out, and Boston’s search for a No. 1 center could end with a high‑priced acquisition.

The Boston Bruins have secured forward Navrin Mutter on a one‑year, two‑way contract, setting the stage for a critical development period as he aims to cement an NHL role.

Judd Brackett’s transition to the Maple Leafs raises the stakes for five promising players whose performances may finally settle the debate over his drafting legacy.

From Roman Kantserov's eagerly awaited arrival in Chicago to the Jack Adams Award controversy and a flurry of coaching interviews, the NHL's off‑season moves promise major reshuffles for several franchises.

The Golden Knights chase a 2-0 series advantage, the Hurricanes' lone playoff losses, Boston's potential trade target, Jon Cooper's Jack Adams triumph, Patrick Roy's Maple Leafs prospects, Patrik Elias' new GM role, Toews' possible retirement, Blackhawks' trade openness, Flyers' $8 million offer to John Carlson, and Demidov's upcoming free‑agent status.

The Boston Bruins are exploring a move for restricted free agent Mavrik Bourque, a versatile forward whose breakout season earned him the AHL MVP award.

Jon Cooper of the Tampa Bay Lightning was named the NHL's coach of the year, surpassing Lindy Ruff of the Buffalo Sabres and Dan Muse of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Cooper, the league's longest-tenured coach, led Tampa Bay to 106 points despite missing key players, while Ruff guided the Sabres to their first playoff appearance since 2011, winning 50 games and securing a two-year contract extension.