Young NHL Talents Face Make-or-Break 2026‑27 Season
Three under‑25 players with solid NHL experience are under intense pressure to translate promise into production as the 2026‑27 season approaches.
Aug 25, 2026
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NHL Free Agent Matthew Poitras Faces Contract Crossroads as Prospects Eye New Horizons
Restricted free agent Matthew Poitras navigates a pivotal contract discussion while former Bruins players shift to new roles and prospects explore overseas opportunities.
Aug 17, 2026
Boston Bruins’ Cap Outlook: Navigating Expiring Deals and Rising Salaries
The Bruins enter the 2026‑27 season with limited cap room, but a wave of expiring contracts and emerging talent will shape their roster decisions over the next few years.
Aug 17, 2026
The NHL’s Next Expansion: Crafting a Competitive 33rd Franchise
An exploration of the draft rules, player selections and strategic considerations as the league eyes new markets in Texas.
Jul 24, 2026
Georgii Merkulov Joins Colorado Avalanche After Bruins Exit
After five seasons with the Boston Bruins, 25‑year‑old forward Georgii Merkulov signed a one‑year contract with the Colorado Avalanche, bringing his offensive skill and defensive reliability to both the NHL club and its AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles.
Jul 24, 2026
Bruins Ink Riley Duran to One-Year Deal, Aim to Bolster AHL Roster
The Boston Bruins have signed forward Riley Duran to a one-year, two-way contract with an NHL cap hit of $850,000, extending him through the 2026-27 season. Duran, a 24-year-old from Woburn, brings a career-high 19 points from the AHL and adds depth to a revamped Providence roster.
Jul 9, 2026
Bruins Gear Up for a Busy Free-Agency Summer
The Boston Bruins have a substantial salary‑cap cushion heading into the summer and a roster of restricted and group‑6 free agents whose projected deals shape the team’s next chapter.
May 19, 2026