Free Agent Profile: James Van Riemsdyk
2024/07/free-agent-profile-james-van-riemsdyk.htmlFollowing his quiet end to his tenure in Philly, JVR landed on a cheap one-year, $1MM deal with the Bruins when free agency opened last summer. … For the first time in a few seasons, he produced well over his contract value, serving as a valuable depth scorer for a Bruins offense that entered the campaign with many question marks after the retirements of Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci.
Free Agent Profile: Daniel Sprong
2024/07/free-agent-profile-daniel-sprong-2.htmlThe Bruins still have some cap space to burn as well and need a more offensively-inclined name to take responsibility away from checking wingers like Justin Brazeau, Trent Frederic and new addition Max Jones. … Sprong was still effective as a depth scorer in Hockeytown, but his production took a small step back to 18 goals and 43 points in 76 games.
Minor League Signings: 7/9/24
2024/07/minor-league-signings-7-9-24.htmlMegna spent parts of four seasons with the Eagles from 2019 to 2023, though he opted to sign a one-year, two-way deal with the Boston Bruins last summer. … As the summer calms down for NHL teams, it's beginning to pick up for minor league programs looking to fill out the depth of their lineup.
Penguins’ AHL Affiliate Signs Dan Renouf
2024/07/penguins-ahl-affiliate-signs-dan-renouf.htmlRenouf didn't see any NHL action last season and made only one appearance with the Bruins in 2022-23, although he's also seen NHL ice in the 2016-17, 2020-21 and 2021-22 campaigns with the Avalanche and Red Wings. … The Penguins are gaining some veteran organizational depth on the back end, with their AHL affiliate in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton announcing the signing of defenseman Dan Renouf to a one-year deal today.
Leafs Sign Dakota Mermis, Philippe Myers, Cédric Paré
2024/07/leafs-sign-dakota-mermis.htmlThe 25-year-old is a former sixth-round pick of the Boston Bruins and hasn’t dressed in an NHL game in four professional seasons. … Mermis will serve as a stout, defense-first depth option for Toronto.
Golden Knights Sign Ilya Samsonov; Extend Pavel Dorofeyev, Kaedan Korczak
2024/07/golden-knights-sign-ilya-samsonov-extend-pavel-dorofeyev-kaeden-korczak.htmlSamsonov started in Game 1 of the Maple Leafs' first-round series against the Bruins but struggled to the tune of a .896 SV% and 3.01 GAA in the series. … Dorofeyev returns and will be relied upon heavily to provide cheap depth scoring over the course of his two-year bridge deal.
Panthers Sign Jesper Boqvist, Chris Driedger
2024/07/panthers-sign-jesper-boqvist.htmlThe Panthers have dipped their toes into the unqualified RFA market, inking former Bruins center Jesper Boqvist to a one-year deal, per a team announcement. … That makes him a decent replacement for some of the depth forwards Florida lost on the open market today, such as Ryan Lomberg and Kevin Stenlund.
Maple Leafs To Sign Jani Hakanpää
2024/07/maple-leafs-expected-to-sign-jani-hakanpaa.htmlThat's a much more balanced composition than the D-core that largely failed to hold its weight in their first-round loss to the Bruins, plagued by a lack of competent puck-moving defenders. … Used almost exclusively in defensive situations, Hakanpaa will be a steady and perhaps more competent replacement for depth players like Joel Edmundson and Ilya Lyubushkin who signed elsewhere for much more money today.
Oilers Re-Sign Corey Perry; Sign Brown, Delia, Carrick
2024/07/oilers-sign-josh-brown-to-three-year-deal.htmlHe's also logged NHL time for the Bruins, Panthers and Senators. … His return fills out a lot of good work from acting GM Jeff Jackson today to fill out their depth scoring complement after he ended the season with eight goals and 13 points in 38 games in an Oilers uniform.
Bruins Sign Max Jones, Jordan Oesterle, Three Others
2024/07/bruins-sign-max-jones.htmlThe Bruins have signed winger Max Jones in free agency, the team announced. … Additionally, Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub reports they're signing veteran depth defender Jordan Oesterle to a two-year, two-way deal.
Canucks Sign Jake DeBrusk, Four Others
2024/07/canucks-sign-jake-debrusk-kiefer-sherwood.htmlDeBrusk is finally moving on from the Boston Bruins, after spending much of the last three seasons surrounded by trade rumors. … They're also bringing in depth winger Kiefer Sherwood on a two-year deal worth $1.5MM annually.
Bruins Acquire Vinni Lettieri In Swap With Wild
2024/06/bruins-acquire-vinni-lettieri-in-swap-with-wild.htmlThe Boston Bruins and Minnesota Wild have swapped depth forwards and fourth-round picks - with Boston acquiring Vinni Lettieri and Pick 110 from the Wild for Jakub Lauko and Pick 122 (Twitter link).
2024 NHL Draft Pick Tracker
2024/06/2024-nhl-draft-pick-tracker.htmlBoston Bruins – C Dean Letourneau / St. … We're providing in-depth coverage on all the happenings tonight and Saturday for Rounds Two through Seven, but if you're looking for a quick reference list of who's been picked, we've got you covered.
First Six Players Of 4 Nations Face-Off Rosters Announced
2024/06/sweden-announces-first-six-players-for-4-nations-face-off.htmlF Brad Marchand (Bruins)… D Charlie McAvoy (Bruins)
Senators Hoping To Extend Ullmark, Not Done Making Moves
2024/06/senators-hoping-to-extend-ullmark-not-done-making-moves.htmlOttawa Senators general manager Steve Staios went on Ottawa radio show TSN 1200 on Tuesday morning to discuss the aftermath of his first big move with the team - the acquisition of former Vezina Trophy winner Linus Ullmark from the Boston Bruins. … Staios' faith in his lineup was apparent through his interview, with the rookie GM even heaping praise onto the depth of his coaching staff, which features Daniel Alfredsson, Mike Yeo, Nolan Baumgartner, and Ben Sexton behind Green.
Bruins Sign Brandon Bussi To Two-Way Extension
2024/06/bruins-sign-brandon-bussi-to-two-way-extension.htmlThe Bruins announced Monday that they've signed depth netminder Brandon Bussi to a one-year, two-way deal covering next season.
Morning Notes: Golden Knights, Red Wings, Drouin
2024/06/morning-notes-golden-knights-red-wings-drouin.htmlThe Vegas Golden Knights have reportedly been in talks with the Boston Bruins about acquiring goaltender Linus Ullmark (as per Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia). … The news is a bit surprising given the Golden Knights' depth at the position, however, Vegas has received interest in their own goaltenders and might see Ullmark as a way to improve their netminding in the short term.
Boston Bruins Sign Ian Mitchell To One-Year Extension
2024/06/boston-bruins-sign-ian-mitchell-to-one-year-extension.htmlThe Boston Bruins will retain some of their defensive depth as the team announced a one-year, two-way contract extension for defenseman Ian Mitchell. … Regulated to a flexible depth option in a much deeper defensive core, Mitchell played in 13 games for Boston this past season where he tallied two assists in total.
PHR’s 2024 NHL Mock Draft
2024/06/phrs-2024-nhl-mock-draft.htmlThe Boston Bruins acquired this pick from the Ottawa Senators on the same day that this mock released, though the swap doesn't change our 25th selection, with the Bruins likely also looking for brute and projectability after not making a first-round pick in either of the last two drafts. … That trait has helped them quickly build a well-rounded depth chart, though Dickinson’s spot of left defense would give them a star prospect in their shallowest position.
Offseason Checklist: Boston Bruins
2024/06/offseason-checklist-boston-bruins-4.htmlThere were some question marks surrounding the Bruins heading into the season after they lost both Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci. … There aren’t any true number one options on the open market this summer but there are some proven second options that can at least give them some more impactful depth.
PHR’s 2024 Top 50 NHL Unrestricted Free Agents
2024/07/phrs-2024-top-50-nhl-unrestricted-free-agents.htmlJosh: DeBrusk has been both satisfyingly clutch and frustratingly inconsistent during his time in Boston, which began when the Bruins selected him 14th overall in the 2015 draft. … He also was a big part of the Flyers' unexpected early-season success, controlling play exceptionally well on a depth pairing with Nick Seeler.
Offseason Checklist: Toronto Maple Leafs
2024/06/offseason-checklist-toronto-maple-leafs-4.htmlUnfortunately, a lack of impact adds at the trade deadline and injuries to star forwards Auston Matthews and William Nylander contributed to yet another first-round playoff loss to the Bruins. … Thus, at least one middle-six option is needed to help create a domino effect and spread out some scoring depth, plus a few more if they do indeed move on from Marner.
Free Agent Focus: New Jersey Devils
2024/06/free-agent-focus-new-jersey-devils-7.htmlOver the past few weeks, the Devils have been connected to Juuse Saros of the Nashville Predators, Linus Ullmark from the Boston Bruins, and Jacob Markstrom from the Calgary Flames. … Staying on the East Coast for much of his career, Smith should land a deal as a depth defenseman for another team in the NHL's Metropolitan Division.
Bruins, Hurricanes Could Swap Linus Ullmark and Martin Necas
2024/06/bruins-hurricanes-could-swap-linus-ullmark-and-martin-necas.htmlThe Boston Bruins are continuing to garner more and more interest for their former Vezina Trophy-winning goaltender Linus Ullmark, giving them a chance to be picky about the return. … On top of his offense, Necas could also support the team's center depth, after recording a career-high 417 faceoffs last sesaon.
Evening Notes: Tanev, Necas, Heinen
2024/06/evening-notes-tanev-necas-heinen.htmlThe Boston Bruins are expected to begin talks with Danton Heinen about contract extension soon, shares The Fourth Period's David Pagnotta (Twitter link). … Carolina will now look to open up cap space, and reinforce their depth charts, after trading three top prospects and two draft picks for Jake Guentzel at the Trade Deadline.