Pro Hockey Rumors

The Boston Bruins got some expected but tough news today, with captain and two-way dynamo Patrice Bergeron retiring after a fruitful 19-year career with the club. However, their focus can’t drift too far away from their main to-do list items still unchecked this offseason: new contracts for restricted free agents Jeremy Swayman and Trent Frederic.Boston is facing arbitration … [Read more...] about Swayman, Frederic Arbitration Decisions Could Be Influenced By Previous Decisions

After a highly controversial and illustriously short stint with the Boston Bruins organization early last season, defenseman Mitchell Miller is no longer under contract with the team. The New York Post’s Larry Brooks reports the Bruins attempted to terminate Miller’s entry-level deal when they announced they’d parted ways with the 21-year-old just two days after signing him. He … [Read more...] about Mitchell Miller No Longer Under Contract With Bruins

The Boston Bruins signed a trio of restricted free agents to one-year, two-way contracts today, per a team announcement. Goaltender Michael DiPietro, defenseman Alec Regula and defenseman Reilly Walsh all agreed to deals with $775K cap hits. In doing so, the Bruins have retained some notable depth pieces for the AHL’s Providence Bruins, and they’ve also taken care of business … [Read more...] about Boston Bruins Sign Three Players

After the conclusion of the 2021-22 NCAA season, Marc McLaughlin signed out of college with his hometown team, the Boston Bruins, on a two-year, $1.85MM contract. Becoming a restricted free agent this offseason, the team has announced a one-year, $775K contract for next season. Playing in the solid Hockey East division throughout his time in the NCAA, McLaughlin suited up for … [Read more...] about Boston Bruins Sign Marc McLaughlin

The Boston Bruins have signed forward Jesper Boqvist to a one-year, one-way contract carrying a league-minimum cap hit of $775K, the team announced Wednesday. Boqvist found himself an unrestricted free agent this summer after the New Jersey Devils opted not to issue him a qualifying offer. He’ll stay within the conference, just a few hours’ drive away from the New York area, on … [Read more...] about Boston Bruins Sign Jesper Boqvist

One of the defensemen acquired by the Boston Bruins in the trade that sent Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno to the Chicago Blackhawks, Ian Mitchell, has reached a contract agreement with the team. Mitchell, who was originally scheduled for a July 26th arbitration hearing has signed a one-year, $775K contract for the 2023-24 season. Originally drafted 57th overall by the Blackhawks … [Read more...] about Boston Bruins Sign Ian Mitchell

The Bruins are hopeful that they’ll be able to avoid arbitration with their three free agents who filed earlier this week, GM Don Sweeney told reporters (video link).  Goaltender Jeremy Swayman highlights that group as his reward will ultimately determine if they need to make another cost-clearing move; recent comparable signings could push his award past the $4MM mark in a … [Read more...] about Sweeney: Talks Ongoing With Three RFAs That Filed For Arbitration

Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron has won his NHL record sixth Selke Trophy including his second straight. The Selke Trophy is awarded to the forward that best excels in the defensive aspect of the game as voted by the Professional Hockey Writer’s Association. Bergeron edged out Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner and New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier. Bergeron … [Read more...] about Patrice Bergeron Wins His Sixth Selke Trophy