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If Sweeney and the Bruins commit to a focus of about 75-80 percent on the future and 20-25 percent on the present, this plan to make the Bruins into an elite team again could pay off as soon as 2018-19.
Matt Grzelcyk knows loyalty.
There's a short list of teams Jimmy Vesey is interested in signing with, and his hometown Boston Bruins are on it.
The defenseman, who finished up his freshman season last year at Boston University as the youngest player in NCAA hockey, sports a Beaver Cleaver face.
Malcolm Subban's progression from 2012 first-round draft pick to NHL-ready goaltender had been slow and steady but still on target when last February it took a shot to the throat, literally.
The Bruins may be looking at which prospects will have a chance to crack the NHL roster in the fall at this week's development camp.
Despite his mannerly ways, Kelly wound up being a perfect fit for the "Big Bad Bruins 2.0" of the early part of this decade and he was a key cog in a team that won the Stanley Cup and a second that went to the Finals.
Center David Backes knew exactly why he was interested in signing with the Bruins.
Oh, what could have been.
The Boston Bruins are bringing back John-Michael Liles.
Loui Eriksson is now officially a former member of the Boston Bruins.
The Bruins are actually signing the Torey Krug of the present and investing in the Torey Krug of the future.
Elliotte Friedman has presented some potential clarity on just how specific their trade requests may have been that night.
Of all the crazy notions flying around the NHL with just days before the interview period gives was to the start of free agency, the signing of Stamkos is the most intrigui
It's difficult at this point in the offseason to ascertain just what direction Bruins general manager Don Sweeney is going to go once free agency opens Friday.
A little over a year ago, the Boston Bruins gave up two second-round picks to acquire Brett Connolly. Now, they're willing to potentially let him walk away for nothing.
Former Boston Bruins legend Ray Bourque was arraigned Monday afternoon on charges that he caused an accident while driving drunk Friday night.
Fantasies about Stamkos' arrival or Lucic's return are fun. But they really don't fit the grand plan.
Former Boston Bruins legend Ray Bourque was arrested and charged with operating under the influence of alcohol late Friday night following a crash in Andover.
The Boston Bruins didn't win anything in 2015-16, but forward Patrice Bergeron has made it a habit to bring home some hardware at the end of the season.
With the help of a crystal ball (which may or may not be working right), here's a look at five games on the schedule that might be particularly worth the price of admission:
The Bruins are reportedly very interested in trading for Kevin Shattenkirk. Pulling it off may prove difficult.
The Buffalo Sabres swooped in and acquired the negotiating rights to the 23-year-old from the Nashville Predators.
The full NHL schedule for the 2016-17 season won't be released until Tuesday, but Bruins fans got a little appetizer on Monday.
The Boston Bruins have signed forward Peter Cehlarik to a three-year entry-level contract, the team announced on Thursday.
A special type of camera captured clear video of a great white shark looking for food off the coast of New England.
The Boston Red Sox will be a little light on established pitching in the Wild Card round against the New York Yankees. But Boston will have plenty of speed on the basepaths in the best-of-three series.
Gov. Maura Healey is weighing in on the future of highway service plazas in Massachusetts.
The Boston Red Sox are back in the MLB playoffs and will renew their historic rivalry with the New York Yankees in the American League Wild Card round.
Jaylen Brown had a special guest at Celtics media day on Monday who tickled the brains of everyone at the Auerbach Center: Bill Nye "The Science Guy."
The Red Sox and Yankees open the postseason in The Bronx on Tuesday, but fans from most New England states hoping to attend the game may have to find other avenues.
The Boston Red Sox are back in the MLB playoffs and will renew their historic rivalry with the New York Yankees in the American League Wild Card round.
Congressional leaders met with President Trump at the White House as Washington barrels toward a 2025 shutdown.
State agencies in Massachusetts are preparing for a possible government shutdown.
Gov. Maura Healey is weighing in on the future of highway service plazas in Massachusetts.
Health officials in Massachusetts are recommending that all adults in the state receive the COVID vaccine.
A nonprofit in Cambridge is aiming to make insulin more accessible by selling vials of the drug at a fraction of the cost.
It's been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day - but when you eat it may be just as significant as what you eat.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced the state will be taking measures to ensure vaccines remain accessible to everyone.
While Massachusetts is a health care leader, it's actually quite difficult to find a primary care doctor in the state.
Massachusetts State Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia died as a result of complications from blunt force injuries during a boxing exercise at the State Police Academy.
Insurance companies are using drones to inspect properties without alerting homeowners. In some cases, policies have been canceled.
A WBZ I-Team investigation revealed the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School leased weapon detection systems for hundreds of thousands of dollars, and found most of them are not being used very much.
Investigators are looking into a number of issues including the possibility that the fire was caused by smoking near an oxygen tank.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court confirmed the conviction of a five-time drunk driver for driving with a revoked license, citing an I-Team investigation as evidence.
Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton is apparently considering running against Sen. Ed Markey but WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller said there's hurdles ahead.
Plans to change the state flag of Massachusetts are suddenly a topic in the governor's race.
Is there really anything politicians can do to cool off the blame game?
Rep. Jerry Nadler announced his retirement at age 78. So is it time for 79-year-old Senator Ed Markey to re-think his re-election plans in Massachusetts?
A former top public safety official for Massachusetts said his hometown of Concord has "an antisemitism problem."
An expert points to three main factors and explains why the Black women unemployment rate is a warning sign.
National Coffee Day is Monday. Here's where to find free drinks and deals around Boston, Massachusetts.
The TJ Maxx location on Newbury Street in Boston is set to close in early 2026, a spokesperson for the company confirmed.
Multiple Starbucks locations in Massachusetts are set to close.
The drama between fired Market Basket CEO Arthur T. Demoulas and his family members has been going on for decades.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
The Boston Red Sox will be a little light on established pitching in the Wild Card round against the New York Yankees. But Boston will have plenty of speed on the basepaths in the best-of-three series.
The Boston Red Sox are back in the MLB playoffs and will renew their historic rivalry with the New York Yankees in the American League Wild Card round.
Jaylen Brown had a special guest at Celtics media day on Monday who tickled the brains of everyone at the Auerbach Center: Bill Nye "The Science Guy."
The Red Sox and Yankees open the postseason in The Bronx on Tuesday, but Boston fans may have trouble getting tickets.
The Boston Red Sox won't name a Game 3 starter for their Wild Card series against the Yankees until they have to, but it will not be veteran righty Lucas Giolito.
A special type of camera captured clear video of a great white shark looking for food off the coast of New England.
A horse is recovering after a "challenging" rescue from an overturned trailer in Charlton.
A pair of humpback whales leaping out of the water gave two fishermen a scare off the coast of New Hampshire.
Cruiser the police dog enjoyed a Happy Meal reward after finding a missing dementia patient in Avon.
The Polaris Missile in Auburn's Goddard Park is headed to the EcoTarium in Worcester.