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Let's hope for the Bruins' sake newly acquired forwards Matt Beleskey and Jimmy Hayes turn out to be bolder on the ice than they were when asked to make a statement about what line they want to play on.
In one fell swoop, Bruins rookie general manager Don Sweeney made sure there would be no lengthy negotiating process with the team's remaining restricted free agents.
The Bruins resolved the restricted free agency on their roster on Monday, inking forwards Brett Connolly and Jimmy Hayes to contracts.
It's been a busy -- and interesting -- week for first-year Bruins GM Don Sweeney.
Matt Kalman breaks down the winners and losers from Day 1 of NHL Free Agency.
Armed with more clarity with some of the situations surrounding the moves, here's a more enlightened look at the moves Sweeney has made in the past week.
In need of scoring, Don Sweeney added two players who combined for 41 goals last season.
The Boston Bruins are making a trade, and it's bringing them a local boy in return.
The Boston Bruins are on the verge of making their first big move of free agency.
The Boston Bruins were not very active in the NHL free-agent frenzy on Wednesday afternoon, but they were able to lock up one of their own.
"So is that a Dougie Hamilton problem, or is that a Bruins problem?"
The Bruins don't have enough space right now to go on a shopping spree when free agency starts at noon on Wednesday, but for the first time several years the Bruins have enough space to sign a decent player if general manager Don Sweeney chooses.
Whether you agree with Don Sweeney's initial batch of moves or think he's out of his mind, you have to credit him for bringing the same attributes he utilized as a player to his role as general manager of the Bruins.
Martin Jones' time in Boston lasted all of about three days.
Matt Kalman breaks down the trade made by the Boston Bruins for Zac Rinaldo on Monday.
In short, he is not someone who's really going to help the Boston Bruins win games in 2015-16.
Boston acquired forward Zac Rinaldo from the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday.
While many Bruins fans aren't very happy with the team for trading away 22-year-old defenseman Dougie Hamilton, Michael Felger doesn't share their outrage.
So far, Don Sweeney has done nothing to buck the troubling trend of losing talent without replacing it.
Boston Bruins analyst Bob Beers joined WBZ-TV's Sports Final on Sunday night to talk about a rough weekend for the B's.
Baffling! That's how I feel after the carnage the Boston Bruins created on Friday and Saturday.
Joe Haggerty said the Bruins' weekend moves scream out "rebuild" for the franchise.
Matt Kalman says the Bruins used the draft to both pick players they think are going to help them in the future and also to ship out players that prove their immediate plan is to worry more about their fortunes beyond the upcoming 2015-16 season.
The Bruins used their first pick of the second round to select defenseman Brandon Carlo of the WHL.
The moves the Bruins made Friday might make them contenders again ... in 2017-18.
The brand new South Station Tower connects the Greenway, Fort Point, Seaport and the Financial District.
A motorcycle crash in Acton, Massachusetts early Wednesday morning killed two people.
Babson College has been named the second best college in America by The Wall Street Journal.
Brayan Bello will make his first playoff start on Wednesday night, as the 26-year-old righty looks to eliminate the New York Yankees and send the Boston Red Sox to the American League Divisional Series.
Things got a bit treacherous for Aroldis Chapman and the Red Sox in the ninth inning against the Yankees, but the Boston closer got the job done in Game 1 and sent New York into the MLB history books.
The government shutdown has begun, and in Massachusetts there are several areas that are expected to feel the impact.
The first government shutdown in nearly seven years began at midnight after lawmakers failed to reach a deal on extending funding.
Things got a bit treacherous for Aroldis Chapman and the Red Sox in the ninth inning against the Yankees, but the Boston closer got the job done in Game 1 and sent New York into the MLB history books.
Babson College has been named the second best college in America by The Wall Street Journal.
Three more spas in Methuen have been shut down a day after the city's mayor declared "a war on human trafficking."
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.
The Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees are facing off again, but which city has the edge?
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?
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.
Brayan Bello will make his first playoff start on Wednesday night, as the 26-year-old righty looks to eliminate the New York Yankees and send the Boston Red Sox to the American League Divisional Series.
Things got a bit treacherous for Aroldis Chapman and the Red Sox in the ninth inning against the Yankees, but the Boston closer got the job done in Game 1 and sent New York into the MLB history books.
The Boston Red Sox offense got a big spark from some unlikely heroes late in their Game 1 win over the Yankees in New York.
It wasn't October just yet, but Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet showed he's built for the MLB playoffs Tuesday night in the Bronx.
The Red Sox are up 1-0 on the Yankees in the American League Wild Card round after a masterful performance by Garrett Crochet in Game 1.
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.