March 28, 2026
James Hagens wasted no time scoring his first pro goal
James Hagens gave Marco Sturm a loud new Bruins storyline Sunday when the top prospect scored his first professional goal on the power play.
Jonathan OuimetBoston Hockey Insider — Independent hockey news written for fans of the Boston Bruins, by fans of the team.
March 28, 2026
James Hagens already looks like the kind of player the Bruins love to build around
James Hagens gave Marco Sturm another glimpse of the Bruins' future, and it already comes with some bite.
Jonathan Ouimet
March 28, 2026
As the Bruins cling to hope, Pavel Zacha is stepping up big
Pavel Zacha is heating up, and head coach Marco Sturm is leaning on him as the Boston Bruins push through a tight wild card race.
Cimon Asselin
March 28, 2026
Don Sweeney is facing mounting pressure as a prospect’s situation starts turning into a real problem
Matthew Poitras is pushing, and Don Sweeney is running out of room to ignore what's happening in Providence.
Vincent Carbonneau
March 28, 2026
James Hagens was not hidden in his Providence debut and Bruins fans noticed
James Hagens got the nod from Ryan Mougenel, and Providence already looks ready to give the teenager more than a soft landing.
Jonathan Ouimet
March 28, 2026
The Bruins May Have a New Opening to Land Rasmus Andersson
Rasmus Andersson still fits for Marco Sturm's Bruins, and Boston may not be out of this story if his market softens.
Alixandrea Gearey
March 28, 2026
Why Bruins fans should be watching Chris Pelosi and Quinnipiac right now
Chris Pelosi has Quinnipiac moving again, and Rand Pecknold's club is suddenly right in the middle of a heavyweight NCAA matchup.
Skyler Walker
March 28, 2026
Several Bruins decisions have fans on edge before a crucial matchup with the Wild
David Pastrnak has Marco Sturm staring at a high-stakes Saturday, with Boston trying to protect its playoff spot against Minnesota.
Jonathan Ouimet
March 27, 2026
Milan Lucic’s situation hits rock bottom after being a healthy scratch
Milan Lucic was scratched again by head coach Jamie Russell, and on this Fife Flyers bench, that decision lands harder than any stat line.
Christopher Turner
March 27, 2026
Marco Sturm just dropped a major hint about Patrice Bergeron’s future in coaching
Patrice Bergeron is back on the ice in Boston, and Jim Montgomery is quietly leaning on him as an extra voice behind the bench.
Vincent Carbonneau
March 27, 2026
Fraser Minten opens up about Patrice Bergeron and his comments say everything
Fraser Minten is leaning on Patrice Bergeron, and Jim Montgomery is watching a young center tap into one of the best to ever do it.
Vincent Carbonneau
March 27, 2026
“I lost my sanity”: Charlie McAvoy breaks silence on terrible, injury-filled year
Charlie McAvoy and Marco Sturm finally have a gold-medal memory to lean on after a year that pushed the Bruins defenseman to the edge.
Alixandrea Gearey
March 27, 2026
He’s back: Patrice Bergeron steps onto Bruins ice again
Patrice Bergeron skated under head coach before Bruins practice, instantly shifting the tone around the rink Friday morning.
Skyler Walker
March 27, 2026
From top pick to rookie duties: James Hagens’ Bruins reality check
James Hagens got his first taste of pro hockey and it didn’t take long for the rookie to earn his welcome-to-the-league moment.
Julien Trekker
March 27, 2026
Why Patrice Bergeron is back on Bruins ice has fans talking
Patrice Bergeron returned to Bruins practice this week, and head coach Marco Sturm now finds himself at the center of growing questions about what comes next.
Julien Trekker
March 27, 2026
Two games, two costly errors—but Marco Sturm isn’t turning on Mason Lohrei
Mason Lohrei still has Marco Sturm in his corner, even after two late errors put the Bruins in a bad spot on consecutive nights.
Alixandrea Gearey
March 27, 2026
James Hagens could make Bruins debut soon after AHL promotion
James Hagens is suddenly on Marco Sturm's radar after his first pro game, and the Bruins may not wait long before giving him an NHL look.
Victor William
March 27, 2026
Lucas Reichel is creating a real opening for the Bruins
Lucas Reichel has already given Marco Sturm a reason to keep watching him as the Bruins search for more speed and cleaner entries up front.
Jonathan Ouimet
March 26, 2026
The real reason the Bruins pulled the plug on a Rasmus Ristolainen deal
Rasmus Ristolainen drew interest from Marco Sturm, but the Boston Bruins ultimately passed-and James Hagens sits at the center of that decision.
Christopher Turner
March 26, 2026
Bad News Hits the Boston Bruins the Day After a Big Win Yesterday
Jeremy Swayman remains the backbone for Boston Bruins, and Jim Montgomery is riding him hard with 10 games left in a tight East race.
Vincent Carbonneau
March 26, 2026
James Hagens makes statement with first-line role in pro debut
James Hagens made his pro debut under head coach Ryan Mougenel and stepped right into a prime role with the Providence Bruins on Wednesday night.
Christopher Turner