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 TurnerBoston Hockey Insider — Independent hockey news written for fans of the Boston Bruins, by fans of the team.
March 26, 2026
Jake Schmaltz keeps climbing in Providence as his impact grows
Jake Schmaltz is gaining trust from his Providence head coach as his usage climbs and his line keeps driving play night after night.
Christopher Turner
March 26, 2026
Marco Sturm's message to Bruins after big Sabres win turns heads
David Pastrnak gave Marco Sturm the push he wanted, and the Bruins coach made sure his whole room heard it after Boston's win in Buffalo.
Victor William
March 26, 2026
Pavel Zacha's line is earning Marco Sturm's trust at the right time
Pavel Zacha just got a big public vote from Marco Sturm after Boston's second line delivered 4 points in one night.
Jonathan Ouimet
March 25, 2026
James Hagens had no points in his debut, but that wasn't the story
James Hagens gave Marco Sturm something to like in his first pro night.
Jonathan Ouimet
March 25, 2026
James Hagens steps into a major role in Providence
James Hagens got a real opening right away, landing on Providence's top power-play unit as his pro debut began under Marco Sturm.
Jonathan Ouimet
March 25, 2026
Marco Sturm faces growing pressure to fix the Bruins' power play
David Pastrnak and Marco Sturm need Boston's power play sharper fast after another flat look from the first wave.
Jonathan Ouimet
March 25, 2026
Bruins send a clear message by starting Joonas Korpisalo over Jeremy Swayman
Joonas Korpisalo gets the call from Marco Sturm, and the Bruins are clearly choosing a fresh crease over pushing Jeremy Swayman again.
Jonathan Ouimet
March 25, 2026
Major new trade development surfaces for Bruins goaltender Michael DiPietro
Michael DiPietro is giving Marco Sturm and Don Sweeney a summer decision Boston can't keep pushing down the road.
Victor William
March 25, 2026
Bruins fans won't like how the playoff picture is shaping up
David Pastrnak got Boston's playoff picture on Wednesday, and Marco Sturm's Bruins would open against Lindy Ruff's Buffalo Sabres.
Skyler Walker
March 25, 2026
James Hagens' pro debut is now official after Bruins announcement
James Hagens makes his pro debut tonight, and Marco Sturm now gets a Bruins prospect story fans can watch live without a paywall.
Victor William
March 25, 2026
Charlie McAvoy's blunt comments on Bruins power play turn heads
Charlie McAvoy didn't hide it after Marco Sturm's Bruins dropped a 4-2 game to Toronto: Boston's power play gave the Leafs too much life.
Victor William
March 25, 2026
Boston Bruins losing ground fast as Eastern rivals heat up
The Boston Bruins are slipping at the worst time after a 4-2 loss Tuesday, and the standings shifted fast around them.
Christopher Turner
March 24, 2026
Bruins' Nikita Zadorov calls effort embarrassing after major in Leafs loss
Nikita Zadorov didn't hide from the moment under Sturm. He said his major for boarding was the right call, then called Boston's 4-2 loss to Toronto "embarrassing."
Jonathan Ouimet
March 24, 2026
Bruins coach Marco Sturm defends Nikita Zadorov after controversial hit on John Tavares
Nikita Zadorov had the backing of Marco Sturm after a second-period hit on John Tavares sparked a response from Dakota Joshua.
Cimon Asselin
March 24, 2026
Marco Sturm refuses to bench Nikita Zadorov after controversial hit on John Tavares
Nikita Zadorov hit John Tavares from behind, and Marco Sturm chose not to pull back as the Boston Bruins bench stayed engaged.
Cimon Asselin
March 24, 2026
Bruins are not rushing James Hagens, and Don Sweeney made that clear
James Hagens isn't getting rushed by Marco Sturm, and Don Sweeney made that crystal clear in Boston on Tuesday.
Jonathan Ouimet
March 24, 2026
Fraser Minten is making the Maple Leafs regret this trade
Fraser Minten is thriving under Marco Sturm, while Craig Berube watches the Auston Matthews-less Maple Leafs unravel in Boston.
Cimon Asselin
March 24, 2026
James Hagens breaks silence as Bruins face growing questions over his arrival
James Hagens addressed the Bruins buzz at last, but Boston's murky plan only made his arrival feel more complicated.
Alixandrea Gearey
March 24, 2026
Bruins head coach Marco Sturm issues strong public message to his players
Jeremy Swayman starts for Marco Sturm tonight, and the Bruins coach says Boston shouldn't need any extra push for Toronto.
Victor William
March 24, 2026
This Brandon Carlo trade may have bought Don Sweeney more time in Boston
Fraser Minten is giving Marco Sturm exactly what Bruins fans wanted from this trade: a young center who already looks like part of Boston's next core.
Alixandrea Gearey