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February 17, 2026

Boston Bruins linked to three legit right-shot defenseman ahead of the NHL trade deadline

The Boston Bruins are sniffing around right-shot defense help, and the deadline clock is getting loud.

Austin Sabourin

February 17, 2026

Team USA working on making a move with Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy

Charlie McAvoy is suddenly at the center of an Olympic pairing debate, right as Team USA hits the knockout stage with zero room for sloppy hockey.

Austin Sabourin

February 17, 2026

Team Canada's head coach made an official ruling on Brad Marchand

Brad Marchand, Team Canada, Winter Olympics, and a two-game scratch just got a real answer, and it still feels a little ominous.

Austin Sabourin

February 16, 2026

Former Boston Bruins goalie lands a massive contract: Don Sweeney made a massive mistake

Brandon Bussi just signed a new deal, and it’s the kind of former Boston Bruins goalie story that makes Don Sweeney look like he let one slip.

Austin Sabourin

February 16, 2026

Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman causes the Olympics to make a change

Jeremy Swayman’s Team USA center-ice goal against turned the Olympics into a rink-design debate, and now the arena is changing the boards.

Austin Sabourin

February 16, 2026

Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues emerge as trade partners involving a defenseman ahead of the trade deadline

Justin Faulk, Boston Bruins, NHL trade deadline, it’s a real rumor now, and it comes with a price tag and a playoff message.

Austin Sabourin

February 16, 2026

David Pastrnak calls himself out and gets honest ahead of a must-win game

David Pastrnak, Team Czechia, and a must-win game, the Boston Bruins star just put the spotlight on himself.

Austin Sabourin

February 16, 2026

It's now been confirmed for David Pastrnak and Team Czech: It's not ideal

David Pastrnak, Team Czechia, Winter Olympics, and an elimination game, it’s officially sweat time.

Austin Sabourin

February 16, 2026

A major question arises involving two Boston Bruins players ahead of qualifying game

Hampus Lindholm and Elias Lindholm are the big question for Team Sweden before its Olympic qualifying game vs Latvia, and Bruins fans are holding their breath.

Austin Sabourin

February 16, 2026

Gruesome new details emerge on Kevin Fiala being stretchered off the ice in Canada-Switzerland game

Kevin Fiala’s Winter Olympics injury just got more devastating, and the Canada-Switzerland stretcher scene now reads like a season-ending gut punch.

Austin Sabourin

February 16, 2026

It was just confirmed for Jeremy Swayman and Team USA

Jeremy Swayman watched Team USA clinch Group C, but the reward is brutal, a quarterfinal date with Sweden or Latvia.

Austin Sabourin

February 15, 2026

Team USA has surprising response to Jeremy Swayman's ugly goal allowed

Jeremy Swayman gave up a center-ice goal, then watched Team USA pick him up, and Bruins fans felt every second of it.

Austin Sabourin

February 15, 2026

Trade completed: Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators combine for a trade on this day

Chris Kelly trade talk still hits, the Boston Bruins stole a winner from the Ottawa Senators, and the 2011 deadline swing changed everything.

Austin Sabourin

February 15, 2026

Jeremy Swayman punished by Team USA's head coach right before puck drop

Jeremy Swayman, Team USA, Winter Olympics, and a scratch, the Bruins goalie is paying for the Denmark mess.

Austin Sabourin

February 15, 2026

Team USA has a major problem involving Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman

Jeremy Swayman’s first Team USA start at the Winter Olympics went sideways fast, and the Bruins goalie is suddenly fighting the crease conversation.

Austin Sabourin

February 15, 2026

Another Boston Bruins defenseman disrespected by head coach during the Olympics

Henri Jokiharju played 2:12 for Team Finland at the Winter Olympics, and the Boston Bruins angle makes it feel worse than a normal benching.

Austin Sabourin

February 15, 2026

Elliotte Friedman made a direct statement on Vincent Trocheck and it involves the Boston Bruins

Vincent Trocheck wants to stay in the East, and that little detail just cranked up Boston Bruins trade deadline buzz.

Austin Sabourin

February 15, 2026

Brad Marchand punished by Team Canada's head coach moments before puck drop

Brad Marchand being scratched again for Team Canada has the Winter Olympics feeling a lot less routine, and a lot more worrying.

Austin Sabourin

February 15, 2026

Concerning news emerges involving Brad Marchand after being pulled from the lineup

Brad Marchand getting pulled from Team Canada has fans uneasy, because “rest” at the Winter Olympics always sounds like code.

Austin Sabourin

February 14, 2026

Jeremy Swayman breaks the silence on mid-game ugly scene in USA-Denmark game

Jeremy Swayman gave up a center-ice goal for Team USA, then faced the microphones with the Olympics still on the line.

Austin Sabourin

February 14, 2026

Boston Bruins listed as a top landing destination for former 30+ goal scorer

Vincent Trocheck trade talk has the Boston Bruins back in buyer mode, and the NHL trade deadline feels closer than ever.

Austin Sabourin