The Boston Bruins Are Nearing A Major Change Up Awaiting Confirmation From Ownership
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The Boston Bruins front office could look remarkably different in 2025, according to NHL Insider Pierre LeBrun, as GM Don Sweeney could be the next victim of Cam Neely and Jeremy Jacobs.
After a disappointing regular season, the Boston Bruins have missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016.
The first time in nine years, and they have joined their original-six brethren, the Red Wings, in disappointment. Both teams haven't missed the playoffs at the same time since 1967, an omen that doesn't read well for GM Don Sweeney.
Now, as a result, NHL Insider Pierre LeBrun thinks the team could decide to move on from Sweeney.
"There's not been any word either way, and that in itself has created a bit of noise. He's entering the final year of his contract next year; he's been there 10 years, and that's a long time. It's been a very disappointing year.
He had a very aggressive trade deadline and got a lot of praise from GMs around the league about the return on those deals, so we'll see what that means for his future in Boston."
He had a very aggressive trade deadline and got a lot of praise from GMs around the league about the return on those deals, so we'll see what that means for his future in Boston."
At the moment, it appears to be speculation, more so than a confirmation of information he's received from sources. But given how credible LeBrun has been recently, it could come to fruition.
The "retooled" Boston Bruins look like a team whose core has been demolished by trades and attrition.
They're 8th in the Atlantic Division, and wins under Head Coach Joe Sacco are difficult to come by lately.
«This is a far different team than we started the year with,» Sweeney admitted recently, per NESN. «We were stuck in neutral, and we needed to change course. We have to be better in every area.»
It may be tough to admit, but this is the team he's built that has underperformed, and has been knocked out of the playoffs twice by the Florida Panthers the last two seasons.
There's no telling when a decision could be on the horizon for the Bruins, but a rebuild could signal new leadership for the team, which means getting rid of Don Sweeney.
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| No | 61 | 9.9 % |
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