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The Boston Bruins trolled the entire NHL with a hilarious post on social media


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Austin Sabourin
December 20, 2025  (5:02 PM)
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Boston Bruins social media trolls have become must-see content, and the latest move has the entire NHL talking.

The Bruins' official X account unfollowed every other NHL team while following only Adam Sandler, a stunt that instantly lit up the hockey internet.
The cheeky move leaned into a growing social media trend tracked by fan account @NHLFollowTrack, which monitors follow/unfollow activity across the league.
Boston's decision to ditch every team except Sandler was playful, audacious, and absolutely meme-worthy.
Bruins fans were quick to react, loving the humor and swagger of their club's digital persona. It's not just about wins and losses anymore, it's about owning the narrative and having fun with it, something the B's social team has embraced fully.
Boston isn't just trolling for trolling's sake. There's a bit of narrative golf here too: after a recent 3-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers, the Bruins were looking for a way to pivot the mood.
While the performance on ice left something to be desired, the social stunt provided a much needed laugh for fans.

Bruins social media embraces playful trolling

Following only Adam Sandler while unfollowing every other NHL club was a masterclass in bizarre yet entertaining social strategy. Whether they actually keep it long-term or revert back soon, it's already made waves.
Social media trolling in sports isn't new, but it rarely lands this clean and funny.
Boston's move was more of a wink than a jab, and fans clearly ate it up on Twitter and other platforms.
Bruins players didn't publicly comment on the stunt, but in today's NHL, teams increasingly use personality and branding to connect with supporters.
For fans craving levity in a grind-it-out season, this was exactly the right play at exactly the right time.
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