The Boston Bruins finished the 2025-26 NHL season with 100 points, posting a 45-27-10 record and returning to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Their postseason run ended quickly when they lost to the Buffalo Sabres in a six-game first-round series. General manager Don Sweeney is expected to improve the roster during the offseason to advance further in 2026-27. The Bruins have salary cap space, five first-round picks across the next three drafts, and an improved prospect pool. Key dates include the 2026 NHL Scouting Combine in Buffalo, the 2026 NHL Draft with Boston holding the No. 23 pick, Bruins development camp, the start of NHL free agency, and rookie camp.
"The Boston Bruins had a successful 2025-26 NHL season during which they earned 100 points (45-27-10) and made it back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Unfortunately for the B's, that postseason run was short lived as the Original Six franchise lost to the Buffalo Sabres in a six-game first-round series."
"Now it's time for general manager Don Sweeeny to make the necessary roster improvements over the offseason to ensure the team takes another step forward in its development in the 2026-27 campaign. Sweeney has a pretty good war chest of assets to use in pursuit of roster upgrades. The Bruins have a decent amount of salary cap space, five first-round picks in the next three drafts and an improved prospect pool."
"July 1: NHL free agency begins The free agent market opens at noon ET. The Bruins have about $15.4 million in salary cap space right now, per PuckPedia. This year's class of unrestricted free agents is pretty weak, but there are a couple good players who could be available, including top-six forward Alex Tuch and defenseman Darryn Raddysh."
"June 26-27: 2026 NHL Draft The first round of the 2026 NHL Draft will take place Friday, June 26 beginning at 7 p.m. ET at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo. Rounds two through seven are scheduled for Saturday, June 27 starting at 11 a.m. ET. The Bruins have the No. 23 overall pick in the first round."
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