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The Boston Bruins had a very tough time in 2024/25, but now, the future of GM Don Sweeney has been confirmed after some very questionable moves.
Despite coming into 2024/25 with high expectations, the Boston Bruins fell apart early this season, and at the trade deadline, they moved some huge pieces, including long-time forward and captain Brad Marchand.
Although it was a horror season, according to NHL Insider Frank Seravalli, there are no changes expected to the Bruins front office, with both GM Don Sweeney and President of Hockey Operations Cam Neely expected to return for the 2025/26 campaign.
This comes as a surprise to many, especially given the poor returns they got for some players at the trade deadline, and after the way Jeremy Swayman’s negotiations played out last summer, the pressure was on them to perform.
Despite not doing that, both of their jobs are safe, with CEO Charlie Jacobs penning a note to fans after a disappointing season that saw them miss the Stanley Cup Playoffs, stating his belief in this front office and hockey operations department to build the right way.
It’s clear that we have a lot of work to do, and that work is already underway. Despite how difficult it has been to say goodbye to some of our most beloved Bruins this season, these decisions were rooted in the best interests of the future of our franchise. Together with our hockey operations leaders, we are actively preparing for the NHL Draft and anticipate a top-tier selection with more draft capital in hand than we have had in recent years. We are also eager to bolster our roster through free agency and open the door for some our our young prospects to take the next steps in their development.
