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Boston Bruins Extend GM Don Sweeney Through 2027-28

Sweeney will lead the search for a new head coach and oversee roster rebuilding after a disappointing season.

Jun 19, 2019; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Don Sweeney is pictured on the red carpet during the 2019 NHL Awards at Mandalay Bay. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Overview

  • The Boston Bruins have signed general manager Don Sweeney to a two-year contract extension, keeping him in the role through the 2027-28 season.
  • Sweeney, who has been the Bruins' GM for a decade, is tasked with finding a new head coach following the team’s last-place finish in the Atlantic Division this season.
  • The Bruins are preparing for the draft, holding the No. 7 overall pick, and free agency with over $28 million in salary cap space to reshape the roster.
  • Sweeney’s tenure includes eight playoff appearances, a General Manager of the Year award in 2018-19, and leadership roles with Team Canada, including as GM for a gold-medal squad earlier this year.
  • Team President Cam Neely expressed confidence in Sweeney’s ability to guide the Bruins back to championship contention, emphasizing the high expectations in Boston.