Archive · 22 May 2025
Don Sweeney Gets Extension, Seeks Redemption with Bruins' Draft
The Boston Bruins are keeping their General Manager, Don Sweeney, for a few more years!
This new contract gives him another shot at fixing a big mistake he made a while back: the 2015 draft where the Bruins didn't pick the best players.
Now, with a lot of upcoming draft picks, including a high one, Sweeney has a chance to add better players and strengthen the team.
The goal is to turn past draft failures into future wins for the Bruins.
The team is hoping to rebuild through a new influx of draft picks.
Don Sweeney received a contract extension with the Boston Bruins through the 2027-28 season.
The extension gives Sweeney another chance to address past mistakes, particularly the 2015 NHL Draft.
The Bruins have a wealth of draft picks, including the 7th overall pick, offering opportunities to improve.
Sweeney's past draft choices have been criticized, with notable missed opportunities in 2015.
The team aims to rebuild its player pipeline with the new draft picks.
- Who
- Don Sweeney, General Manager of the Boston Bruins.
- What
- Don Sweeney received a contract extension with the Boston Bruins.
- When
- The extension was signed for the 2027-28 season.
- Where
- Boston, MA
- Why
- To address past mistakes and rebuild the team's player pipeline.
- Team
- Boston Bruins
- General Manager
- Don Sweeney
- Contract Extension End Date
- 2027-28
- First-Round Picks Collected
- 5
- Second-Round Picks Collected
- 4
- Highest Draft Pick
- 7th overall pick