Boston Bruins target RFA defensemen as offseason approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 2:32 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
With the offseason underway, the Boston Bruins are actively seeking to strengthen their roster, particularly focusing on right-handed defensemen. The scouting combine has begun, leading to increased trade discussions ahead of the NHL Draft. The Bruins currently have three defensemen under contract for the upcoming season, as they look to fill gaps on their blue line. Meanwhile, the Stanley Cup Final starts tonight, and the Vancouver Canucks have confirmed the hiring of Manny Malhotra as their new head coach. Discussions surrounding free agency are also heating up, with top defensemen surfacing in various teams' plans.
- •Boston Bruins seek to add right-handed defensemen this summer.
- •The NHL scouting combine is currently ongoing.
- •Stanley Cup Final begins tonight featuring Hurricanes and Golden Knights.
- •Vancouver Canucks hire Manny Malhotra as head coach.
- •Free agency discussions intensify as top targets emerge.
- 2:32 PMYahoo Sports — Daily Bean: RFA Targets, Prices; Coaching Change, Free Agency Board
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