After getting off to a hot start, the Boston Bruins have struggled over the last handful of games. They started the season 3-0-0 and have since lost five games straight, which has raised some eyebrows as to just how well the team will do this season.
At the start of the season, there was thought from around the league that the Bruins could be a sleeper team. However, in their recent five game slide, it doesn’t look like they are going to be a sleeper team. Instead, it looks like they could turn out to be a lottery team again for the second year in a row.
However, before we dive into the 2026 offseason, let’s look at all the recent news and rumors surrounding the Bruins over the last week or so.
Marchand’s Emotional Return to TD Garden
The other night (Oct. 21) Brad Marchand returned to TD Garden for the first time since he was traded to the Florida Panthers at the 2025 Trade Deadline. During the game, there was a video tribute, of all video tributes. One that was so emotional, it had other fan bases commenting on just how badly the Bruins messed up by trading him.
