“Explaining his decision to extend Sweeney, Neely pointed to some of the “difficult decisions” Sweeney made around the trade deadline as indicators that change is coming. Most notably, captain Brad Marchand was traded to the Panthers, and blue-line staple Brandon Carlo was shipped to the Toronto Maple Leafs."

Don Sweeney signed a two-year contract as general manager of the Boston Bruins on Tuesday that will run through the 2027-28 season. The 58-year-old completed his 10th season since he was hired May 20, 2015. The Bruins are 458-233-91 during Sweeney's tenure, their 1,007 points and .644 points percentage tied for the best in the NHL during that span.

The Boston Bruins have signed General Manager Don Sweeney to a two-year contract extension through the 2027-28 season, the team announced Tuesday. Boston Bruins President Cam Neely said Sweeney "has navigated a disappointing period for our club with conviction, purpose, and a clear vision toward the future of the Boston Bruins."