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Regardless of who's coaching or what Sweeney does in the trade market, the Bruins' fate will rest with the players as they try to avoid a third straight season out of the playoffs. Here's a look at some of the players who will have the most to do with how the Bruins fare:
If there are two rules among front-office types in the NHL, they're "don't do stupid stuff" and "what goes around comes around."
Twitter had some fun with the news of Claude Julien joining the Canadiens after the Bruins fired him.
The recently fired coach is heading to his former team's biggest rival one week after his tenure in Boston ended.
The Bruins are off to a strong start with interim head coach Bruce Cassidy, mainly because the defense has come alive offensively.
You'll never hear an NHL referee get more excited about a fight than this guy did during Bruins-Canadiens.
Might the Bruins be angling toward making a trade that they think can propel them into the playoffs?
It's time to stop complaining that Don Sweeney canned Claude Julien, and start wondering why it took him so long.
Adam McQuaid, David Krejci and Frank Vatrano also scored for Boston, which won for the sixth time in eight games.
Right now the Bruins' best third line is one with confidence from the coach and two guys with a new lease on life.
After the Canucks came back to tie things in the third period, David Pastrnak gave Boston the with with two minutes to play.
The Bruins had some special guests in attendance for Saturday afternoon's game against the Vancouver Canucks at TD Garden.
Bruce Cassidy's system emphasizes speed and aggression from the defensemen. Can Zdeno Chara fit that mold?
The Boston Bruins' interim head coach liked what he saw in a rare showing of intensity on their home ice.
It was a good debut for Bruce Cassidy, but the Bruins need to keep it rolling in the next handful of games.
Boston Bruins president Cam Neely broke his silence on Thursday, joining 98.5 The Sports Hub's Felger & Massarotti for the first time all season.
A little snow isn't going to keep the Bruins from hosting the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.
Spooner could turn improve with Bruce Cassidy, but still appreciates what Julien did for him as a player.
Claude Julien thanked the Boston Bruins organization, staff, and fans for their support over his 10 years as head coach.
Did the Bruins really need a coaching change? The next 27 games will serve to answer that question.
In getting rid of Claude Julien, Bruins GM Don Sweeney can no longer hide from scrutiny - and neither can Cam Neely.
The timing of Sweeney's press conference was so bad, it had the complete opposite effect of its intention.
Here is what Bruins president Cam Neely and both Jeremy and Charlie jacobs had to say about Claude Julien.
It's debatable whether or not Julien deserved to be fired. What's not debatable is the questionable timing.
The Bruins fired Claude Julien. Is there any reason to think they'll now be better?
Boston health clinics are using ketamine to help treat people suffering with mental health issues.
Eliza Williamson has struggled with mental health all her life, but after undergoing recovery, she made it her mission to help others struggling in Massachusetts.
Dozens of city positions are set to be cut, including six in the Lowell Fire Department.
The major league-best Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday night.
The flags at the Massachusetts Fallen Heroes Memorial represent the names of each man and woman from the state who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Jessica Ostrowski says her whole life changed when her fiancé Trooper Kevin Trainor was killed stopping a wrong-way driver.
Temperatures are warming up in Boston next week with the city's first 80 and 90-degree days in over 200 days.
Boston health clinics are using ketamine to help treat people suffering with mental health issues.
The family of Elizabeth "Lizzie" Dankert, who died in a boat crash in East Boston, said they will miss her immensely.
A Boston University student was arraigned on Friday for allegedly threatening students and staff at the school.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
In Groton, Massachusetts, there is a recently opened state-of-the-art venue that is becoming one of the region's premier nonprofit music destinations.
Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary is a protected marine ecosystem off the coast of Massachusetts known for its rich biodiversity, world-class whale watching, and historic shipwrecks.
Best Bees installs and manages professionally maintained hives for homes, businesses, and institutions.
Known for his sustainable cooking and farm-fresh ingredients, Woods Hill's Charlie Foster is a leader in the farm-to-table movement.
Gaining Ground in Concord, Massachusetts is one of the region's leading non-profit farms dedicated to hunger relief.
The major league-best Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday night.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 18th home run and the Phillies defeated the Red Sox 3-1 on Thursday night.
After days of leaks and rumors, the NFL finally released the full schedule for the New England Patriots.
The New England Patriots won't have to wait long for another crack at the Seattle Seahawks after getting dominated in the Super Bowl.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 on Wednesday night.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.