The Boston Bruins have announced that their general manager, Don Sweeney, has agreed a two-year contract extension, keeping him with the team until the end of the 2027–28 season.
The Bruins announced this on Tuesday. Aged 58, Sweeney has held the position for 10 seasons, and was named the NHL’s General Manager of the Year after the 2018–19 season, when the Bruins reached the Stanley Cup Final but lost to the St. Louis Blues in Game 7.
Under Sweeney’s leadership, the Bruins reached the playoffs for eight consecutive seasons, but struggled in the 2024-25 season, finishing last in the Atlantic Division with a 33-39-10 record. Head coach Jim Montgomery was replaced by interim head coach Joe Sacco after 20 games on 19 November, and Sacco led the team to a 25–30–7 record to close out the season.
Bruins president Cam Neely praised Sweeney for his leadership during a challenging period for the team, commending his decision-making and strategic approach. Neely expressed confidence in Sweeney’s plans for the future, emphasising the organisation’s commitment to returning to championship contention.
In response, Sweeney expressed his gratitude for the trust and support of owner Charlie Jacobs, the Jacobs family and Neely. He acknowledged the high expectations of Bruins fans and vowed to build a team that would make them proud and bring another Stanley Cup to Boston.
