Bruins GM Don Sweeney agrees to 2-year extension

Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney agreed to a two-year contract extension that spans through the 2027-28 season, the team announced Tuesday.

Sweeney, 58, has spent 10 seasons in that post for the Bruins and was named the NHL's General Manager of the Year following the 2018-19 campaign. Boston went on to the Stanley Cup Final that season before falling in Game 7 to the St. Louis Blues.

The Bruins punched their ticket to the playoffs in eight consecutive seasons in that stretch before limping to an Atlantic Division-worst 33-39-10 record in 2024-25. Boston replaced head coach Jim Montgomery after 20 games on Nov. 19 with interim head coach Joe Sacco, who finished the season with a 25-30-7 mark.

"Don has navigated a disappointing period for our club with conviction, purpose, and a clear vision toward the future of the Boston Bruins," Bruins president Cam Neely said.

"He made difficult decisions around the trade deadline with the confidence they will pay dividends as we craft a path back to contention. He is continuing to follow that track with a robust and thorough search for our club's next head coach, while also preparing for the upcoming NHL Draft and free agent signing period. I am confident in the plan he has followed these past few months -- and excited for what's to come for our team. The expectations in Boston have always been clear. It's about winning championships."

Sweeney said he's well aware of what is expected of him in Boston.

"I am very appreciative to (owner) Charlie (Jacobs), the entire Jacobs family, and to Cam for their continued trust and support," Sweeney said. "It's an honor to be part of a franchise with such a storied history and passionate fan base. I fully understand and embrace the responsibility that comes with this role. Our fans have high expectations for this team, and so do I. The collective goal is to build a team that makes Bruins fans proud and ultimately brings another Stanley Cup back to Boston."

--Field Level Media