In a phone conversation with the Boston Herald’s Steve Conroy, general manager Don Sweeney confirmed he was no longer waiting on candidates who are still coaching in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. That seemingly would eliminate Dallas Stars assistant Misha Donskov, who was a popular name in rumors.

No longer waiting for coaching candidates still in the Stanley Cup playoffs, Bruins GM Don Sweeney is set to have in-person interviews next week.

The Boston Bruins have signed general manager Don Sweeney to a two-year extension that keeps him in Beantown through the 2027-28 season, the team announced Tuesday. Sweeney, 58, became the Bruins' general manager in April of 2015,

The NHL’s annual free agent frenzy begins at high noon on July 1. Most of the big names fly off the shelves within minutes of the opening bell as those who have achieved unrestricted status can cash in. General managers flush with greenbacks can transform their franchises with a few swipes of the pen.

The B’s signed general manager Don Sweeney, who had been entering into the final year of his contract, to a two-year extension, which will keep him under contract through the 2027-28 season.

NHL Draft is only a few weeks away, and with no apparent changes to the front office on the horizon, Don Sweeney, the Boston Bruins’ general manager, will be entering his 11th NHL Draft at the helm.

Florida Panthers newcomer Brad Marchand felt very much at home beating up an old foe in the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday night, and he likely will end up helping his former team in the process.