Bruins sign GM Sweeney to 2-year extension

The Boston Bruins signed general manager Don Sweeney to a two-year contract extension Tuesday.

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

Sweeney's held his position for the past 10 seasons. The Bruins missed the playoffs for only the second time under his guidance in 2024-25.

At Boston's year-end media availability, Neely said he was still deciding if he'll extend Sweeney. The Bruins fired head coach Jim Montgomery after a difficult start to the season and are still looking for a permanent replacement. Interim bench boss Joe Sacco led the team to a 25-30-7 record after taking over in November.

The team sold off several assets at the trade deadline, including former captain Brad Marchand, while plummeting down the standings. Boston has a projected $28.8 million in cap space this summer. The Bruins also have nine picks in the first two rounds of the next three drafts to use as trade assets or to restock a bare prospect cupboard.

Sweeney won General Manager of the Year for his work in the 2018-19 season and was GM of Canada's 4 Nations Face-Off championship squad. He'll be the assistant GM for the 2026 Olympics in Italy.