While the Bruins finished short of making the playoffs for the first time since the 2015-16 season, the Original Six franchise anticipates returning for a Stanley Cup run in the 2025-26 campaign.

The Bruins expected far more when they signed Elias Lindholm and Nikita Zadorov to long-term deals on the first day of free agency last July.

Don Sweeney has been the general manager of the Bruins for a decade.

Bruins general manager Don Sweeney will lead the Original Six franchise in this critical offseason with the vision of getting Boston back to the playoffs after an “unacceptable” 2024-25 campaign.

Two seasons removed from breaking the NHL record for wins (65) and points (135), the Boston Bruins were last in the Atlantic Division (76 points) with their lowest standings points percentage (.463) in 18 seasons.

The Bruins held an end-of-season news conference at an unideal time, and they hope to find the next person to help lead them to their goals.