When Don Sweeney met with the media on Feb. 23 to talk about the health of Hampus Lindholm and Charlie McAvoy, the Bruins general manager used the opportunity to soften the ground a little bit to prepare people for what was likely coming not far down the road.

For one thing, he’s the kind of centre who is used to taking on top-line assignments, reliably defending against the league’s best. When the Bruins played the Leafs in the first round last spring, Coyle logged the most five-on-five minutes against Matthews of any Boston centre.

For nine straight seasons, Sweeney added reinforcements at the trade deadline. But going all in has caught up to the Bruins.

Sweeney announced that Hampus Lindholm is “unlikely” to return for the remainder of the 2024-25 season, while adding that there is no “no timeline” in place for Charlie McAvoy as he ...

BOSTON — The Bruins are likely to be at least partial sellers at Friday’s deadline as they face a difficult path to get into the playoffs. Five players have full no-movement clauses and five others have partial no-trade clauses.

The Boston Bruins made a costly gamble when they signed Elias Lindholm to a long contract this offseason; one that seems unlikely to pay off.

Hampus Lindholm has missed the last 41 games for the Boston Bruins, and it’s unlikely he will play in another this season. The defenseman has been out of commission since he blocked a shot in mid-November against the St.

BOSTON -- Hampus Lindholm will likely miss the rest of the season with a knee injury, Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney said Sunday. The 31-year-old defenseman was injured blocking a shot Nov. 12 at the St. Louis Blues and has not played since.

BOSTON — Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus ... Lindholm has not played since being injured blocking a shot against St. Louis on Nov. 12. Sweeney also said there was no timeline for the return of ...

BOSTON (AP) — Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm ... The 31-year-old Lindholm has not played since being injured blocking a shot against St. Louis on Nov. 12. Sweeney also said there was no timeline for the return of Charlie McAvoy from a shoulder ...

BOSTON (AP) — Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm is likely out for the ... Sweeney also said there was no timeline for the return of Charlie McAvoy from a shoulder injury.