The Boston Bruins have agreed to a two-year contract extension with General Manager Don Sweeney.
“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 wrote in an announcement issued by the team. “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."
The Bruins missed the playoffs last season after moving on from key pieces of their roster, including team captain Brad Marchand. The organization also dismissed head coach Jim Montgomery during the regular season.
Sweeney was named General Manager in 2015, and won NHL General Manager of the Year in the 2018-19 season. That year was the team's last appearance in the Stanley Cup Final.
The Bruins hold the No. 7 overall pick in the upcoming NHL Draft, and are currently in the process of searching for a new head coach.
“I am very appreciative to Charlie, 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 fanbase. 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.”