BRUINS NEWS FEED: Boston Bruins Make Major Front Office Decision After Horrific 2024-25 Campaign. As Bruins Place Defensive-Man Ian Mitchell On Waivers.

BRUINS NEWS FEED: Boston Bruins Make Major Front Office Decision After Horrific 2024-25 Campaign, Place Defenseman Ian Mitchell on Waivers

In the wake of a disappointing and tumultuous 2024-25 NHL season, the Boston Bruins have begun making sweeping changes, starting with a major shake-up in their front office and roster. Following one of the most underwhelming campaigns in recent franchise history, the organization is wasting no time signaling a new direction. Among the first moves: placing defenseman Ian Mitchell on waivers.

The Bruins, a team known for its consistency and proud tradition, struggled mightily this season, finishing well outside playoff contention and falling short of expectations on both ends of the ice. As pressure mounted from fans and ownership alike, General Manager Don Sweeney and President Cam Neely promised to “evaluate everything,” and now, the first signs of that evaluation are becoming clear.

According to team sources, Boston has initiated changes at the executive level, though details of the shake-up are still emerging. While no names have officially been released, early reports suggest that changes in scouting, player development, and possibly assistant GM roles are already underway. The goal, insiders say, is to restore the identity of the Bruins—an identity built on grit, defensive responsibility, and smart roster construction.

Part of that effort includes tough personnel decisions, starting with placing defenseman Ian Mitchell on waivers. The 25-year-old blueliner, originally acquired from the Chicago Blackhawks, has struggled to find a consistent role in Boston’s lineup. While showing flashes of offensive potential, his inconsistency in the defensive zone and difficulty adjusting to the Bruins’ system ultimately led to his diminished ice time and now, his availability to other NHL teams via waivers.

Mitchell’s departure, while not the most headline-grabbing move, signals a larger message: performance and accountability are once again becoming top priorities in Boston. The Bruins are clearly preparing for a roster overhaul heading into the offseason, with an eye toward developing younger talent and potentially opening cap space for impactful free-agent signings or trades.

Fans of the Black and Gold can expect more changes in the coming weeks as the organization looks to course-correct and return to its winning ways. After a nightmare season, the Bruins are officially in rebuild—or at the very least, retool—mode.