In a phone conversation with the Boston Herald’s Steve Conroy, general manager Don Sweeney confirmed he was no longer waiting on candidates who are still coaching in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. That seemingly would eliminate Dallas Stars assistant Misha Donskov, who was a popular name in rumors.

"Unless something changes, that would eliminate one coach who has been a leader in the rumor mill clubhouse, Dallas assistant Misha Donskov.” The post One potential Bruins head-coaching target could be out of the running appeared first on Boston.

NHL insider Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic links the Boston Bruins to offer sheeting a star young forward to weaken their rival.

DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 15: Assistant coach Marco Sturm of the Los Angeles Kings watches the action from the bench against the Detroit Red Wings during an NHL game at Little Caesars Arena on December 15, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. The Kings defeated the Wings 4-2. (Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images) NHLI via Getty Images

The work can truly begin now for the Boston Bruins, as they now have come to terms with general manager (GM) Don Sweeney on a two-year contract extension.