“It's about winning championships”, Bruins President comments on Don Sweeney being signed on as the new General Manager

It was recently announced that Don Sweeney signed a contract that made him the general manager of the Boston Bruins . The 58-year-old will serve the role through the 2027-2028 season. This marks the completion of a decade for Sweeney as a general manager. In the course of ten seasons, he has built teams that have made it to the playoffs eight times. He also helped a team advance to the Stanley Cup Final in 2019.

Don Sweeney signed on as the Boston Bruins' general manager

The #NHLBruins and General Manager Don Sweeney have agreed to a two-year contract extension: https://t.co/TUuTKhoWK7 pic.twitter.com/6E8SJTb2DL

— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) May 20, 2025

This contract comes after Sweeney made his mark in the industry and earned many accolades. Among them was the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award in 2019. The big move came after the Boston Bruins missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016.

While making a comment on being signed on with the Boston Bruins, Sweeney said, "I am very appreciative to (owner) Charlie (Jacobs), the entire Jacobs family, and to (president) Cam (Neely) for their continued trust and support. It's an honour to be part of a franchise with such a storied history and passionate fan base. 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."

At the same time, Cam Neely , the President of the Boston Bruins shared, "Don has navigated a disappointing period for our club with conviction, purpose, and a clear vision toward the future of the Boston Bruins. 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."

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Neely also added, "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."