Sweeney’s Bruins Tenure Examined: Hits, Misses, and Messes

Don Sweeney's contract extension as GM of the Boston Bruins sparks debate among fans. This episode examines the good, bad, and ugly of Sweeney's tenure to assess its justification. Despite no Stanley Cups, Sweeney's era saw regular season success, two Presidents' Trophies, and a Cup Final appearance. The podcast highlights Sweeney's draft hits like Charlie McAvoy and Jeremy Swayman, smart trades, and value contracts. However, it also addresses criticisms including a shallow prospect pool, free agent misses, and the controversial Mitchell Miller signing. The host argues that while not inspiring, the extension is justifiable based on Sweeney's overall body of work, but emphasizes the pressure to succeed in the coming seasons. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. Wonderful Pistachios Get snackin' and get crackin' with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new FanDuel customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins! FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.