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The Bruins’ youth movement is forcing a hilarious change in opinion on Don Sweeney

The Bruins are turning into one of the exciting young teams in the NHL, and that wouldn't have happened without Don Sweeney.

By Nate Duffett · Causeway Crowd

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 1:25 PM

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Writer Nate Duffett argues Boston's surging youth movement should soften long-standing fan criticism directed at general manager Don Sweeney.
The Bruins started the season 6-2-0 behind young players including James Hagens, Fraser Minten, and Marat Khusnutdinov.
Rookie James Hagens posted a two-point game in a recent 4-2 comeback victory over the Anaheim Ducks.

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Causeway Crowd writer Nate Duffett argues that the Boston Bruins' successful youth movement should prompt critics to reconsider their harsh opinions of general manager Don Sweeney. Duffett highlights that Sweeney's recent draft choices and acquisitions have sparked an exciting new era for the team, which opened the season with a 6-2-0 record.

The article notes that key young contributors include seventh-overall pick James Hagens, Matthew Poitras, Fraser Minten, Marat Khusnutdinov, and defenseman Frederic Brunet, who recently scored his first NHL goal in a 4-2 win against the Anaheim Ducks. Duffett concludes that Sweeney deserves credit for rebuilding Boston's competitive core.

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