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Bruins name Don Sweeney as new general manager

Boston Bruins 2007 Headshots

BOSTON - 2007: Don Sweeney of the Boston Bruins poses for his 2007 NHL headshot at photo day in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Getty Images)

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The Boston Bruins looked inward to replace Peter Chiarelli as Don Sweeney has been announced as the team’s new general manager.

Sweeney, 48, is a former NHL defenseman that spent the vast majority of his 1,115-game career with Boston. He also has nine seasons worth of experience within the Bruins’ front office, including his service as an assistant general manager for the last six years. Before that he served as the team’s Director of Player Development and then Director of Hockey Operations.

Among his duties as an assistant general manager was overseeing the development of the Bruins’ prospects at every level. In 2014 he also took over as the general manager of AHL Providence.

”Don has excelled in every role he has been in with the Bruins organization and has a comprehensive understanding of every aspect of our hockey operations department,” said Bruins president Cam Neely. “His commitment and drive to bring a championship caliber team to the Boston fans was evident every step of the way through this search process, and I am confident that his leadership of our hockey operations department will lead to success.”

Before selecting Sweeney, the Bruins reportedly considered former Capitals GM George McPhee. They also had interest in Rangers assistant GM Jeff Gorton, but Glen Sather wouldn’t give permission for any to interview him during New York’s playoff run. At one point Ray Shero was linked to the Bruins as well, but he became the New Jersey Devils’ general manager.

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