The Bruins have set the stage for 2026 training camp, releasing both the roster and the early schedule for what’s ahead in Boston.
The camp roster is loaded with a long list of forwards, defensemen and goaltenders, giving the Bruins a full look at the group that will open camp. Among the forwards are Joey Abate, Attilio Biasca, Wyatt Bongiovanni, Riley Duran, Mikey Eyssimont, Brendan Gaunce, Morgan Geekie, James Hagens, Brian Halonen, Ivan Ivan, Tanner Jeannot, Mark Kastelic, Marat Khusnutdinov, Sean Kuraly, Elias Lindholm, Dans Locmelis, Fraser Minten, Casey Mittelstadt, Navrin Mutter, David Pastrnak, JJ Peterka, Matt Poitras, Lukas Reichel, Jake Schmaltz, Alex Steeves, Kalle Vaisanen and Pavel Zacha.
On the blue line, the roster includes Jonathan Aspirot, Will Borgen, Frederic Brunet, Connor Clifton, Ty Gallagher, Max Guenette, Jordan Harris, Loke Johansson, Henri Jokiharju, Hampus Lindholm, Mason Lohrei, Charlie McAvoy, Tobie Paquette-Bisson, Billy Sweezey, Max Wanner and Nikita Zadorov.
The goaltending group features Luke Cavallin, Michael DiPietro, Max Lundgren, Jiri Patera, Jeremy Swayman and Simon Zajicek.
The Bruins noted that the roster and schedule are subject to change, and that all practices and morning skates at Warrior Ice Arena are free and open to the public.
Camp officially opens Wednesday, September 16 at TD Garden in Boston with no on-ice activities. General Manager Don Sweeney and Head Coach Marco Sturm will be available to media at 2 p.m.
The on-ice work begins Thursday, September 17 at Warrior Ice Arena in Brighton, with Group A practicing at 10 a.m. and Group B following at 11:30 a.m. The groups switch the next day, Friday, September 18, with Group B on the ice at 10 a.m. and Group A at 11:45 a.m.
Saturday, September 19 brings the first scrimmage of camp at Warrior Ice Arena. Group A practices at 10 a.m., then Group A vs. Group B scrimmage follows at 11:15 a.m., before Group B returns to practice at 12:10 p.m.
The preseason schedule starts Sunday, September 20 at TD Garden against the Washington Capitals at 5 p.m. The game will air on NESN+ and be heard on 102.5 FM.
Providence Bruins training camp opens Monday, September 21 in Boston.
The Bruins then have a busy stretch on Tuesday, September 22, with a morning skate at Warrior Ice Arena at 10 a.m. before facing the Philadelphia Flyers at TD Garden at 7 p.m. That game will be on NESN+ and 98.5.
Wednesday, September 23 includes Group A practice at 10 a.m. and Group B practice at 11:30 a.m. at Warrior Ice Arena.
On Thursday, September 24, the Bruins have a morning skate at Warrior Ice Arena at 10:30 a.m. before a preseason game at the Philadelphia Flyers at 7 p.m. at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Later that day, they also have a morning skate at 11 a.m. at Warrior Ice Arena ahead of a preseason game at the Washington Capitals at 7 p.m. at Capital One Arena. Both games are listed on NESN+ and 98.5.
There is no scheduled practice on Saturday, September 26.
The Bruins return to Warrior Ice Arena for practice on Sunday, September 27 at 10:30 a.m., then head back to TD Garden for a practice on Monday, September 28 at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, September 29 is also listed at TD Garden in Boston, though no activity is specified in the schedule provided.
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