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Boston Bruins Sign Goaltender Max Lundgren to Entry-Level Deal

3/30/2026

Summary

Story summary

Max Lundgren, goaltender, signed a one-year entry-level contract with the Boston Bruins for 2026-27, cap hit $952,500.
The 23-year-old led Merrimack College to first Hockey East title and earned MVP after 49 championship saves.
He finished the season with a 21-16-2 record and a .920 save percentage.
Lundgren will report to the Providence Bruins, joining Michael DiPietro and Simon Zajicek.
The move raises questions about potential trades within the organization.

History

Historical Context

In 2023, Merrimack College secured its first Hockey East Championship, a notable milestone since the conference's establishment in 1984. Goaltender Max Lundgren's 49 saves in the final earned him MVP honors, reflecting the increasing competitiveness of collegiate hockey. Lundgren's subsequent signing with the Boston Bruins for $952,500 may indicate strategic shifts within the team, influencing future player dynamics.

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Story summary

Max Lundgren, goaltender, signed a one-year entry-level contract with the Boston Bruins for 2026-27, cap hit $952,500.
The 23-year-old led Merrimack College to first Hockey East title and earned MVP after 49 championship saves.
He finished the season with a 21-16-2 record and a .920 save percentage.
Lundgren will report to the Providence Bruins, joining Michael DiPietro and Simon Zajicek.
The move raises questions about potential trades within the organization.

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