Boston Bruins
· 2026-07-14
The Boston Bruins have made significant changes to their Hockey Operations Department, with a focus on building a strong team for the upcoming season. As of July 2026, the Bruins stand 5th in the Eastern Conference with a 45-27 record, on a winning streak.
The Boston Bruins have announced the following changes to their Hockey Operations Department: Kevyn Adams has been named Senior Advisor to the General Manager, Dennis Bonvie has been named Assistant General Manager, Player Personnel, Jeremy Rogalski has been named Assistant General Manager, Analytics and Strategy, and Alex Gimenez has been named Director of Hockey Operations, Collective Bargaining Agreement. The Bruins have also announced that Evan Gold will be departing the organization to pursue other opportunities in the National Hockey League, effective August 1.
These changes recognize the hard work and growth of people within the organization while also adding experienced voices to the group. As General Manager Don Sweeney said, "I'm confident Kevyn, Dennis, Jeremy, and Alex will each play an important role as we continue to improve our team both this upcoming season and beyond."
Kevyn Adams, a Washington, D.C. native, has been named Senior Advisor to the General Manager after most recently serving as General Manager of the Buffalo Sabres. Prior to being named General Manager, he held several roles within the Sabres organization, including Senior Vice President of Business Administration, and previously served on the team's coaching staff as an Assistant Coach (2011-13) and Development Coach (2009-11). Adams was originally selected by Boston in the first round (25th overall) of the 1993 NHL Entry Draft and appeared in 540 career NHL games with Toronto, Columbus, Florida, Carolina, Phoenix, and Chicago, recording 59 goals and 77 assists for 136 points.
Dennis Bonvie, a native of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, has been named Assistant General Manager, Player Personnel, after serving as Director of Pro Scouting since the 2022-23 season. He previously spent seven seasons as a professional scout with the Bruins after beginning his scouting career with the Toronto Maple Leafs and later serving as a professional scout with the Chicago Blackhawks from 2009-15. During his time in Chicago, he was part of three Stanley Cup championship teams (2010, 2013, 2015). In his 15-year professional playing career, Bonvie appeared in 891 American Hockey League games, recording 84 goals and 191 assists for 275 points, and remains the AHL's all-time leader in penalty minutes (4,493).
Jeremy Rogalski, a native of West Springfield, Massachusetts, has been named Assistant General Manager, Analytics and Strategy, after serving as Director of Hockey Analytics since July 2017. He previously served as Hockey Operations Assistant from 2015.
The Bruins also announced that Evan Gold will be departing the organization to pursue other opportunities in the National Hockey League, effective August 1. As General Manager Don Sweeney said, "I'd also like to thank Evan for his contributions over the past several seasons. He has been a valued member of our Hockey Operations Department, and we appreciate everything he has done for our organization. We wish Evan and his family all the best as he pursues his next opportunity in the National Hockey League."
The Boston Bruins are looking to build a strong team for the upcoming season, and these changes to their Hockey Operations Department are a step in the right direction. With a focus on analytics and strategy, the Bruins are poised to make a strong push for the playoffs.
The Bruins' 45-27 record, on a winning streak, is a testament to their hard work and dedication to the sport. As the team continues to build and improve, fans can expect to see exciting hockey in the months to come.
The Boston Bruins are committed to building a winning team, and these changes to their Hockey Operations Department are a key part of that plan. With a focus on analytics and strategy, the Bruins are poised to make a strong push for the playoffs.