UCLA’s Cronin calls Bruins ‘soft’ after ugly loss UCLA coach Mick Cronin call his team “soft” following Tuesday night’s blowout loss to Michigan.

How UCLA stunned South Carolina — and how high the Bruins might climb in the rankings UCLA was 0-20 against the nation’s No. 1 team. South Carolina hadn’t lost in 43 games. The Bruins ended both streaks Sunday.

Bruins ink top center Lindholm, D-man Zadorov The Bruins signed top center Elias Lindholm and defenseman Nikita Zadorov at the start of free agency.

Bruins break up goalie duo, deal Ullmark to Sens With the NHL draft and free agency on the horizon, the Boston Bruins on Monday traded veteran goaltender Linus Ullmark to the Ottawa Senators for forward Mark Kastelic, goaltender Joonas Korpisalo and the No. 25 pick in Friday’s draft in Las Vegas.

Bruins still mull G2 goalie despite Swayman gem The Bruins aren’t committing to a goaltender for Game 2 of their first-round series against the Maple Leafs on Monday even after Jeremy Swayman’s dominant 35-save performance in Game 1.

Bruins defenseman Shattenkirk fined for stick hit The NHL has fined Bruins defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk $2,734.38 for unsportsmanlike conduct after he hit Penguins winger Michael Bunting with his stick from the bench during Saturday’s game.

Bruins’ Lucic pleads not guilty to assaulting wife Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic was released on personal recognizance bail Tuesday after pleading not guilty to assaulting his wife.

Bruins: Lucic on leave of absence after ‘incident’ The Boston Bruins say Milan Lucic is taking an indefinite leave of absence from the team after he was involved in an undisclosed incident Friday night.

Bruins put Lucic on IR after taking puck to ankle Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic was placed on long-term injured reserve Saturday.

Marchand succeeds Bergeron as Bruins’ captain The Bruins named Brad Marchand their new captain on Wednesday, replacing Patrice Bergeron who retired earlier this offseason.

Garbers emerges from Bruins’ QB battle as starter UCLA head coach Chip Kelly has named Ethan Garbers the starting QB for the Bruins’ Week 1 opener against Coastal Carolina but said Collin Schlee and Dante Moore will also see playing time.

Longtime Bruins center Krejci retires at 37 Longtime Boston Bruins center David Krejci has announced he’s retiring, at age 37, after 15 seasons in the NHL.

Bruins captain Bergeron announces retirement Patrice Bergeron announced his retirement after 19 seasons with the Bruins.