The Boston Bruins have found their next general manager, and he will come from within the organization.
The team announced Wednesday that Don Sweeney will be the next GM. Peter Chiarelli was fired from the position April 15.
“Don Sweeney stood out amongst an incredibly talented group of candidates that we considered for this hire,” Bruins CEO Charlie Jacobs said in a team statement. “He carries a unique and impressive mix of playing experience, front office experience and business acumen. Don has complete understanding of what it means to be a Bruin and we have full confidence in him to steward the organization back to being Stanley Cup contenders year in and year out.”
Sweeney, who’s worked in Boston’s front office for nine years, previously served as Boston’s assistant GM and as GM of the Providence Bruins.
“I am both excited and humbled for the opportunity to be named the General Manager of the Boston Bruins,” Sweeney said in the statement. “I would like to thank the entire Jacobs’ family and specifically Mr. Jacobs and Charlie, as well as (Bruins president Cam Neely), for bestowing the confidence and trust in me to direct this historic franchise in which I have been a part of for 24 years.
“My family and friends have been extremely supportive throughout the General Manager search process and I certainly want to acknowledge them today to show my heartfelt appreciation. I am fully aware of everyone’s expectations to move the organization forward. The challenges ahead rests with the players, the coaches and the management group to work hard to make the necessary changes to bring the Bruins back to the forefront of contending for the Stanley Cup.”
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