Michael Kesselring, a standout defenseman for the Utah Hockey Club, has been selected to represent Team USA at the upcoming 2025 IIHF World Championship in Denmark and Sweden. At 25, Kesselring is building on a successful season where he achieved career-highs in various statistical categories, including goals and assists. He previously made an impact on the international stage with two goals and an assist during last year's tournament.

Joining Kesselring on Team USA are fellow Granite State connections Drew O'Connor and two Boston Bruins players, Jeremy Swayman and Mason Lohrei. O'Connor, now with the Vancouver Canucks after a trade from the Pittsburgh Penguins, brings valuable NHL experience, while Swayman has had a solid season in net with a record of 22-29.

Boston Bruins' CEO Charlie Jacobs pledged the team's return to playoff contention, despite a dismal last-place finish. Jacobs emphasized health and upcoming summer additions as pivotal to the Bruins' future success. The team experienced significant struggles, including firing coach Jim Montgomery early in the season, trading star players like Brad Marchand, and finishing with the lowest point percentage in 18 years.

President Cam Neely expressed disappointment in the season, highlighting the need for a reset. GM Don Sweeney is focused on enhancing the team's offensive capabilities, especially on the wings, while also reinstating a strong defensive identity. Goaltenders Jeremy Swayman and Joonas Korpisalo failed to meet expectations, contributing to the team’s overall issues. As the search for a new head coach begins, the Bruins are determined to emerge from this challenging period.

David Pastrnak publicly praised Joe Sacco for his coaching during a challenging interim period for the Boston Bruins. Sacco stepped in after Jim Montgomery's firing and managed the team through the end of the season, showing resilience in a tough situation. Players like Jeremy Swayman and Pavel Zacha pondered their participation in the upcoming World Championships, and several players are dealing with injuries. Charlie McAvoy looks ahead to next season's leadership summit, aiming to establish a new team culture after losing several leaders. Nikita Zadorov reflected on his penalty issues, indicating improvement as the season progressed.