Bruins Unveil Massive Training Camp Roster Ahead of 2024–25 Season
The Boston Bruins have released their training camp roster ahead of the 2024-25 season.
Boston's training camp will start as soon as Wednesday, with the Bruins having a roster full of five goaltenders, 17 defenseman and a whopping 28 forwards. The news comes after rookie camps across the NHL wind down to a close — with the Bruins participating in the Prospects Challenge via games against the New Jersey Devils and Pittsburgh Penguins.
Noteworthy on the Boston training camp roster are goaltender Simon Zajicek, 26-year-old Michael DiPietro and former AHL All-Star Matěj Blümel.
Simon Zajicek
Netminder Simon Zajicek was recently signed to a one-year entry-level contract with an NHL cap hit of $872,500 back in May.
Boasting with international on-ice experience, he previously appeared in 29 games with HC Litvinov of Czech Extraliga during the most recent 2024-25 season, tallying an overall record of 15-13-0 with a 2.12 goals against average and a .930 save percentage.
Zajicek stands at 6'8", weighing 187 pounds and also ranked irst across the league in save percentage and tied for second in shutouts with five.
Michael DiPietro
Another goaltender, DiPietro will enter Boston's training camp after being drafted as the No. 64 overall pick by the Vancouver Canucks in 2017. He was named to the AHL First All-Star team in 2025.
He's seen play in three NHL games so far across his career and also earned the Aldege "Baz" Bastien Award in 2025, which is awarded to the AHL's most outstanding netminder.
A left-handed goalie, DiPietro was signed in June after ranking second in wins and save percentage (tie) and third in goals against average across the AHL.
Matěj Blümel
A talented right wing, Blümel was previously considered one of the top scorers in the AHL — scoring 31 goals in 72 games with Texas in 2023-24, 72 total points in 67 games in 2024-25. He has two season with the Dallas Stars under his belt, coming off of seven games played also in the NHL with the Texas franchise in 2024-25.
He was signed to a one-year contract with the Bruins on July 1st.
The Bruins will begin their season with preseason games against the Washington Capitals, New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers. Boston's regular-season opener will also be at the Capitals on Wednesday, Oct. 8.
Tom Brady, Christian McCaffrey & Kyle Shanahan Set to Revolutionize Saudi Arabia with Flag Football
American football will now be played in Saudi Arabia, in the latest move by the Kingdom to corner the sports market.
This won’t be tackle football, but flag football. The charge is led by the greatest quarterback of all-time Tom Brady, who is now a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders and a Fox Sports commentator. There are also several active NFL players participating, including San Francisco 49ers.
The Fanatic Flag Football Classic will take place in Riyadh on March 21. ESPN’s Adam Schefter shared the news on social media, noting that 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and star running back Christian McCaffrey are also expected to join him.
Flag Football Will be an Olympic Sport
Along with Brady and McCaffrey, the tournament’s lineup is set to feature Rob Gronkowski, Saquon Barkley, CeeDee Lamb, Sauce Gardner, Myles Garrett, Brock Bowers, Maxx Crosby, Tyreek Hill, and Odell Beckham Jr. On the sidelines, Raiders’ Pete Carroll and Broncos’ Sean Payton will join Shanahan as team head coaches.
The competition will use Olympic-style flag football rules, the same sport set to return at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Play will take place on a 50-yard field with 10-yard end zones, featuring a 5-on-5 format and two 20-minute halves.
FOX Sports and Tubi will broadcast the games, with comedian and actor Kevin Hart serving as host.
Christian McCaffrey Entered the History Books on Sunday
McCaffrey snapped his long touchdown drought just before halftime in New Orleans on Sunday, earning himself a spot in an exclusive club.
McCaffrey hauled in a seven-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Mac Jones, marking the 30th receiving score of his career. With 52 rushing touchdowns already to his name, he became just the third player in NFL history to record at least 50 on the ground and 30 through the air.
Only Marshall Faulk and Lenny Moore have accomplished the feat.
It also marked McCaffrey’s first touchdown since the 2023 season.
“I’d love to get there a lot more,” McCaffrey told reporters postgame, per 49ersWebzone.com. “But no, I’m just so happy to be playing on this team and feeling good. We’ll continue to get better and grow and get ready for next week.”
The 49ers are battling numerous injuries right now, but with McCaffrey finally off the list, Sunday’s milestone was a clear reminder of the impact he can make when healthy and on the field.
In Sunday’s 26-21 win over the Saints, McCaffrey logged 13 carries for 55 yards and added six receptions on seven targets for 52 yards and a touchdown.
Kyle Shanahan Signals Many Injuries for the Niners
Shanahan reported new injuries on Monday.
Left guard Ben Bartch, spotted in a walking boot after exiting the game, has been diagnosed with a high ankle sprain and is expected to miss several weeks. Rookie Connor Colby, who played 61 of the offense’s 71 snaps following Bartch’s departure, will step in as his replacement.
The offensive line suffered another setback as Spencer Burford, who played five special teams snaps, sustained a knee injury and may miss time.
The 49ers can explore the open market for offensive-line reinforcements or turn to their practice squad, which features Nick Zakelj, Drake Nugent, and Kilian Zierer.
Kyle Juszczyk, who played just 10 snaps before exiting with a concussion, remains in the NFL’s independent protocol. After the game, the fullback was seen wearing sunglasses commonly used by players in the protocol to manage light sensitivity.
Siran Neal, who was evaluated for a concussion during the game and initially cleared to return, began experiencing symptoms on Monday. The defensive back played 17 special teams snaps and must be cleared by the league’s independent protocol, like Juszczyk, before returning.
Meanwhile, receiver Jauan Jennings, already managing a shoulder injury from Week 1, is now day-to-day with an ankle issue sustained Sunday. Shanahan didn’t specify a high ankle sprain, noting that the injury will be reevaluated as the week progresses.
