SHOCKING NEWS: Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney’s gave indefinite suspension to 3Bruins’ greatly affected & potenti………..see more 

While the Bruins have yet to release an official statement with full details, early sources suggest that the suspensions are tied to an incident during a team trip last week, which involved a breach of team protocols and conduct policies. The names of the players involved have not been officially disclosed, but insiders close to the organization suggest that the suspended individuals include at least one top-six forward and a veteran defenseman — both crucial to the Bruins’ on-ice strategy and locker room leadership.

“This Was Not a Light Decision” — Sweeney

Don Sweeney addressed the media briefly this morning, stating:

“We have standards in this organization — for professionalism, for conduct, and for accountability. After a thorough internal review, I’ve made the decision to suspend three players indefinitely. This was not a light decision, but one I believe is necessary to maintain the integrity of this team.”

He declined to answer questions about the specific nature of the incident or when (or if) the players might return.

Locker Room in Disarray?

One Bruins staffer, speaking anonymously, said the decision has “rattled” the locker room and could seriously impact team morale and cohesion heading into training camp.

“These are guys everyone looks up to. Losing them — even temporarily — is going to change the whole atmosphere.”