THIS IS THE BEST NEWS WE COULD HOPE FOR: Boston Bruins Fans and NHL Community Are Overjoyed as Boston Bruins Owner Jeremy Jacobs Makes Major Announcement Making Star Tanner Jeannot the New…… (five‑year, $17 million cornerstone of bottom‑six grit & leadership)
In a move sending waves through the NHL, Bruins owner Jeremy Jacobs and management have just made an announcement that Boston fans have been waiting for — Tanner Jeannot is now officially under a long‑term contract with the Bruins that marks him as a foundational piece of the team’s new identity.
Here are all the details, the reactions, and what this means:
The Announcement
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On July 1, 2025, Tanner Jeannot signed a five‑year, $17 million contract with the Boston Bruins.
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The deal carries an average annual value (AAV) of $3.4 million.
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Jeannot comes in as a physical, hard‑hitting forward, known for his toughness, leadership, and intensity.
Why This Moves the Needle
Grit & Physicality
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Jeannot is not just rough around the edges; his style of play includes significant hitting, forechecking, and playing with a toughness that other teams respect — or fear
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Boston has been missing that consistent physical presence, especially as the Bruins look to blend speed, skill, and honest hard work. Jeannot delivers on that front.
Leadership & Culture
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One of the big parts of the deal: Jeannot is being seen as more than a “bottom‑six grinder.” The Bruins expect him to help mentor younger players, step into leadership moments, and carry forward the hard‑nosed, competitive identity Boston has long been known for.
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This also signals a commitment from ownership and management (led by Don Sweeney and backed by Jeremy Jacobs) to building around players who embody grit and character, not just points
Fan & Community Reaction
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Bruins fans and the broader NHL community are very happy. Many feel this is a statement signing showing Boston isn’t just chasing stars, but also the kind of heart‑and‑soul players that define playoff hockey.
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There’s also optimism: if Jeannot can stay healthy and recapture even part of the offensive punch he once had (his breakout season with 24 goals and 41 points in 2021‑22), Boston is getting great value
What This Means Going Forward
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Jeannot is expected to occupy a “bottom‑six” role where his physical game can have maximum leverage — playing tough minutes, engaging physically, and providing energy. But there’s also hope he can contribute more offensively than in recent season
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Boston’s lineup is reshaping. With younger talent coming in, veterans like Jeannot will be key to helping ease transitions, setting tone in practice, and holding teammates accountable
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There’s also a cap investment here, so management is betting on Jeannot staying healthy and consistent over the full five years. His recent injury doesn’t seem to have deterred Boston from making this long‑term commitment
The Big Picture
Whatever you want to call it — a cornerstone of toughness, a culture piece, a player who embodies what being a Bruin means — Tanner Jeannot’s deal signals that the Bruins are leaning into their identity. They’re saying: “We will be hard to play against. We will be physical. We will value leadership, not just offensive stats.”
If Jeannot becomes the kind of presence fans hope for — someone who rouses the crowd, makes life difficult for opponents, and pushes younger Bruins to grow — this could be one of those signings looked back upon as a turning point.
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