Don Sweeney, who played 16 seasons in the NHL, was named the new general manager of the Bruins on Wednesday.

Sweeney, 48, replaces Peter Chiarelli, who was fired April 15. Sweeney, who has served the past six seasons as the assistant general manager, becomes the eighth GM in franchise history. The 2015-16 season will be his 10th in the Bruins' front office.