Boston Offseason Realistic

Team: 2020-21 Boston Bruins

Initial Creation Date: Sep. 19, 2020

Published: Sep. 19, 2020

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

A bit more realistic of an offseason - with the signing of Debrusk and Grzelcyk, Pietrangelo or another really big name UFA is off the table. This team won the President's Trophy just last year, depth scoring/defense is all they need to add.

Some might question the Merrill and Smith signings -> Merrill is a solid defensive defenseman whose team controls the puck (53% corsi last year) when he is on the ice. Solid for 3rd pairing, but can handle 2nd pairing minutes too (avg 18 mins on ice last season with VEG).
As for Smith, he gives you about 20 goals a season as a 2nd/3rd liner, absolutely spectacular Corsi and Fenwick numbers, and is consistently on the ice for more goals than against. Although he only posted 31 points last year, Nashville's offense struggled. I think this could be a sneaky signing for Boston that could really help their forward core.

Goaltending is solid for another year, so no real need to pursue anyone there. If Rask wants out, then Boston could go to the FA market.

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