Another shot at next season

Team: 2023-24 Boston Bruins

Initial Creation Date: Apr. 6, 2023

Published: Apr. 11, 2023

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

- It's a transition year. I think this is a competitive roster but not one that's going to compete for a cup.
- Thin down the middle which is not how you win in the NHL.
- Zacha isn't a 1C. Coyle is much better as a 3C. Frederic has a history of playing center in the NHL and if anyone's going to move into the middle I think it'd be him
- I like the idea of Merkulov and Lysell starting on the 3rd line and seeing what they have there. If Frederic can take another step and those two are ready that could be a good line.
- We have help coming up soon at center. Poitras, Harrison, and Merkulov all have experience playing Center. Even if they might be better suited on the wings in the pros it gives us options and we can afford to try out Coyle and Zacha as the top centers until they are ready. I dont think Beecher is projecting as a top 6 center but I like him as a defensive bottom 6 center a lot.

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