Team: 2023-24 Boston Bruins

Initial Creation Date: Jun. 14, 2023

Published: Jun. 14, 2023

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

Overall, I tried to keep the trade count low as a bunch of moves always seem unlikely (the Reilly deal most likely will become a buyout as well). Trade details are below, but the rest of the thought process is as follows:

UFAs
- Bergeron returns for bonus heavy deal, Krejci retires.
- Schenn could be a solid 3rd pair with Zboril and should be affordable. The hope is Lohrei will be ready at some point mid-season to slot in for one them anyway.
- Hathaway wasn't great down the stretch, but he could be a valuable guy to bring back as a youth infusion will take place in the bottom six. If they find a guy they feel can bring similar skillset/leadership for cheaper I'm all aboard.

RFAs
- Starting with Swayman. I get the AAV might look low but he has been a backup goalie throughout his career. Plus, perhaps he takes a little less to help keep Ullmark and stay in Boston, then the two sides can agree to a higher AAV extension during the season.
- Frederic will be an interesting case. Again, the AAV might look low but he still has stretches of nothingness in his play. He could be a trade chip, but a slight raise from his $1.5 million salary last year on a "prove it deal" is probably best for both sides.

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