Team: 2024-25 Boston Bruins

Initial Creation Date: Jul. 2, 2023

Published: Jul. 3, 2023

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

Our roster this year does not inspire much confidence. If Bergeron comes back, maybe they pull something together and capitalize on their budget signings. Regardless, after this season, the Bs will have to transition to the future.
Merkulov, Beecher, McLaughlin, Lorhei, and Mitchell should all see time this season, and maybe Lysell makes the jump too. There should be ample cap space on top of that to make a determination about a 1C in free agency, as a lot of the trade targets they have for this year are gonna be hitting the market. Signing one of them as a bridge 1C and getting Zacha back on the wing might be ideal, unless he really proves to be a 2C for the team this year.
Of our C prospects, the only ones who could project as top 6 guys are Poitras and Harrison (as a 1 and 2 respectively) but they both probably need at least a whole year in Providence. But giving them a shot next season isn't out of the question. So we go forward with a top 6 of Zacha, Pasta, March, DeBrusk, a rookie, and a Vet until people can be moved around.
Swayman, DeBrusk, and Frederic (if he's still here) will all be due lock down raises as core guys with Pasta for the next 5 years. If DeBrusk puts up 30 goals, I don't see him getting less than 6.5, and given the goalie market set between Sorokin and Koorpisalo this offseason, Swayman could command 7+.
All in all, if this is the last dance with Bergy, Marchand, and now Lucic, it'll at least be a fun ride, but the future is still fun to think about!