A Boston Bruins defenseman is reportedly set to leave the organization during free agency
The Boston Bruins are reportedly set to depart with a defenseman this offseason during free agency, and it's shocking.
The Bruins organization is allegedly set to depart with defenseman,
Henri Jokiharju, this offseason during NHL free agency, and a Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman,
Dante Fabbro, may emerge as a top target if the organization lets their blueliner walk.
Henri Jokiharju's time in Boston
Henri Jokiharju's time is Boston may be short-lived, and although his arrival in Boston came quietly, his impact never went unnoticed.
Jokiharju was acquired by the Boston Bruins organization in a last-minute move at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline, which ultimately gave the Bruins the type of steady and reliable play they were in desperate need of heading into their postseason push.
However, with free agency approaching, anything is possible, and there is growing speculation and uncertainty regarding whether or not this blueliner will be in Boston's lineup for the 2025/25 NHL season.
The Boston Bruins' Don Sweeney's salary cap decisions have been looming, and there is a real chance that Jokiharju heads elsewhere this summer.
Jokiharju's departure from Boston may pivot the organization towards Dante Fabbro
According to a recent report by
The Hockey News, a potential replacement for the Boston Bruins has already been suggested, Dante Fabbro.
Fabbro's career took an immense turn when he was claimed off waivers from Nashville, and the defenseman just came off a strong season with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
His mix of defensive stability and offenseive upside would give the Bruins a player who can log immense minutes without sacrificing any structure, which can help the organization immensely during their re-tool.
Do you think the Boston Bruins should replace
Henri Jokiharju for the Columbus Blue Jackets' Dante Fabbro?
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JUIN 2 | 284 ANSWERS A Boston Bruins defenseman is reportedly set to leave the organization during free agency Do you think the Boston Bruins should replace Henri Jokiharju for the Columbus Blue Jackets' Dante Fabbro? |
Yes | 117 | 41.2 % |
I'm unsure | 77 | 27.1 % |
No | 82 | 28.9 % |
Absolutely not | 8 | 2.8 % |
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