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Austin Sabourin
August 21, 2023  (3:26 PM)
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Recently, during an appearance on NHL Tonight, David Pagnotta from The Fourth Period delved into the Boston Bruins' offseason strategy. He provided insights into the various avenues the Bruins have explored to strengthen their roster.

Exploring Potential Trades

Pagnotta revealed that in July, the Bruins had actively examined multiple options. They had shown interest in potentially bringing in Mark Scheifele from the Winnipeg Jets. Additionally, they had cautiously inquired about the price tags associated with Elias Lindholm and Mikael Backlund from the Calgary Flames.

Jonathan Toews and the Bruins Connection

Pagnotta also highlighted the intriguing link between the Boston Bruins and NHL veteran Jonathan Toews. Despite Toews' primary focus on recovering from Long Covid, there had been murmurs of the Bruins as a potential destination. Shortly after this mention, it was announced that Toews had chosen to sit out the entire 2023-24 NHL season, aiming for a comeback in the 2024-25 campaign.

Centerman Challenges and Strategies

With the retirements of Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci, the Boston Bruins face significant challenges in the center position. Heading into the new season, the team might rely on Charlie Coyle and Pavel Zacha as their top two centermen. Despite the absence of direct replacements, it's clear the Bruins are actively exploring options.

Given the constraints in draft capital and cap flexibility for the next two seasons, the Bruins are likely to focus on trades involving their existing NHL roster to secure high-end center talent.

As the Bruins gear up for the upcoming season, their efforts to address the center position underscore their commitment to maintaining a competitive edge on the ice.

Source prohockeyrumors

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