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Unexpected player to make the Boston Bruins roster: NHL insider just confirmed it
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An NHL insider has just confirmed that an unexpected player is set to make the Boston Bruins' roster, and it's surprising.
The Boston Bruins appear to currently have some intriguing roster battles, yet, one young forward has been suggested to have done enough to make his presence in the organization's opening night roster.
This past offseason, the Boston Bruins were undoubtedly active, as this Original Six organization signed several depth players in hopes to improve their bottom six lineup.
One of these acquired players over the summer, who has been battling for a roster spot is 25-year old, Matej Blumel, who signed with the organization to a one-year, $875,000 contract.
Now, new insight by an NHL insider has unveiled that this player has been confirmed to have earned a roster spot for the upcoming 2025/26 NHL season.
NHL insider confirms Matej Blumel has officially earned a roster spot with the Boston Bruins
Boston Bruins insider, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic, believes that this skilled forward has officially earned a spot on the Boston Bruins' roster.
«Blumel has practiced as the right-side shooter on the No. 2 PP unit,» Shinzawa wrote on Thursday. «He's taken five-on-five shifts with Zacha.
«These are signals the Bruins are comfortable with the ex-Dallas Star breaking camp with the varsity as either the No. 2 left wing or No. 3 right wing,» Shinzawa continued. «One more good preseason appearance could help the 25-year-old wrap up his spot.»
«These are signals the Bruins are comfortable with the ex-Dallas Star breaking camp with the varsity as either the No. 2 left wing or No. 3 right wing,» Shinzawa continued. «One more good preseason appearance could help the 25-year-old wrap up his spot.»
While it is not set in stone whether or not the Boston Bruins will in fact give Blumel a spot on the organization's roster for the upcoming 2025/26 NHL season, it will be confirmed on the Bruins' opening night which will take place on October 8, 2025, against the Washington Capitals.
Do you think that Boston Bruins' recently acquired forward, Matej Blumel, deserves a spot on the organization's roster?
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OCTOBRE 2 | 153 ANSWERS Unexpected player to make the Boston Bruins roster: NHL insider just confirmed it Do you think that Boston Bruins' recently acquired forward, Matej Blumel, deserves a spot on the organization's roster? | ||
| Yes | 94 | 61.4 % |
| I think so | 30 | 19.6 % |
| No | 23 | 15 % |
| I don't think so | 6 | 3.9 % |
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