Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins have a decent mix of veterans and young players in their lineup. Some of the younger guys showed good potential last season and will be looking to take that next step.
John Beecher
John Beecher registered seven goals and three assists for ten points in 52 games with the Bruins last season. The 23-year-old is a first-round pick (30th overall) of the Bruins from the 2019 NHL draft. This season will be his sophomore season, and he's hoping for a sophomore breakout and not a sophomore slump. Beecher will become a restricted free agent (RFA) after this season, so a breakout season could lead to a bigger payday.
Matthew Poitras
Matthew Poitras is a 20-year-old forward who registered five goals and ten assists for 15 points in 33 games last season for the Bruins. He was drafted by the Bruins in the second round of the 2022 NHL draft with the 54th overall pick. Like Beecher, Poitras is looking for a breakout and not a slump in his sophomore season.
Mason Lohrei
Mason Lohrei is a 23-year-old defenseman. After two seasons at Ohio State University, he turned pro last season. He split his time between the AHL and the NHL. With the Bruins, Lohrei registered four goals and nine assists for 13 points in 41 games. During the Bruins 2024 playoff run, Lohrei looked like he belonged in the NHL, so expect to see him get more playing time, which could lead to a nice breakout season.