
Why the Bruins’ Busy Free Agency Could Leave Their Biggest Flaw Unfixed—And What It Means for the Season
And then NHL free agency opened, and that positive momentum was halted.
If you’re looking for a word to describe the moves the Bruins made on Day 1 of free agency, puzzling is a good one.
The Bruins were one of the league’s worst offensive teams last season. They ranked 21st in goals scored, 29th in power-play percentage, 31st in high-danger chances and 29th in shots on net at even strength. They had the fourth-worst power play. Only two players who finished the season on the roster — David Pastrnak and Geekie — scored more than 17 goals.
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