James Hagens with David Pastrnak on the top line? Dean Letourneau at No. 2 RW? Assessing future lineup strengths and holes.

Fluto Shinzawa is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the Boston Bruins. He has covered the team since 2006, formerly as a staff writer for The Boston Globe.

The identity of the 2025-26 Bruins is clear. But there is a shortage of offensive skill. The Bruins did not improve their middle-six forwards. — Fluto Shinzawa Buffalo Sabres: C+ ...

But even if Marner becomes available, the cost would eat up too much of the Bruins’ free cash. Their more efficient avenue would be to chase several less expensive alternatives. — Fluto Shinzawa ...

Before the free-agent frenzy begins on July 1, The Athletic asked its NHL staff to identify the biggest need for all 32 teams.

Lastly, there have been a handful of retirements so far this summer, and three former Bruins officially hung up their skates within the past week: Blake Wheeler, Riley Nash, and Jaroslav Halak.

From jerseys that stood the test of time to duds that teams couldn't ditch soon enough, here's the best and worst for every ...

Fluto Shinzawa is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the Boston Bruins. He has covered the team since 2006, formerly as a staff writer for The Boston Globe.

Bruins depth chart: What holes are left to fill in free agency and trades after recent re-signings? By Fluto Shinzawa June 30, 2025 ...

Bruins’ James Hagens vows to remember ‘every team’ that passed on him, and why Sean Kuraly came home By Fluto Shinzawa July 3, 2025 6:13 pm EDT ...

Fluto Shinzawa is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the Boston Bruins. He has covered the team since 2006, formerly as a staff writer for The Boston Globe.

The Boston Bruins have several areas of need that they must address during the 2025 NHL Draft, including talent down the middle.