Despite the harsh finality of a season-ending playoff defeat, Bruins fans can look to a promising future. Even with a quadragenarian captain, Boston has plenty of reasons to be excited for a youth movement.
The most tangible aspect of the Bruins’ future is found in the young players already in the lineup. And not only are the likes of Brandon Carlo, Jake Debrusk, Charlie McAvoy, and David Pastrnak involved, but each proved themselves vital at various points in the past season.
Behind that quartet is a deep group full of potential. A few faces have already made their NHL debuts.