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Boston Bruins: Charlie McAvoy Ready to Lead the Defense in 2021

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 04: Charlie McAvoy #73 of the Boston Bruins skates with the puck during a game against the Vancouver Canucks at TD Garden on February 4, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Charlie McAvoy is ready to be the new face of the Boston Bruins defense in 2021.

The biggest blow to the Boston Bruins in 2020 free agency was when defensemen Torey Krug bolted for the St. Louis Blues after nine years with the Bruins. Then factor in captain Zdeno Chara considering retirement instead of returning for a 15th season with the Black and Gold, the blue line will have a different look in 2021.