Feb 20, 2021; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Buffalo Sabres goaltender Linus Ullmark (35) sticks the puck aside against the New Jersey Devils during the third period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
The Boston Bruins went into 2021 Free Agency with a lot to do. They needed to add a left-shot, big, physical defenseman, add bottom-six forwards, and add a goaltender. Surprisingly, but satisfyingly, B’s general manager Don Sweeney was able to get all three of these things done.
However, some of these moves require additional transactions as Boston has a surplus of the same position or need to upgrade the position (in some fans’ opinions).