The Bruins are reportedly filling out some of their depth-chart vacancies up front by bringing aboard a veteran winger with a strong netfront presence.
According to multiple reports, the Bruins are signing forward James van Riemsdyk to a one-year, $1 million contract. Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli added that Boston is continuing to target other veterans on inexpensive deals.
With Boston’s new deal, Don Sweeney still has $12.6 million in cap space to sign another six forwards to the roster, along with any other roster tweaks.
If the Bruins are unable to re-sign Tyler Bertuzzi, van Riemsdyk stands as a cheaper option up front in a netfront role.