The Bruins took to the ice for their first two skating sessions of 2024 training camp on Thursday at Warrior Ice Arena. The nearly four-hour practice round included two separate groups.
Jeremy Swayman stood as the lone absence.
While Swayman’s ongoing contract dispute still stands as the top storyline hovering over the Bruins, Thursday’s practices presented several noteworthy moments as the rest of Boston’s roster starts ramping up for the new season.
Here are a few takeaways from Day 1 of Boston’s on-ice work:
Matt Poitras ready to earn his keep
Unlike last fall, the Bruins have options when it comes to determining Matt Poitras’ next steps.