Fresh off two straight disappointing regular season exits, the Bruins are hoping to prove doubters wrong when they drop the puck against the Blue Jackets in Columbus. Will this be the year that they return to the playoffs? Or will a disgruntled fanbase see a similar brand of hockey from the last two years and call for changes in the organization?
There are many questions that need answers, but it’s always fun to prognosticate what might happen. With that in mind, here are five bold predictions for the 2016-17 season.
1. Brad Marchand finishes in top three in goals
