The reviews for the Boston Bruins 2021-22 campaign provided mixed results through their first 43 contests. Surely they’re in a better position following the COVID break, holding a firm grip on the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.
Clearly, they’ll need upgrades between now and the trade deadline for any hope of another deep playoff run, including a second-line center and a top-four defenseman. We’ll look ahead to the marquee names on the block heading into another pivotal deadline period for Don Sweeney.
For now, we’ll look at some of Boston’s top performers and the players who need to improve.