At the risk of stoking the flames down in Foxborough, Don Sweeney and the Bruins have “cash to burn” this summer.
An overachieving Bruins roster patched together with bargain-bin signings should receive a significant boost over the offseason, especially with Boston entering free agency with over $21 million in cap space (per CapFriendly).
If they find a taker for Linus Ullmark, the Bruins could have $26 million in spending power.
But which players should they target?
With the July 1 free-agent feeding frenzy nearly upon us, here’s a look at some intriguing targets for the Bruins — sorted out based on specific needs within Boston’s depth chart:
A top-six center
Far and away the most glaring vacancy on Boston’s roster, the Bruins are in desperate need of another impact forward to slot in down the middle.