For the first time in quite a while, the Boston Bruins appeared to be nearing full strength when Nick Foligno returned from injury.
Of course, Foligno has since gone back out with another injury, but his return raised some looming tough decisions about the forward corps once the injury bug decides to vacate Boston’s locker room.
Some decisions are easier than others
Given how the top six forwards have been playing lately, we’ll assume for the sake or argument that the top six will remain intact:
Brad Marchand - Patrice Bergeron - Craig Smith
Taylor Hall - Erik Haula - David Pastrnak
There may be some juggling between Smith and Pastrnak, or with Haula and another center, but those six skaters are going to be in the mix in some fashion.