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Get to Know a Bruin: Curtis Lazar

Birthplace: Salmon Arm, BC | Acquired: Traded to Boston April 2021

Assets: Has excellent two-way ability and a tremendous work rate. Owns plenty of character and usually plays much bigger than his below-average frame suggests. Can score key goals, too. Plays all three forward positions.

Flaws: Needs to become a more consistent point producer in the National Hockey League. Also needs to get stronger in order to play his abrasive style effectively at the highest level. Needs to also improve his setup skills.

Career Potential: Quality, versatile two-way forward with some upside.