Oct 11, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37) against the Washington Capitals at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
2. Patrice Bergeron
Leadership and consistency. Patrice Bergeron remains one of the most consistent players in all of the NHL. He is always a top face-off center, and his offense helps him to remain a premiere talent in the league. With 23 goals and 32 assists last year, there is some room for improvement however. His role in face-offs, the penalty kill and the power play is what sets Bergeron apart though. Bergeron is optimistic about the new look Bruins team. “I have a lot of trust in Don and the management group. We brought in a bunch of guys that were excited to be here, want to be here and have a lot of talent as well…a lot of young guys as well with prospects and whatnot. I’m looking forward to it, and I’m excited.”