Boston Bruins: Three big questions heading into the 2019-20 season
By Filip Canda
Will the goalkeeping continue to be elite for Boston?
The goaltending of the Boston Bruins; that’s the alpha and omega of their possible success. When Tuukka Rask has a solid goalie partner and suddenly didn’t have to carry the team on his back, it paid dividends for the team.
In the past, when the Bruins failed to find a suitable partner for the Finnish netminder, the Bruins missed the playoffs and struggled dramatically. That’s the reason why the Bruins paid the price and signed Jaroslav Halak to a $2.75 million-per-year contract. The Bruins know how important is it for them to have Tuukka Rask rested when needed.
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In the playoffs, the Bruins had a ton of success with Tuukka Rask being in the MVP form. He was just one win away from winning the Conn Smythe Trophy. The Bruins want to repeat that, to say the least.
Can Jaroslav Halak appear in more than 40 games during the regular season and help the Bruins as he did in the 2018-19 campaign?
For the 34-year-old Halak, the nerves shouldn’t be there anymore. He is going to be an unrestricted free agent next summer. Would the Bruins consider his trade before the Trade Deadline if the playoffs are near to being clinched?
One thing is sure if the duo of Rask and Halak can maintain their level of play, and, their extremely correct partnership, the Boston Bruins are going to be a very tough opponent to beat next year. Besides, the playoffs could be a clear thing and the absolute minimum marker of the season’s success, again.