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Boston Bruins: 3 players that most need an injury-free campaign

By Luke Ryan

PITTSBURGH, PA - MARCH 10: Boston Bruins Defenseman Matt Grzelcyk (48) skates off the ice with an apparent injury during the second period in the NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Boston Bruins on March 10, 2019, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. (Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - MARCH 10: Boston Bruins Defenseman Matt Grzelcyk (48) skates off the ice with an apparent injury during the second period in the NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Boston Bruins on March 10, 2019, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. (Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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ST. LOUIS, MO - JUNE 3: Boston Bruins' Zdeno Chara is helped off the ice after an injury in the second period. The St. Louis Blues host the Boston Bruins in Game 4 of the 2019 Stanley Cup Finals at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO on June 3, 2019. (Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
ST. LOUIS, MO – JUNE 3: Boston Bruins’ Zdeno Chara is helped off the ice after an injury in the second period. The St. Louis Blues host the Boston Bruins in Game 4 of the 2019 Stanley Cup Finals at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO on June 3, 2019. (Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) /

Honorable Mentions

Anders Bjork

Although Anders Bjork ultimately missed out on a Boston Bruins roster spot, there will be definite interest around his ability to not be downed with another shoulder injury this season.

Should he suffer another injury blow, especially a shoulder one, it could spell the end of his chances of making the Boston Bruins roster long-term. His showing in training camp and pre-season suggests he’s ready, but it’s going to be heavily reliant upon a healthy year with the Providence Bruins first.

Zdeno Chara

This could well be the Boston Bruins captain, Zdeno Chara’s last go around the league. To lose any of what might be his final year to injury would be a real downer.

Given his showing in the Stanley Cup Final, playing through a broken jaw among other injuries, it’s safe to say his warrior spirit won’t let him sit out for long even if he does suffer any injury setbacks.

Charlie Coyle

Charlie Coyle, in his first few campaigns as a member of the Minnesota Wild was ever-present, managing a truly impressive consecutive games tally. However, after going down with a broken leg in the 2017-18 campaign, there has since been lingering doubts about his health.

Whilst there’s no reason to expect any sort of recurrence of lower-body injuries, there is always that modicum of doubt.

For the Boston Bruins, losing Charlie Coyle for any extended period would massively change the shape of their roster. He’s a lock both as third-line center and likely in a power-play role with a high likelihood of a real break-out campaign.

The Boston Bruins will be hoping there are no issues here for the Massachusetts native.

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