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Boston Bruins: 5 bold predictions for the 2021 season

By Jack Long

TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 09: Braden Holtby #70 of the Washington Capitals makes a save against David Pastrnak #88 of the Boston Bruins during the first period in an Eastern Conference Round Robin game during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 09, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 09: Braden Holtby #70 of the Washington Capitals makes a save against David Pastrnak #88 of the Boston Bruins during the first period in an Eastern Conference Round Robin game during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 09, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images) /
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Aug 29, 2020; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning forward Barclay Goodrow (19) and Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (73) skate during game four of the second round of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 29, 2020; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning forward Barclay Goodrow (19) and Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (73) skate during game four of the second round of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports /

The 2021 NHL season is sure to be an interesting one. Here are some bold predictions for what is to come for the Boston Bruins.

It’s finally here. NHL, and more specifically. Boston Bruins‘ hockey is back! It is sure to be a season like no other with many unanswered questions, but no one is complaining.

The Bruins are in a weird period of their organization’s history and this roster is going into a “prove em” season. What should we expect from this Bruins team and the organization as a whole?

5. David Pastrnak will lead the Boston Bruins in scoring this season.

The Boston Bruins are lucky enough to have several candidates that could be considered favourites for this title.

David Pastrnak is unfortunately starting the 2021 season on the injured reserve and will not join the Bruins for their opening road trip. Bruins fans shouldn’t expect the team to rush their superstar winger back. Pastrnak has returned to the ice and is already ahead of schedule, but an early February timeline still seems likely.

Even though David Pastrnak will be playing catch up in a Boston Bruins point race — he should still be the early favourite to end on top. Pastrnak’s production has consistently climbed year after year and a healthy and fresh 2021 Pasta should be no different.

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4. Boston Bruins stud defenceman Charlie McAvoy will cement himself as a Top-10 defenceman in the NHL.

The NHL Network listed Charlie McAvoy as their No. 9 defenceman in their annual #NHLTopPlayers list. Nonethless, McAvoy continues to not garner the full respect of NHL circles.

McAvoy tied his career-high in points and led the Boston Bruins in ice time in 2020. He also led the Bruins in blocked shots and ranked third in hits.

McAvoy will be called on this season more than ever with the losses of Torey Krug and captain Zdeno Chara.

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