Boston Bruins: 5 players to keep an eye on in 2021-22

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 31: Charlie Coyle #13 of the Boston Bruins celebrates his goal against the New York Islanders at 2:38 of the first period in Game Two of the Second Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the TD Garden on May 31, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 31: Charlie Coyle #13 of the Boston Bruins celebrates his goal against the New York Islanders at 2:38 of the first period in Game Two of the Second Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the TD Garden on May 31, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MAY 31: Charlie Coyle #13 of the Boston Bruins celebrates his goal against the New York Islanders at 2:38 of the first period in Game Two of the Second Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the TD Garden on May 31, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MAY 31: Charlie Coyle #13 of the Boston Bruins celebrates his goal against the New York Islanders at 2:38 of the first period in Game Two of the Second Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the TD Garden on May 31, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

The Boston Bruins are just one month away from the start of the regular season, so naturally, fans are feeling very excited. The Bruins have made a lot of changes to their roster, as they not only signed many free agents but also lost some notable players. After the way last season ended, it makes sense that they wanted to spice things up. This is especially the case when it comes to their bottom six.

At this point, we have a pretty strong understanding of what their roster will look like. The off-season is nearing its completion. Besides the shocking Jesperi Kotkaniemi offer sheet and Christian Dvorak trade, not much else has been happening around the league.

As a result of this, it feels like the right time to discuss a few players from the Bruins who are worth paying close attention to this upcoming season. This piece will look at five specific ones who each have a lot to prove. Instead of focusing on stars like Brad Marchand, Charlie McAvoy, and Patrice Bergeron, it felt fair to give other players a chance in the limelight. At the end of the day, this season is a big one for each of them for one reason or another.

Before beginning, it is important to note that these players are in no particular order.

Let’s get started.