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

By Michael DeRosa

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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WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 01: Tom Wilson #43 of the Washington Capitals and Trent Frederic #11 of the Boston Bruins fight during the third period at Capital One Arena on February 01, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 01: Tom Wilson #43 of the Washington Capitals and Trent Frederic #11 of the Boston Bruins fight during the third period at Capital One Arena on February 01, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

LW/C Trent Frederic

Trent Frederic quickly made himself known during his first full season with the Bruins. He became their primary agitator, as he took on a number of fights and even stood up to Tom Wilson. He will be looking to become a mainstay on their fourth-line and has a shot of playing left wing on it.

In 42 games this past season, Frederic scored four goals and added an assist. Thus, one has to wonder if the 2016 first-round pick will take a step forward offensively this season. He’s worked out well when it comes to tenacity and physicality, but the Bruins would benefit from him contributing more on the scoresheet. The 23-year-old forward is still quite young, so there is reason to believe that he will be able to improve from here on that front.

The Bruins have plenty of depth in their bottom-six, so Frederic will need to show signs of improvement at camp. The team added Tomáš Nosek through free agency and although he primarily plays center, he also can play left wing. Therefore, a line of Nosek on the wing with Curtis Lazar and Chris Wagner is quite possible. It will be intriguing to see if Frederic can beat Lazar or Wagner out for a spot.

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