Editorials

BOSTON, MA - JUNE 12: Boston Bruins center David Krejci (46) tries to keep the puck away from St. Louis Blues defenseman Vince Dunn (29) behind the Blues net. During Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals featuring the Boston Bruins against the St. Louis Blues on June 12, 2019 at TD Garden in Boston, MA. (Photo by Michael Tureski/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Calls to trade David Krejci must be ignored

Boston Bruins: A healthy Anders Bjork would help with cap space

Boston Bruins: Comparable deals make Danton Heinen deal look nicer

Boston Bruins: Do they risk losing Peter Cehlarik despite new contract?

DETROIT, MI - FEBRUARY 06: Torey Krug #47 of the Boston Bruins celebrates with teammates Tuukka Rask #40, Brandon Carlo #25 and Charlie McAvoy #73 following an NHL game against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on February 6, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. The Bruins defeated the Wings 3-2. (Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Will we see bridge deals for the restricted free agents?

BOSTON, MA - MAY 29: Boston Bruins center Danton Heinen (43) looks up ice for an open teammate. During Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals featuring the Boston Bruins against the St. Louis Blues on May 29, 2019 at TD Garden in Boston, MA. (Photo by Michael Tureski/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: What does the Danton Heinen signing mean?

COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 2: Kevan Miller #86 of the Boston Bruins skates against the Columbus Blue Jackets on April 2, 2019 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/NHLI via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Where can you go with the Kevan Miller contract?

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI - JUNE 09: Karson Kuhlman #83 of the Boston Bruins plays against the St. Louis Blues during Game Six of the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Enterprise Center on June 09, 2019 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Brian Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Will Karson Kuhlman become a top-six fixture?

ST. LOUIS, MO - JUNE 03: Boston Bruins' David Backes is held back by linesman Derek Amell during the third period of Game 4 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals hockey game between the St. Louis Blues and the Boston Bruins on June 3, 2019, at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO. (Photo by Tim Spyers/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: What do you give up in a David Backes trade deal?

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI - JUNE 09: Brandon Carlo #25 of the Boston Bruins makes his way to the ice before Game Six of the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Final between the Boston Bruins and the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center on June 09, 2019 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Brian Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Brandon Carlo could be a prime offer-sheet target

BOSTON, MA - MAY 29: Sean Kuraly #52 and Joakim Nordstrom #20 of the Boston Bruins celebrate a goal against the St Louis Blues during Game Two of the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the TD Garden on May 29, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brian Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Could the fourth line be increasing their ice-time?

ST. LOUIS, MO - JUNE 1: Boston Bruins' Charlie McAvoy (73) stretches in pregame warmups. The St. Louis Blues host the Boston Bruins in Game 3 of the 2019 Stanley Cup Finals at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO on June 1, 2019. (Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Charlie McAvoy has no leverage to push dollar value up

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI - JUNE 09: Marcus Johansson #90 of the Boston Bruins gets a high five from a fan as he walks back to the locker room before Game Six of the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Final between the Boston Bruins and the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center on June 09, 2019 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Brian Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Marcus Johansson, thanks for your efforts!

BOSTON, MA - MARCH 17: Boston University Terriers defenseman Charlie McAvoy (7) holds the puck on the power play during a Hockey East semifinal between the Boston University Terriers and the Boston College Eagles on March 17, 2017 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Eagles defeated the Terriers 3-2. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: American college system the preferred route for prospects

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 09: Boston Bruins right defenseman Charlie McAvoy (73) and Boston Bruins right defenseman Kevan Miller (86) defend against Colorado Avalanche center Matt Duchene (9) during a game between the Boston Bruins and the Colorado Avalanche on October 9, 2017, at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Avalanche defeated the Bruns 3-0. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: How to create cap space without trading David Backes?

BOSTON - JUNE 28: Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney talks with reporters after Day 3 of a Boston Bruins development camp at Warrior Ice Arena in the Brighton neighborhood of Boston on June 28, 2019. (Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Still plenty left to get done this summer

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 27: Connor Clifton #75 of the Boston Bruins plays against the St. Louis Blues during Game One of the 2019 Stanley Cup Finals at TD Garden on May 27, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: They struck gold extending Connor Clifton

BOSTON, MA - JUNE 12: St. Louis Blues defenseman Vince Dunn (29) covers Boston Bruins right wing Noel Acciari (55) as St. Louis Blues goalie Jordan Binnington (50) peeks around during Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Boston Bruins and the St. Louis Blues on June 12, 2019, at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Is Noel Acciari returning completely reliant on other moves?

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - JUNE 21: (L-R) Don Sweeney and Cam Neely of the Boston Bruins attend the first round of the 2019 NHL Draft at Rogers Arena on June 21, 2019 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: What do trades tell us about the roster’s value?

Boston Bruins (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Could do far worse than targeting these unqualified players

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 03: Jakub Vrana #13 of the Washington Capitals skates with the puck against Brandon Carlo #25 of the Boston Bruins in the first period at Capital One Arena on February 3, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: How about putting an offer sheet out to Jakub Vrana?

BOSTON, MA - JUNE 6: The Boston Bruins bench and Coach Cassidy stand for the National Anthem. During Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals featuring the Boston Bruins against the St. Louis Blues on June 6, 2019 at TD Garden in Boston, MA. (Photo by Michael Tureski/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Salary cap increase means something has got to give

BOSTON, MA - JUNE 6: David Backes #42 of the Boston Bruins arrives prior to the start of the game against the St Louis Blues during Game Five of the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the TD Garden on June 6, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brian Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: There is still hope for ditching the David Backes contract

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 19: General Manager Don Sweeney of the Boston Bruins poses with the General Manager of the Year Award during the 2019 NHL Awards at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on June 19, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Don Sweeney deserved General Manager of the Year

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 06: Torey Krug #47 of the Boston Bruins attempts a shot against the St. Louis Blues during the third period in Game Five of the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Final at TD Garden on June 06, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Trading Torey Krug would be foolish

ST. LOUIS, MO - JUNE 03: Boston Bruins' David Backes is held back by linesman Derek Amell during the third period of Game 4 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals hockey game between the St. Louis Blues and the Boston Bruins on June 3, 2019, at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO. (Photo by Tim Spyers/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Looks like we’re stuck with David Backes

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 12: Tuukka Rask #40 of the Boston Bruins reacts after his teams 4-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues in Game Seven of the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Final at TD Garden on June 12, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Tuukka Rask is not the guilty party in Cup Final loss

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 12: Charlie McAvoy #73 of the Boston Bruins reacts after his teams defeat to the St. Louis Blues in Game Seven of the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Final at TD Garden on June 12, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Team needs to be proud despite a painful defeat