Editorials

BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 25: Boston Bruins center David Backes (42) sets up a backhander for Boston's second goal during a preseason game between the Boston Bruins and the New Jersey Devils on September 25, 2019, at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Can David Backes find redemption on new-look third line?

Boston Bruins: Par Lindholm could surprise us with elevated role

Boston Bruins: 3 reasons Anders Bjork deserved to make the roster

Boston Bruins: Charlie Coyle expected to break-out in 2019

DETROIT, MI - MARCH 31: Torey Krug #47 of the Boston Bruins follows the play against the Detroit Red Wings during an NHL game at Little Caesars Arena on March 31, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit defeated Boston 6-3. (Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Torey Krug surely is next in line for a new deal

BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 16: Karson Kuhlman #83 of the Boston Bruins looks on during the first period against the Washington Capitals at TD Garden on September 16, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Why Karson Kuhlman will be the breakout star in 2019

ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - JUNE 09: The Boston Bruins celebrate their 5-1 win over the St. Louis Blues in Game Six of the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Enterprise Center on June 09, 2019 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Have they improved enough to still be a legitimate contender?

BOSTON - MAY 11: Boston Bruins' Charlie McAvoy smiles after taking a shot during practice at Warrior Arena in the Brighton neighborhood of Boston ahead of Game 2 of the NHL Eastern Conference Finals against the Carolina Hurricanes on May 11, 2019. (Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Charlie McAvoy is poised to be a lifelong Bruin

WILMINGTON, MA - JULY 15: Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney watches a scrimmage from the stands at the last day of the Boston Bruins developmental camp at Ristuccia Arena in Wilmington, Mass., on July 15, 2016. (Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Charlie McAvoy’s deal will lead to some cap gymnastics

BOSTON - SEPTEMBER 4: Boston Bruins' Brandon Carlo, left, skates with the puck during captain's practice at Warrior Ice Arena in the Brighton neighborhood of Boston on Sep. 4, 2019. (Photo by Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: What’s a fair price for Brandon Carlo now?

BOSTON - SEPTEMBER 4: Boston Bruins' Anders Bjork, left, and Zach Senyshyn joke as they warm up during captain's practice at Warrior Ice Arena in the Brighton neighborhood of Boston on Sep. 4, 2019. (Photo by Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Top three players likely to surprise us at training camp

ST. LOUIS, MO - JUN 01: Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (73) with the puck during Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Boston Bruins and the St. Louis Blues, on June 01, 2019, at Enterprise Center, St. Louis, Mo. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: The market has well and truly been set for Charlie McAvoy

OTTAWA, ON - APRIL 15: Alexandre Burrows #14 of the Ottawa Senators falls to the ice after making a pass against David Backes #42 and Kevan Miller #86 of the Boston Bruins in Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Canadian Tire Centre on April 15, 2017 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/NHLI via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: How they might look to long-term injured reserve for help

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)

Will the Boston Bruins rest over-worked players this season?

Boston Bruins: Training camp likely to start without contract hold-outs

ST. LOUIS, MO - JUNE 9: Boston Bruins Brandon Carlo gets the puck away from Blues Ryan O'Reilly in the 1st period. The St. Louis Blues host the Boston Bruins in Game 6 of the 2019 Stanley Cup Finals at Enterprise Center in St. Louis on June 9, 2019. (Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Why is Brandon Carlo still waiting for a contract?

TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 12: Sean Kuraly #52 of the Boston Bruins celebrates a goal by teammate David Krejci #46 against the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on January 12, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Bruins defeated the Maple Leafs 3-2. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Team has to focus on this season and not dwell on last year

COLUMBUS, OH - MAY 6: Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (73) is checked into the boards by Columbus Blue Jackets center Alexandre Texier (42) during the third period. The Columbus Blue Jackets host the Boston Bruins in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH on May 6, 2019. (Photo by Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Charlie McAvoy finally has a comparable contract to negotiate against

BUFFALO, NY - December 19: Boston Bruins defenseman Torey Krug (47) talks over the next play with teammates Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88), Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37) and Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) during an NHL game between the Boston Bruins and Buffalo Sabres on December 19, 2017, at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY. (Jerome Davis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Three important players they might lose in a year

ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - JUNE 03: Charlie Coyle #13 of the Boston Bruins celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period of Game Four of the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Final against the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center on June 03, 2019 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Brian Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Three big questions heading into the 2019-20 season

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI - JUNE 09: John Moore #27 of the Boston Bruins defends the crease area during the third period of Game Six of the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Enterprise Center on June 09, 2019 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Something has got to give on the blue-line

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 12: Boston Bruins left wing Peter Cehlarik (22) reaches for the puck during a game between the Boston Bruins and the Chicago Blackhawks on February 12, 2019, at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Should we give up on Peter Cehlarik?

ST. PAUL, MN - APRIL 04: Jaroslav Halak #41 of the Boston Bruins catches the puck during a game with the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center on April 4, 2019 in St. Paul, Minnesota.(Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/NHLI via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Can Jaroslav Halak repeat his 2018-19 form?

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - JUNE 21: John Beecher, 30th overall pick of the Boston Bruins, walks onstage during the first round of the 2019 NHL Draft at Rogers Arena on June 21, 2019 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Prospect pipeline ranked a miserable 29th

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 18: Don Sweeney of the Boston Bruins attends the 2019 NHL Awards Nominee Media Availability at the Encore Las Vegas on June 18, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: What we’ve learned from Don Sweeney’s recent remarks

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 21: Torey Krug #47 of the Boston Bruins celebrates his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs with teammates Patrice Bergeron #37 and Brad Marchand during the first period during Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Scotiabank Arena on April 21, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Sousa/NHLI via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Five players set to hit big milestones in 2019-20 season

BOSTON - MAY 28: Boston Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy looks on during Boston Bruins practice at TD Garden in Boston in preparation for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on May 28, 2019. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Extending Bruce Cassidy should be a no-brainer

BOSTON, MA - JULY 08: Boston Bruins defenseman Urho Vaakanainen (65) waits for his shift on the bench during Bruins Development Camp on July 8, 2017 at Warrior Ice Arena in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Three internal options that deserve Alex Petrovic’s chance