Editorials

BOSTON, MA - MAY 29: Inflatable NHL and Bruins logos in the Fan Zone before Game 2 of the 2019 Stanley Cup Finals between the Boston Bruins and the St. Louis Blues on May 29, 2019, at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins still rank highly in off-season rankings

Boston Bruins: Danton Heinen in for make-or-break season

Boston Bruins: Brian Boyle would be a fit in the line-up

Boston Bruins: Patrice Bergeron still the captain-in-waiting

BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 21: Charlie McAvoy #73 of the Boston Bruins celebrates Brandon Carlo #25 after scoring the game winning goal during a shoot out against the Winnipeg Jets at TD Garden on December 21, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Bruins defeat the Jets 2-1 in a shoot out. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Four bold thoughts on possible moves this off-season

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 23: General manager Don Sweeney of the Boston Bruins speaks onstage during Round One of the 2017 NHL Draft at United Center on June 23, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: How much good favour does Don Sweeney hold?

BOSTON, MA - MAY 27: Boston Bruins defenseman Torey Krug (47) looks for a pass from a teammate. During Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals featuring the Boston Bruins against the St. Louis Blues on May 27, 2019 at TD Garden in Boston, MA. (Photo by Michael Tureski/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Would it be risky to pursue an early deal with Torey Krug?

Boston Bruins' John Moore (L) looks at teammate Kevan Miller during their 2018 NHL China Games match against Calgary Flames in Shenzhen in China's southern Guangdong province on September 15, 2018. (Photo by STR / AFP) / China OUT (Photo credit should read STR/AFP/Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Is it possible to get a trade return from injured reserves?

BOSTON, MA - MAY 29: Boston Bruins right wing David Backes (42) knocks St. Louis Blues left wing Sammy Blais (9) off his feet and to the ice. 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: Milan Lucic deal proves any contract is movable

BOSTON, MA - JUNE 6: Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (73) waits for the puck to drop on a face off. 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: How much does Jacob Trouba deal affect Charlie McAvoy?

ST. PAUL, MN - APRIL 04: Ryan Donato #6 of the Minnesota Wild skates with the puck through traffic during a game with the Boston Bruins at Xcel Energy Center on April 4, 2019 in St. Paul, Minnesota.(Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/NHLI via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Should we be gutted about the deal Ryan Donato signed?

BOSTON, MA - MAY 26: Jaroslav Halak #41 of the Boston Bruins speaks during media day ahead of the 2019 Stanley Cup Final at TD Garden on May 26, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Jaroslav Halak reflects on a successful season

BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 21: Charlie McAvoy #73 of the Boston Bruins celebrates Brandon Carlo #25 after scoring the game winning goal during a shoot out against the Winnipeg Jets at TD Garden on December 21, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Bruins defeat the Jets 2-1 in a shoot out. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Securing Charlie McAvoy and Brandon Carlo to term is vital

BOSTON, MA - MAY 27: From left, Bruins Zdeno Chara, Patrice Bergeron, Brad Marchand and David Krejci celebrate, as does the players on the bench in the background as well as the crowd following Marchand's empty net goal that wrapped up Boston's victory. The Boston Bruins host the St. Louis Blues in Game One of the 2019 Stanley Cup Finals at TD Garden on May 27, 2019. (Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Just how long can this core group keep going?

BOSTON - DECEMBER 27: Boston Bruins goalies Tuukka Rask, left, and Jaroslav Halak watch third period action on the bench after Halak was pulled late in the third with the Bruins down 4-2. The Boston Bruins host the New Jersey Devils in a regular season NHL hockey game at TD Garden in Boston on Dec. 27, 2018. (Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Too much invested in Tuukka Rask and Jaroslav Halak?

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 16: Boston Bruins left wing Peter Cehlarik (22) during the NHL regular season game against the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Peter Cehlarik ready for an injury-free campaign

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

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 21: Anders Bjork #10 of the Boston Bruins skates against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on November 21, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit won the game 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

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

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 15: Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Kasperi Kapanen (24) looks to close down the rush of Boston Bruins center Danton Heinen (43). Toronto Maple Leafs VS Boston Bruins during 3rd period of Round 1 of NHL playoff play at Scotiabank Arena. Leafs win 3-2 and lead the series 2-1. Toronto Star/Rick Madonik (Rick Madonik/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins: Comparable deals make Danton Heinen deal look nicer

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: 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