Quoting: BruinsWoahWoah
I think Beecher should get the shot as 4C in playoffs when cap isn't an issue - bigger body, strong at the dot, and good defensive/forechecking skill. Boqvist makes more sense on the wing. I could envision a scenario where Boqvist/Lauko/Richard compete for 4LW spot in the playoffs. Question is do they trust a young player in Beecher to take the 4C role.
IMO they probably go with Wotherspoon - Shattenkirk with Peeke getting some looks in the playoffs. Lohrei has been good recently but I don't think they fully trust him yet.
Not sure what will be the driver for these decisions for the Bruins. The easiest solution will be to go all vets and let the young players watch.
If the objective is for growth of players who are going to be more important long term, then I could see some select young players getting a shot. I will say they’ve played Lohrei in more prominent positions than Wotherspoon for whatever reason.
For all the positives you mentioned with Beecher, he also provided literally no offensive presence in his time here. I like him, but refusing to shoot the puck basically removed the positives to his game. Boqvist has been a massive upgrade even though he shouldn’t be
My belief is it will be based on whose playing the best at year end, but is just a guess.