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Vaakanainan is in the Bruins plans. He was in their plans last year.
There is potential for a great defense core there already. If Vaakanianan is a true stud #1 and they have him, McAvoy and Carlo under control for the next 5 or so years. Especially because Lauzon and Clifton have proven to be legit NHL Dmen. Zboril looks about ready too.
I don't think the Bruins should bring Chara back. I was kind of hoping they could sign him for league minimum heading into playoffs as 7/8th dman, but I assume he doesn't want that. I want to see what the Bruins have, and I don't think you can win with Chara getting 20M+ a night. 12-14 tops, but I'd rather give it to Lauzon and see what he turns into.
I'd like to see the Bruins improve on their left side d. How much they replace all depends on where Vaakanianan is in his development.
I feel like the break and delay in season(s) is going to have an interesting effects on the younger guys. The ones who were able to participate in the bubble are going to be way ahead of others. I can only assume Studnicka will be miles ahead of Beecher who probably wasn't able to skate/train the same.