When I look at this roster I think they're just a good team. Obviously NHL playoffs anything can happen but this doesnt get me all jazzed up and ready for a year resulting in a deep run. Not to mention with the Bruins having very little space to maneuver upgrades, we could see a team or two pass them who have the ability to add a bit in free agency or via trades. So after the next few days I think we'll have a better grasp of where the Bruins could stand in the East (on paper).

If I was in charge I'd try to do a few things. One; I'd tried to upgrade on Grizz. Personally I just think his time is done in Boston. Like him as a player, just for me one of those things. I know fans love him, local kid. Just doesnt seem to have it come playoff time the past couple years. Dont know what's really out there to upgrade on him. Chychrun is an obvious one but sounds like the Yotes are holding him unless they get something they can't refuse. IF Grizz cant be moved I think its time to ship out Smith and give Lysell his spot in the lineup. Might have to be something that waits till they get back Marchy just so they can maintain some depth thru the early injuries. Reilly is another guy, again dont know if he gets moved until they regain some health on the back end cuz the depth there rn is minimal with Grizz and McAvoy out. I think its gonna be a rather quiet and boring offseason overall for the Bruins unless one of/both Krejci or Bergy decide they aren't coming back then the B's brass will be scrambling to find a solution.

I personally hope they stink for a couple years. I want Sweeney and Neely out. Idk if you heard ownership talk about upper management but they basically guaranteed Neely's job security and basically said if Neely wants to do it he's got the green light, which in essence also means Don has the green light cuz Neely trusts Don's ability to put together a club. I think its a nightmare situation to be in right now as a Bruins fan right now. This management has NO plan. They're relying on David freaking Krejci to come back and play 2C for us. We're loaded with depth players who really bring no significant impact. Coyle and Smith maybe the only two in the bottom 6. Lazar too, he was a great 4th line guy for the B's. But I just dont see what their vision is and where the hell they're trying to go. But hopefully my ignorance of just being a fan is wrong and they have a great season and win a cup.

Rant over.