The Bruins are going to work hard to land their top target.
The Bruins are going to work hard to land their top target.
The Boston Bruins are expected to have a very busy summer. Due to several contracts expiring, they will have a lot of money to work with. After a successful bridge year in 2023-24, they will surely push to improve their roster.
When it comes to adding talent, their primary goal will be to bring in a first-line center. While Charlie Coyle and Pavel Zacha each had strong years, there is still no question that they would benefit greatly by adding a true 1C to their group.
During Monday's edition of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman said that he believes that the Bruins' top free-agent target heading will be Vancouver Canucks center Elias Lindholm.
Friedman noted that the Bruins not only pursued Lindholm before he was dealt to the Canucks this season but have also been interested in him for a long time. With Lindholm potentially hitting the market and the Bruins having money, now is the perfect time for Boston to strike.
Lindholm, 29. had a down regular season in 2023-24, posting 15 goals and 44 points in 75 games. However, he has since picked up his play big-time this postseason, recording five goals and nine points in 12 games thus far.
Given how well Lindholm has played down the stretch, there is a chance that the Canucks will try to lock him up before he has the chance to hit the market. However, if he does not, expect Boston to make a major push to sign him.
There is no question that the Bruins could use a high-impact two-way center on their roster, especially after losing Patrice Bergeron last offseason. Lindholm would give them that. Let's see if the Bruins finally land their No. 1 target this summer from here.
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