The Hockey News Big Show - Jeremy Swayman Contract The Boston Bruins have announced their opening night roster and some intriguing names made the cut. One specific player who surprised during training camp and made the team is Cole Koepke. The Bruins signed Koepke to a one-year, two-way deal this off-season. When the move was made, he was viewed as a depth addition who would likely play for the Providence Bruins. However, he has now earned a spot on the NHL roster and will look to build on it from here. Koepke, 26, played in nine games last season with the Tampa Bay Lightning, posting two assists and 23 hits. Overall, he worked well in a depth role for the Lightning and certainly provided them with more grit when used. The 6-foot-1 winger should give Boston just that as well. Cole Koepke [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA5ODQwNjg4NDc1NDE2MDE3/usatsi_24377494.jpg] Cole Koepke However, it is also fair to wonder if Koepke could hit a new level offensively. Down in the American Hockey League (AHL) with the Syracuse Crunch last season, he had 20 goals and 39 points in 53 games. Thus, he has shown some offensive promise at the AHL level. It will now be interesting to see if he can translate some of it to the NHL and be a big surprise for Boston. Koepke is projected to play on the Bruins' fourth line tonight (Oct. 8) against the Florida Panthers. It will be exciting to see what kind of first impression he makes from here. RECENT BRUINS NEWS Bruins Announce Interesting Opening Night Roster [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/bruins-announce-interesting-opening-night-roster] Bruins Rising Star Ruled Out for Season Opener [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/bruins-rising-star-ruled-out-for-season-opener] Bruins Lose New Goalie Through Waivers to Rival [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/bruins-lose-new-goalie-through-waivers] Bruins Get New Promising Matthew Poitras Update [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/bruins-get-new-promising-matthew-poitras-update] Jeremy Swayman Has Massive Goal With New Contract [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/jeremy-swayman-has-massive-goal-with-new-contract] 3 Bruins Extension Candidates After New Swayman Deal [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/3-bruins-extension-candidates-after-new-swayman-deal] Former Bruins Top Prospect Placed on Waivers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/former-bruins-top-prospect-placed-on-waivers] Bruins Cut Several Players From NHL Roster [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/bruins-cut-several-players-from-nhl-roster] Bruins Make Big Decision With Top Prospect [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/bruins-make-big-decision-with-top-prospect] Bruins Place 5 Players On Waivers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/bruins-place-2-goalies-on-waivers] Bruins Hit Home Run With New Jeremy Swayman Deal [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/bruins-hit-home-run-with-new-jeremy-swayman-deal]