Boston has great depth up and down their roster leaving them with little to do but piece in players who can play a specific role. Here's a look at what they have and need.

Boston is going to be a fun team to watch. There's a mix of size, speed, grit, and plenty of skill. Not to mention the team has a goaltending tandem that will give them more than a chance to win each night. Here's a look at what Boston got in the PWHL Draft, free agency, and how their roster is shaping up.

Full Steam Ahead

There will be a lot of fun and flash on the ice in Boston this year, and a powerplay that will terrify opponents. Megan Keller or Sophie Jaques aren't shutdown defenders, but they are willing to join (or lead) the rush, and will put up points. Couple their forward focus with Hilary Knight, Alina Muller, Loren Gabel, Theresa Schafzahl, and Taylor Girard, and you've got a powerful engine driving Boston's attack. 

Boston Found The Intangibles

Jamie Lee Rattray is a Swiss Army Knife of versatility, and she pushes opponents to make mistakes. Sophie Shirley and Shiann Darkangelo also provide a multidimensional game that will benefit Boston up and down the lineup, while the add of Hannah Brandt, stealing her away from her home state of Minnesota, provides veteran scoring depth. On the blueline, Jessica DiGirolamo and Emily Brown are underrated blueliners who have both remained on Hockey Canada's radar, while Emma Buckles and Jess Healey bring pro experience and depth. If Boston lured Kaleigh Fratkin to town, they'd add even more leadership and sandpaper to their blueline. She's the best available, and played with the Boston Pride.

What does Boston still need?

Aside from a third goalie and 6-7 defender, Boston's biggest need is forward depth, where they left free agency and the draft with only 10 forwards in the organization. Boston based Becca Gilmore seems like a no-brainer up front, but Boston could also insert physicality and scoring depth by reaching out to players like Madison Packer and Kelly Babstock to make their team harder to play against, while giving them the flexibility to move these players up the lineup.

Boston Built A Wall

There were few who argued with Boston locking up 24-year-old Team USA starter and two-time NCAA Goaltender of the Year Aerin Frankel in free agency. When Boston dropped into the draft and selected Emma Soderberg, their crease became a point of jealousy. Boston enters the season with the reigning gold medal starter in Frankel and Best Goaltender in Soderberg from the recent World Championships. Both dominated in the NCAA, and are considered among the best in the World. Entering a season with two of the top eight goaltenders in the world is a luxury.