Boston Bruins Season Preview

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Background:
The Big Bad Bruins have fallen from grace in recent years. Ownership was disinterested and malcontent. Rumour was the previous owner was going through a difficult divorce with a big settlement headed to the former owner's partner. It was all too much of a distraction as the East coast versus of the LA Dodgers type drama played out. The Bruins slipped hard and fast going from 6th ranked powerhouse team to 26th outhouse dumping ground. Boston was recently sold to Pharma Industries CEO Jack Daniels VII and the team has begun a rapid rebuilding process as a result.

This year:
The new owner understands the core of the team must remain intact for the Boston to be successful and the GM intends to fortify the foundation with players that play Bruins style  hockey. Cornerstone Tuuka Rask will be returning for his second season as the team's starter and first full season in that role after a strike shortened 2012-13 season. Bergeron, Marchand, Krejci, Lucic, Green and Chara will be responsible for keeping the opposition honest in front of Rask. The team looks poised for a strong season with Mr. Daniels on board.

Strengths:
Starting Goaltender
Excellent depth at Centers
Adequate depth on Defense

Weaknesses:
Lack of point-producing Defensemen beyond Chara and Green
Lack of depth on the Wings
Lack of serviceable backup Goalie

Needs:
Star Right Wing
 

Future Outlook:
The Bruins will have to stay focused throughtout the year to compete in the ultra tough Atlantic Division which features powerhouses         and last year's Franchise NHL Stanley Cup finalist

Notable Additions:
Brad Marchand (via trade)
Vladimir Tarasenko (via trade)
Ryan Malone (via trade)
Blake Comeau (via trade)
Mike Green (via trade)
Carl Söderberg, SHL Goals leader (via trade)
Drew Leblanc, the 2013 Hobey Baker Award Winner (via FA)
Calle Jarnkrok (via FA)
Shane O'Brien (via trade)
Mike Komisarek (via FA)
Joshua Morrissey (via 2013 draft)
Rick DiPietro (via FA)
Dustin Tokarski (via FA)


Notable Subtractions:
Tyler Seguin (traded)
Nathan Horton (traded)
Blake Wheeler (traded)
Jordan Caron (traded)
Johnny Boychuk (buyout to clear cap)
Tim Thomas (UFA)
Scott Laughton (traded)


One thing's for sure, the new Bruins owner knows how to clean house!

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Finally found a few minutes to do this write up! Read it and know this year's Bruins are going to make our presence felt around the league. 

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Thank you Izaman3 for the format!

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Bruins will actively seek a trade for a Right Winger!

We won't deal with teams in our division. That'd be wrong!

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Patrice Bergeron, $7.1m (2016-2017) our star Center is On The Block.

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Hey PPG do you want to do one of those inventory checks for my Bruins! 

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Bruins defeated Metropolitan Division's #1 team in Rd1
We just escaped Rd2 against high scoring
reach the Conference Finals for the first time since the inception of FNHL. 

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Finally found a few minutes to do this write up! Read it and know this year's Bruins are going to make our presence felt around the league. 

So far so good!   

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Bruins have reached the FNHL Stanley Cup Finals for the first time in franchise history. 
Let's make it count boys! 

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Bruins have reached the FNHL Stanley Cup Finals for the first time in franchise history. 
Let's make it count boys!