NHL All-Star Weekend is upon us, and this will be the first time since 2020 that the hockey world will celebrate some of the biggest and brightest NHL talent in the game at one time. This year’s.
Studnicka: $108,000
Young players on entry-level deals are hard to find, but Boston does have three prospects drafted high back in 2016 and 2017 who look to be ready to step into the Bruins’ lineup or at least should find their way onto the taxi squad at the very least in Frederic, Studnicka and Vaakanainen. Frederic and Studnicka are battling for middle-six roles, while Vaakanainen is fighting for one of the third pairing roles available on the defense. All have the potential to be solid role players for the Bruins. The question is, when will that happen?
One Year Remaining, Non-Entry-Level
Quite a few names are on their final year, and Boston will have to make some key decisions with the flat salary cap likely remaining the same for the moment. At the top of the list, is its goaltending situation with both netminders, Rask and Halak, ready to hit unrestricted free agency. Rask has said recently that he would like to remain with the Bruins for the rest of his career, but there