PHILADELPHIA, PA - FEBRUARY 10: Sergei Bobrovsky #72 of the Florida Panthers looks on during warm-ups against the Philadelphia Flyers on February 10, 2020 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images)
Bruins Likely To Pursue Elias Lindholm In Free Agency.
The Boston Bruins are looking for center depth and Elias Lindholm is a player that heavily interests them.
When free agency begins on July 1st, expect the Boston Bruins to be aggressive when it comes to making improvements to their roster. The Bruins finished the 2023-24 season with a record of 47-20-15, finishing second in the Atlantic Division with 109 points. They won the first round of the 2024 Stanley
Cup Playoffs in yet another matchup versus the Toronto Maple Leafs but came up short in the second round against the Florida Panthers. The Bruins surpassed expectations throughout the regular season, but just couldn’t get over the hump during the playoffs.
It’s time for Bruins GM Don Sweeney to explore his options this offseason. The Bruins’ core isn’t getting any younger and now is the time for the team to make a big splash. The Bruins project to have about $21 million in cap space on July 1st and when it comes to potential additions, Elias Lindholm is a name that’s been mentioned.
Lindholm, 29, is a player who can be a huge add for a contending team. He was acquired by the Vancouver Canucks and has blossomed into a key player throughout their playoff run. He’s projected to get a significant raise from his last deal which paid him $4.85 million per season. Interest in Lindholm’s services will be expressed by various NHL clubs and a potential bidding war could even take place.
