Bruins Should Sign Brock Boeser to Contract to Help Playoff Push Amid NHL Rumors

The Boston Bruins had an uncharacteristically bad season, finishing second-to-last in the Eastern Conference with only 76 points, a far cry from the team that had been a perennial playoff participant and Stanley Cup contender dating back to 2016.

The 2024-25 season marked the first losing campaign the Bruins suffered since 2007, amplifying how bad the year was for Boston.

Amid the unsatisfactory season, though, NHL insider Frank Seravalli reported that the team has a strong interest in signing free-agent-to-be Brock Boeser, out of Vancouver.

And rightfully so.

The Bruins need new blood and fresh faces to revitalize their lineup. They were among the worst offenses in the league this past season and a 28-year-old right winger with 50 points in 75 games and 18 minutes of ice time can help provide the spark that the team lacked throughout their frustrating year.

After a few years of subpar shooting, he appears to have rediscovered his shot, too, with a 17.2 shooting percentage. That followed up a 2023-24 season in which he tallied a 19.6 percentage.

The Bruins need the production depth that Boeser can bring, not to mention his quality shot. He can find the net even in the tightest of spots and fits the team physically, too.

With Boeser expected to command in the area of $8.5 million in free agency, he is an affordable addition for the Bruins, who cleared cap space at the trade deadline last year.

Considering the high-scoring teams in the Eastern Conference, including Tampa, Washington, Toronto, and Columbus, as well as the playoff-leading Stanley Cup champion Florida, Boston has to find itself some reliable scorers this off-season and few can provide what Boeser can.

That may mean being aggressive with their offers in order to fend off other teams, like the Minnesota Wild, who could also benefit from the longtime Canuck's abilities.

If they can get Boeser to buy in and sign on the dotted line, the Bruins are a team for whom it would not be surprising to see back in the postseason as soon as next spring.