#1 out of 2
sports13h ago
Bruins Have RFA Options to Address Right-Shot Defenseman
- Boston Bruins explore RFA options to upgrade their right‑shot defensemen this offseason.
- Boston is considering Mason Lohrei and other young defensemen for top‑four roles.
- Nemec from New Jersey and Schneider from New York could be targets in Bruins’ trade talks.
- Nemec is viewed highly on trade boards, with teams looking for speed and skill behind top players.
- Braden Schneider could be a Rangers option for a trade, with arbitration rights looming.
- Kesselring is a 26-year-old defenseman with a projected two-year, $2.87M cap hit in AFP Analytics projections.
- Buffalo and New Jersey links surface as teams linked to potential defensemen during the offseason.
- Analysts note the trade market will heat up with combine and draft approaching this month.
- The Bruins maintain a roster with multiple top‑six forwards and a deep prospect pool to support deals.
- Overall aim: add speed and skill on the right side while preserving cap space.
Vote 0
