After a frustrating 2024-25 season, the Boston Bruins are heading into the summer with offense in mind, with big targets like Nikolaj Ehlers and young names like Fraser Minten and Michael DiPietro emerging.
Bruins expected to make a hard push for Nikolaj Ehlers
The Boston Bruins know they can’t head into next season with the same lineup that fell short this year. One area they’re zeroing in on?
Upgrading their forward group — and adding a proven top-six winger is at the top of the list.
One name to circle: Nikolaj Ehlers.
If the Winnipeg Jets don’t lock him up before free agency, the Bruins are expected to jump at the chance to land him.
He’s hit 20 goals eight different times in his 10-year career and crossed the 60-point mark four times.
The fit seems obvious. Ehlers would slide perfectly into Boston’s second line and bring a spark to a power play that badly needs it. His speed, creativity, and hockey sense would be a major lift for a team desperate to get back into the playoff mix.
There’s no doubt Winnipeg would prefer to keep Ehlers around, but if July 1 comes and he’s still unsigned, Boston needs to be ready with a serious offer. Players like him don’t come around often — and when they do, teams have to move fast.
Fraser Minten makes his case late in the season
As the Bruins shuffled through a tough final stretch, they gave several prospects a look. Among them, Fraser Minten stood out.
The 20-year-old didn’t just blend in — he showed real flashes that hint at a bright future.
Minten’s ability to handle the pace, make smart plays, and bring a bit of grit to his game makes him a real candidate to crack the lineup full-time next season.
If the Bruins are serious about injecting more youth and energy into their roster, Minten might be part of that plan sooner than later.
Morgan Geekie turns breakout year into key offseason
If there was one silver lining in an otherwise rocky season, it was the emergence of Morgan Geekie.
The 26-year-old exploded for 33 goals, 24 assists, and 57 points — easily the best numbers of his career.
Geekie’s breakout wasn’t just about stats, either.
He consistently found ways to impact games, whether it was driving offense, winning battles, or playing reliable minutes.
As he heads into a pivotal offseason, the Bruins have every reason to believe he can be a core piece moving forward.
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