"Aside from elite forward David Pastrnak the offense will struggle. A few players will have good seasonsbut the lack of offense is one reason this team will not make the playoffs next season. In the offseason, GM Don Sweeney made moves to make this team more competitive but nothing new for the offense. Coming into the fold are forwards Viktor Arvidsson, Matej Blumel, Michael Eyssimont, and Tanner Jeannot."
"The biggest question is will star defenseman Charlie McAvoy be healthy enough to play a full season. He is a star on defense and his absence was noticeable last season. If he does not play at least 70 games next season the defense will greatly suffer again. Can Mason Lohrei repeat his stellar 2024-25 season? With the McAvoy absence, Lohrei stepped up and instantly became the best defensemen on the Boston blueline."
The Boston Bruins enter 2025-26 with major concerns across offense, defense, and goaltending. Scoring outside David Pastrnak appears insufficient despite offseason additions Viktor Arvidsson, Matej Blumel, Michael Eyssimont, and Tanner Jeannot. Defensive effectiveness hinges on Charlie McAvoy playing a full season and Mason Lohrei repeating or improving on his 2024-25 performance, while Jordan Harris projects as depth. Goaltending must rebound after Jeremy Swayman’s disappointing season following a contract holdout. Current roster moves improve competitiveness but do not resolve scoring shortfalls, leaving playoff qualification in doubt.
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