The Five Most Improved NHL Teams So Far in the 2024 Off-Season
5. Boston Bruins
Biggest moves: Elias Lindholm, Nikita Zadorov, Max Jones, Joonas Korpisalo
Departures: Linus Ullmark, Jake DeBrusk, Matt Grzelcyk, Pat Maroon, Kevin Shattenkirk
Prior to the kick-off to free agency, few pundits were expecting the Bruins to outbid other teams for top targets. But with the signings of center Elias Lindholm and defenseman Nikita Zadorov, Boston is now considerably better than what was already a pretty solid squad.
Yes, losing veteran goalie Linus Ullmark hurt the organization, but in more limited action, second-string goalie Joonas Korpisalo might prove to be solid enough to take all the pressure off star and starter Jeremy Swayman.
Bidding farewell to winger Jake DeBrusk also represents a step back of sorts, but the arrivals of Lindholm and Zadorov prove the B's are not yet willing to go into the sunset quietly and quickly. They’re now more dangerous than they were last week.