Boston still has moves to make Merkulov and Bussi shouldn’t be lost to waivers.
Mitchell was waived twice last season and went unclaimed he’s an 8th or 9th defenseman that’s the Bruins can keep in the minors.
Zacha was also the Bruins best faceoff player at the dot at an excellent 54.8%.
Zacha was moved out of center and back to wing at the end of last season, even though we didn't have any other good options. Now we have a good option.
Mitchell was waived twice because he was called up twice. Yes, he is an 8th defenseman at best, that's why I have him as our 8th defenseman. He is well suited to the role. It could also be Regula, and they have some offensive minded LD now so he may be better suited to spot duty.
Merkulov is waivers exempt. He certainly has a shot at making it, but I think it's him or Lysell not both, and Merk's not as effective on the wing as he is at center so I think it will be Lysell.
I agree they shouldn't lose Bussi to waivers. They claim they want to see Bussi vs Korpi in camp... I think Bussi gets traded for a pick before the season starts.
The Bruins are out of cap space. Swayman will get around $8 and they have $8.6 in space. They might sign a vet to a minimum contract or try another PTO like Heinen, but there are no more significant moves coming.