The Boston Bruins have made significant moves during the early days of NHL free agency. General Manager Don Sweeney has focused on strengthening the team by signing center Elias Lindholm and defenseman Nikita Zadorov.
Elias Lindholm, coming from the Vancouver Canucks, has signed a seven-year contract worth $7.75 million annually. Lindholm is expected to provide a strong two-way presence and will likely be the top center for the Bruins, filling a crucial need in their lineup【19†source】【20†source】.
Nikita Zadorov, also from the Canucks, has agreed to a six-year deal at $5 million per year. Zadorov is known for his physical style of play and defensive reliability, which will add toughness to the Bruins’ blue line. He expressed great respect for former Bruins captain Zdeno Chara, requesting a new nickname out of respect for Chara’s legacy【19†source】【21†source】.
The Bruins still have work to do, especially in addressing their goaltending situation with Jeremy Swayman needing a new contract and potentially adding more scoring depth to their middle six forwards. The team has approximately $11.2 million in cap space remaining to make these adjustments【20†source】.
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