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The Boston Bruins could look to bolster their blue line in free agency.
Free agency is set to begin on July 1, and although the free agent class isn’t that deep, the Bruins could still sign some key contributors.
Ahead of free agency opening, NHL analyst Matt Larkin of DailyFaceoff named his dream fits for the top players, and he named the Bruins a dream fit for hard-hitting defenseman Jacob Trouba.
“The Bruins didn’t defend well at all last season,” Larkin wrote in an article published on Monday. “They shouldn’t have made the playoffs; goaltender Jeremy Swayman carried them there. They need to get deeper and harder to play against in their own end. Trouba might not actually be the remedy they need, as he’s in decline and he was not a break-even defensive player this season.
“But the Bruins sometimes value players who fit their culture over those who drive the play. Trouba’s punishing physicality might appeal to GM Don Sweeney and team president Cam Neely. With Charlie McAvoy handling the harder matchups, Trouba could handle the secondary threats on a middle pair.”
Trouba completed his seven-year, $56 million deal with the Ducks after being traded by the New York Rangers. He’s the former Rangers captain and is a hard-nosed defenseman who can add more toughness to the blue line.
Trouba recorded 10 goals and 25 assists for 35 points in 81 games with the Ducks last season.
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