The Boston Bruins have one of the most exciting groups of forwards for the 2024-25 season. Over the previous two years, Boston has excelled in the regular season, and their forwards have played a significant role.
But, with maybe their strongest bunch yet for the 2017 season, is it the time for an ultra-deep playoff run? That hinges on if the team’s finest centres and wingers rise to new heights, and today we’ll look at who those guys are.
Which forward topped our rankings, and why are they so important to the Bruins’ success this season? But, before we find out who that person is, let’s see how even those placed lower in the unit may best serve the Bruins.
15. Patrick Brown
A potential backup who has appeared in 149 games over the previous eight seasons, including 11 games with the Bruins last season. Patrick Brown will most likely compete with Oskar Steen and Vinni Lettieri for playing time with the big club.
14. Oskar Steen
Oskar Steen is likewise little more than an extra who will play no more than 10 minutes every game. However, he is vital to a tough club like the Bruins when his number is called to record high-quality minutes.
13. Vinni Lettieri
Vinni Lettieri appeared in just one game with the Bruins in 2022-23 before playing 46 games for the Minnesota Wild last year. Don’t anticipate him to play more than 10 minutes each game, but he’s another member of the fourth line/extras who will be content with a checking position.
12. Mark Kastelic
While I anticipated Mark Kastelic would not be high on this list, he wasn’t the simplest guy to identify. The former Ottawa Senator will likewise play no more than 10 minutes per game for the Bruins, but he is another big hitter who can contribute to Boston’s physical style on the bottom lines, and he adds value with a career 56.3 faceoff win rate.
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