To address their cap issues, the Boston Bruins are considering free agency and potential player trades before September. The Calgary Flames offer several enticing free-agent targets that could enhance the Bruins' depth.
Michael Stone stands out as a potential addition to bolster the Bruins' defensive group on the right side. Despite being a depth defenseman, Stone's solid performance last season showcased his ability to make an impact when called upon. Signing him to a league-minimum deal would alleviate cap concerns.
With limited cap space and uncertainties surrounding pending UFAs Nick Foligno, Tomas Nosek, and Garnet Hathaway, Trevor Lewis emerges as a viable option to strengthen the Bruins' bottom-six forward group. While not a star player, Lewis brings experience and a fourth-line caliber presence.
Furthermore, the return of fan favorite Milan Lucic is a possibility, particularly with uncertainties surrounding Foligno's future. Bruins' management previously considered this reunion at the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline.
