Teams are fearing the Bruins more this year then last year

Management has strategically added size and physicality to the forward positions with signings like Milan Lucic, Morgan Geekie, and James van Riemsdyk.

These additions, along with other towering forwards, create a formidable force of seven players standing at 6-foot-3 and 200 pounds or more.

General Manager Don Sweeney acknowledged the need to balance the team's speed and head coach Jim Montgomery's fast-paced system.

The challenge lies in seamlessly integrating the larger roster without compromising their speed and possession-based gameplay.

As the season approaches, fans eagerly await to witness the Big, Bad Bruins back in action.