It’s been over a month since the Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning eliminated the Boston Bruins in five games. But alas, the NHL off-season is officially here.
Expect a busy off-season — with the league’s proposed startup for the 2020-21 season in December or January — beginning next week with the NHL Draft and the start of free agency.
Boston’s general manager Don Sweeney has several significant decisions ahead of him to shape the team’s path for next season and beyond.
Will the Bruins trade Torey Krug? Do they go all in for a big name to solidify the second line?