Fansided · Aug 14, 2025
Bruins could compete for wild card spot analyst believes
The Boston Bruins could be in the mix for a playoff spot this upcoming season despite the holes and limitations facing the club's roster.
The Boston Bruins could be on the fringes of the Eastern Conference playoff race, according to a piece in The Athletic. | Brian Fluharty/GettyImagesThe Boston Bruins could be in the running for a wild card spot his upcoming season, The Athletic’s James Mirtle believes.
In an August 14 mailbag post, Mirtle delved into the question of the Bruins turning things around this upcoming season. Mirtle conceded the point that the Bruins were a “trainwreck” last season. In particular, their late-season collapse was hard to believe.