The Boston Bruins continue their fantastic bounce-back season this year. Entering Friday’s action, the club is tied for second in the Atlantic Division with 40 points. The outlook seems positive, but there’s room for improvement.
Barring a miraculous trade, the Bruins will need to get creative. That creativity means thinking outside the box, that is, the North American box. An increasing source of viable NHL talent is Russia. Beyond drafting Russian prospects, teams have turned to KHL free agents to bolster their lineups.
One player that’s getting plenty of attention is Vitali Pinchuk.