In the summer of 2024, Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney went big in free agency. He got center Elias Lindholm and defenseman Nikita Zadorov. Both were huge additions. Their first year in Boston last year was a mess for both players.
Lindholm battled injuries all season, and Zadorov never really got his feet on the ground and spent the season fighting to stay out of the penalty box on a nightly basis. It was a forgettable season for the Black and Gold that saw them finish tied for last place in the Eastern Conference with the Philadelphia Flyers.