The Battle to Center the Third Line is Over

The Bruins entered training camp with one major question. Who will be the third line center? The Bruins had three young prospects in Jack Studnicka, Trent Frederic, and Jakob Forsbecka Karlsson who would all get a fair shot at the role. On Friday afternoon, only one remained out of that group. Trent Frederic got the opportunity to center Brad Marchand and David Pastrnak Saturday night.

While the focus may have been on the Bruins 2016 first round draft selection, Sean Kuraly quietly impressed with the likes of Anders Bjork, Ryan Donato, and Danton Heinen on his side. Kuraly took 2 shots on goal, both within 15 feet of the goal, while also drawing 2 penalties for the Bruins. Kuraly was…