Boston Bruins seek center depth before the 2026-27 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 3:44 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
The Boston Bruins enter the 2026-27 season aiming to build on a playoff appearance despite a last-place finish in 2024-25. Head coach Marco Sturm faces lineup decisions regarding rookies James Hagens and J.J. Peterka, alongside incumbent forwards Pavel Zacha and Elias Lindholm. General manager Don Sweeney is evaluating options to address a perceived void at the top center position, with reports suggesting a potential pursuit of Dylan Larkin from the Detroit Red Wings. Meanwhile, the team must navigate the opening six games of the season without defenseman Charlie McAvoy, who is serving a suspension following a postseason incident against the Buffalo Sabres. Defensive responsibilities will shift to Hampus Lindholm, Nikita Zadorov, and Connor Clifton during this period.
- •Charlie McAvoy will miss the first six games of the season due to a suspension.
- •Pavel Zacha and Elias Lindholm are currently projected as the top two centers.
- •The Bruins are evaluating roster fits for rookies James Hagens and J.J. Peterka.
- •Management is considering a potential trade for Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin.
- 3:44 PMYahoo Sports — Last-minute move Bruins must make ahead of 2026-27 season
"The Boston Bruins are hoping to build off last year’s somewhat surprising playoff appearance and demonstrate that they are a team that has a legitimate chance to fight for the Stanley Cup. The Bruins exceeded expectations last year because many observers thought they were in the early phases of a down cycle, as evidenced by their last-place finish […] The post Last-minute move Bruins must make ahead of 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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