Bruins face tough decisions with multiple defensemen ahead of season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 2:46 AM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
The Boston Bruins currently have 10 defensemen vying for spots on their NHL roster as July progresses. Key players such as Charlie McAvoy, Hampus Lindholm, and Nikita Zadorov are considered safe, but Henri Jokiharju, Mason Lohrei, Jonathan Aspirot, and Jordan Harris may face waiver risks. Lohrei could be traded given his potential, while Jokiharju's future is uncertain after limited play last season. With roster requirements typically favoring 7 defensemen, the Bruins may need to make cuts or trades soon.
- •Bruins have 10 defensemen competing for roster spots.
- •McAvoy, Lindholm, and Zadorov are considered secure.
- •Jokiharju's future is uncertain after limited play last season.
- •Lohrei may appear attractive for trade to other teams.
- •Roster needs may require cuts or trades before the season.
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"The summer continues to roll on, with July just about halfway through, yet the Boston Bruins continue to carry a presumed 10 NHL defenseman on their roster.
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