The Bruins' downfall was their lack of depth and shallow prospect pool, and some players may become trade candidates in the offseason.

The Boston Bruins made a series of moves at the 2025 Trade Deadline where they effectively got rid of every player on their team who was of any trade value save for a few who are part of their future plans.

The Bruins still have high-scoring superstar right winger David Pastrnak, stud defenseman Charlie McAvoy and starting goaltender Jeremy Swayman under long-term contracts. Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic believes they should build around that trio going forward.

The Boston Bruins’ fall from grace is a case study for sports fans. The lesson is to never take success for granted, as you never know how quickly it can end. The Bruins were on top of the world when they set regular season records in 2022-23.

Of the team's 20 roster spots occupied on game days, only 11 project to be populated by players under contract for next season.

NHL insider Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub believes the Boston Bruins will spend aggressively in the offseason to improve their team.

Bruins great David Pastrnak further cements his place in franchise history after a milestone-making outing vs. Devils

The 20-year-old center, who was summoned by the Bruins on Saturday morning, was acquired by the Bruins in a deal that sent Brandon Carlo to the Toronto Maple Leafs during the NHL trade deadline. He’ll center the third line with Marat Khusnutdinov and Vinni Lettieri.

All that said, curb your enthusiasm when thinking that it was all delivered like lightning from Harry Potter’s wand. Also think twice when projecting whether the 2024-25 Capitals might serve as a quick-fix template for the Bruins. This great Washington recovery has been some 6-7 years in the making.

With the Boston Bruins performing far below expectations this season, they blew up their roster at the 2025 NHL trade deadline. They traded away several former core players, including Massachusetts native Charlie Coyle to the Colorado Avalanche.

Bruins fans will get their first look at Fraser Minten, the top player they received in the Brandon Carlo trade on Saturday vs. Carolina. The Bruins summoned Minten from Providence and sent down Jeffrey Viel.

In a season of little growth, and stunningly deep regression, Pastrnak has emerged helmet and shoulder pads above everyone else on the $80-something-million roster.