The potential departure of Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci from the Boston Bruins raises questions about finding replacements. Who will step up and at what cost?
We could see goaltender Jeremy Swayman seek a substantial contract but assist the team next season, accepting an overpaid extension later.
By trading Matt Grzelcyk and Mike Reilly, re-signing Bergeron and Krejci for a year, and securing a one-year bridge deal with Swayman, the Bruins could have $4 million left to acquire another forward and two defensemen.
This could help the Bruins with the cap problems they are set to have.