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Bruins in the Hot Seat: Which Players Need a Big Bounce-Back Season?

Another season has come and gone, and for the Boston Bruins, the 2024-25 campaign was one to forget. After the historic, record-breaking season of 2022-23, last year felt like a cold shower. The B’s missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016, a bitter pill to swallow for a team and a fanbase accustomed to contending. While there were a few bright spots – David Pastrnak doing Pastrnak things and Morgan Geekie having a career year – there were also a handful of guys who, to put it bluntly, didn’t pull their weight. The Bruins made some big moves

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Time to Hit the Panic Button? 6 Players Who Need a Big Bounce-Back Season in 2025-26

Well, another NHL season is in the books, and as the dust settles on the 2024-25 campaign, it’s time to start looking ahead. For some guys, the offseason will be a time for some well-deserved rest and relaxation. For others, it’ll be a summer of soul-searching and hard work, a chance to right the ship after a season they’d rather forget. Every year, there are players who, for one reason or another, just don’t live up to expectations. Whether it’s due to injury, a new system, or a good old-fashioned slump, some guys just can’t seem to find their game.