BOLTON, Mass. - The Boston Bruins will return to the ice this week much the same team that left it some three months ago.
The roster that carried the Black & Gold to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final has not endured much turnover since that Wednesday night in June. But two of the main spots that appear to be up for grabs could create plenty of opportunity when training camp commences on Thursday morning at Warrior Ice Arena.
The departures of wingers Marcus Johansson (Buffalo) and Noel Acciari (Florida) to free agency have opened up some competition for a bevy of players, among them Brett Ritchie (one-year, $1 million) and Par Lindholm (two years, with annual cap hit of $850,000), both of whom were signed by general manager Don Sweeney on July 1.
Ritchie, Lindholm Will be in the Fold
July 1 signings ready to compete for spots up front during training camp