Boston Bruins: 3 takeaways from the Bruins early exit

Boston Bruins: 3 takeaways from the B’s early exit

By Sam Minton | May 8, 2018

TAMPA, FL - MAY 06: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning makes a save on David Pastrnak #88 of the Boston Bruins during Game Five of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 6, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

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The Boston Bruins are going to be just fine

The Bruins were expected to rebuild this season, and they almost made it to the Eastern Conference Finals. Some of the Bruins best players just turned 21. People forget that David Pastrnak is about to turn 22. He is 22 and was the Bruins best offensive player in the postseason. Besides that some of the Bruins best players are only in their early 20’s. Jake DeBrusk had a decent postseason, Ryan Donato showed once again he can skate with the big boys, and Charlie McAvoy was the star of game 7 and Grzelcyk stepped up as well. Also Danton Heinen got experience, but that’s about it.

The future is extremely bright in Boston and they definitely exceeded their preseason expectations. It may not have ended like Bruins fans wanted, but this season was a resounding success. The Bruins will continue to be one of the best teams in the NHL. If they are able to make a few tweaks they will be even better.

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This is a great time to be a Boston Bruins fan. The fun is only just getting started.

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