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5 Bruins Playing Their Final Postseason in Boston

As the 2023-24 NHL playoffs are set to begin, consider that these five Bruins players might be playing their final postseason in Boston.

By Devon Platana

Jake DeBrusk is likely playing his final postseason in Boston.
Jake DeBrusk is likely playing his final postseason in Boston. / Hannah Foslien-USA TODAY Sports
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2. LW/RW James Van Riemsdyk

Expectations weren't high when the Bruins inked James Van Riemsdyk to a one-year, $1 million contract last offseason. It was seen as a low-risk, high-reward decision at the time. If Van Riemsdyk could return to his 20-goal form, great. If not, it isn't like the Bruins broke the bank to add him.

At first, it looked like Van Riemsdyk was a major steal. The former 2007 second-overall pick didn't have any issues adjusting to his new team, racking up 11 goals and 37 points through his first 51 games, putting him on pace for about 18 and 59, respectively, in an 82-game season.

Unfortunately, Van Riemsdyk wasn't able to maintain that pace and has since looked invisible on most nights. As of April 16, the veteran winger only has one assist in his last 19 outings and hasn't even scored a goal since the middle of February. Even though he's playing on a cheap contract, you never want to see a player disappear for that long of a stretch.

Unless JVR truly steps up on the Bruins' postseason run, I won't be surprised if they let him hit the open market this offseason.

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