The Boston Bruins are coming off a hugely disappointing season that saw them not only fail to make the playoffs but also finish in last place in the Atlantic Division.
Since the Bruins have been so strong for so many years, it seems likely that a downturn is coming and it may be another year or more before they can fight their way back into the playoffs.
However, that is not the mindset in the Boston lockerroom. They have a dangerous top line that includes the explosive David Pastrnak , surprising Morgan Geekie and center Elias Lindholm.
There's no reason that can't be one of the top lines in the league. Much will depend on Geekie's continued growth and improvement from Lindholm. Pastrnak is one of the league's dominant scorers. He has netted 40 goals or more in four of the last f