After a disappointing 2024-25 season, the expectation was that the Boston Bruins would look to make changes to their roster this summer. It is fair to say that they did just that, as they brought in an array of new players this off-season, as they continue their retool.

Due to the Bruins bringing in multiple new players, their roster will certainly look different on opening night than it did at the end of last season. Because of this, let’s take a look at each new notable Bruins addition and where they could end up fitting into the Original Six club’s lineup now.

Viktor Arvidsson: Second-Line Right Wing

When looking at the Bruins’ current depth chart, it seems very likely that Viktor Arvidsson will get a chance to play on the Bruins’ second line at right wing. There is no question that they desperately need more skill and offense at this spot, and Arvidsson could provide them with just that if he puts together a bounce-back season for the Original Six club.

Arvidsson spent this past season with the Edmonton Oilers, where he recorded 15 goals, 12 assists, and 27 points in 67 games. While these offensive numbers do not necessarily stand out, Arvidsson also recorded 26 goals and 59 points in 77 games with the Los Angeles Kings just back in 2022-23. He has also scored at least 20 goals five times during his career, so the Bruins will likely give him a shot in their top six.

Tanner Jeannot: Third-Line Left Wing 

With the Bruins signing Tanner Jeannot to a five-year contract with an average annual value of $3.4 million, it would not be particularly surprising if they give him a chance in their top nine. Because of this, Jeannot could very well slot on the Bruins’ third line at left wing to start the season.

Jeannot appeared in 67 games this past season with the Kings, where he recorded seven goals, six assists, and 13 points. The Bruins will be hoping that the five-year NHL veteran can regain his form from the 2021-22 season, as he had 24 goals and 41 points in 81 games with the Nashville Predators that campaign.

Sean Kuraly: Fourth-Line Center 

After spending the last four seasons with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Sean Kuraly returned to the Bruins on a two-year contract this off-season. With this, he should once again be an important part of the Bruins’ bottom six as their fourth-line center. This is especially so when noting that he won 54.3% of his faceoffs last season.

Kuraly posted six goals, 17 points, 40 penalty minutes, and 163 hits in 82 games last season with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Overall, Kuraly should provide the Bruins’ fourth line with more bite and steady defensive play.

Michael Eyssimont: Fourth-Line Left Wing

Michael Eyssimont is one of the Bruins’ most intriguing new additions. The 28-year-old’s versatility allows him to play multiple positions, so he could very well end up being a fit for the Bruins’ fourth-line left wing spot. 

Eyssimont played in 77 games split between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Seattle Kraken this past season, where he had nine goals, 16 points, 63 penalty minutes, and 110 hits. Like Jeannot and Kuraly, he will give the Bruins more grit. However, he has also shown that he can produce decent offense when playing at his best, as he had 11 goals and 25 points in 81 games just back in 2023-24 with the Lightning.

Jordan Harris: Seventh Defenseman

The Bruins added to their defensive depth this off-season when they signed Massachusetts native Jordan Harris to a one-year contract. When looking at the Bruins’ current blueline, Harris will likely start the season as their seventh defenseman. However, with Harris being only 25 years old, the possibility of him improving and becoming a nice piece of the Bruins’ roster should not be ruled out.

Harris spent this past season with the Blue Jackets, where he recorded one goal, four assists, and five points in 33 games. Overall, the left-shot defenseman struggled to fit into the Blue Jackets’ system, but a change of scenery with the Bruins could help him have a bounce-back year.

Matej Blumel: Extra Forward

Matej Blumel is certainly an interesting player to watch during training camp. When noting that the Bruins have plenty of experienced NHL bottom-six forwards, Blumel could start the year as an extra forward for Boston. Yet, he certainly could end up earning himself on the Bruins’ NHL roster if he impresses during the pre-season.

Blumel is coming off a fantastic AHL season with the Texas Stars, as he recorded 39 goals, 33 assists, 72 points, and a plus-5 rating in 67 games. He also had seven goals and 16 points in 14 playoff games for Texas, so there is no question that he has offensive potential. Perhaps this could lead to him earning himself a spot in the Bruins’ bottom six, but time will tell what happens on that front.