This is my Boston Bruins team, which is still ongoing. I started this GM Mode in January after I reached the end of the 25 seasons with my Washington Capitals Dynasty.

Most recent roster updates and statistics can be found here:
http://www.operationsports.com/Bloop33/blog/18028-boston-bruins-2030-31-season-1st-roster-statistic-update/

For this team, I built a team with 4 lines that can score, and has big bodies on forward, in contrast to my Washington team who was built defensively and who's biggest forward (that wasn't a 4th liner being replaced year to year) was 6'3", 205lbs. So far, we've won 4 Stanley cups, but team defence has cost us a chance at probably 5 others.

The season is the 2029-30 season, currently 2 games into the 2nd playoff round vs. the New York Islanders. I will introduce the team as if everyone was healthy (which they are not).

Note: A lot of these players weren't drafted by me, I had to shed cap space and traded some veterans for these players when they were in juniors or the AHL, so they are developed by myself.

Line-Up:

Line 1:

LW - Joe Tyrell.
Playmaker, 94 overall.
33 years old, 6'2", 184 lbs. Born in Austria.
Drafted 13th overall in 2015 by the Anaheim Ducks.
984 Career Games Played, 267 Career Goals, 882 Career Points.
- Strong Dangler but is probably the best passer in the league now, not too physically imposing but uses his shifty-ness to create opportunities for himself and his linemates. One of the most respected players in the league.

C - Danny Wilm.
Sniper, 92 overall.
30 years old, 6'1", 188 lbs. Born in Canada.
Drafted 2nd overall in 2018 by the Tampa Bay Lightning.
776 Career Games Played, 260 Career Goals, 590 Career Points.
- Late Bloomer, was rotting in Tampa's farm system, didn't make his NHL debut until the age of 22 with the Bruins, quickly became the #1 center. Sakic-like wrist shot, coupled with great hands. Always a threat to put it in the net.

RW - Jamie Baron.
Sniper, 82 overall.
24 years old, 6'2", 199 lbs. Born in Canada.
Drafted 28th overall in 2025 by the New York Islanders.
203 Career Games Played, 47 Career goals, 92 Career Points.
- Young player who took a few seasons to develop, career threatened by injuries numerous times. Uses his body and speed to create opportunities on the rush. Future 40 goal scorer in the league.

Line 2:

LW - Cameron Callahan.
Sniper, 91 overall.
31 years old, 5'11", 185 lbs. Born in Canada.
Franchise Player, Drafted 1st overall in 2018 by the Boston Bruins.
928 Career Games Played, 364 Career Goals, 673 Career Points.
- Under Achieving forward offensively, was billed as a Franchise player, but almost 1000 games into his career, has a career high 65 points in 1 season. Great defensively though, much stronger than his size indicates.

C - Brad Stokes
Playmaker, 87 overall.
26 years old, 5'10", 180lbs. Born in Canada.
Drafted 17th overall in 2022 by the Florida Panthers.
325 Career Games Played, 72 Career Goals, 224 Career Points.
- Small 2nd line centerman, held out from signing a contract last season, but has come back and put up career high totals. While his size hinders what he can do around the net, he is a great set up man, gets a lot of assists from behind the net.

RW - Colin Meldere
Sniper, 81 overall.
24 years old, 6'4", 222 lbs. Born in the USA.
Drafted 44th overall in 2024 by the Buffalo Sabres.
246 Career Games Played, 26 Career Goals, 72 Career Points.
- Acquired in a cap freeing deal, has added more size and speed to the bottom 6. Not overly productive at this stage of his career, but looks poised to develop into a top 9 forward when the time comes I need to promote someone to replace a veteran.

Line 3:

LW - Trevor Klee
Power Forward, 83 overall.
23 years old, 6'4", 235 lbs. Born in Canada.
Drafted 71st overall in 2025 by the Boston Bruins.
251 Career Games Played, 43 Career Goals, 96 Career Points.
- My best 3rd round pick as GM of Boston, took 2 seasons to develop in the AHL, is a huge physical presence and destined to one day be a top 2 line player, to create space for some smaller line-mates. The Fan favourite in Boston, brings a level of tenacity that few teams in the league can match.

C - Carson Perreaux
Playmaker, 84 overall.
35 years old, 6'3", 186 lbs. Born in Canada.
Drafted 104th overall in 2013 by the Washington Capitals.
784 Career Games Played, 77 Career Goals, 212 Career Points.
- Defensive Specialist, a free agent signing brought in to be an affordable, playable replacement for Kenneth Brind'Amour. Good puck control and passing ability allow him to be a solid 2 way player, but his defensive and athletic make him a standout in his own zone.

LW - Steve Bordson
Sniper, 88 overall.
27 years old, 6'4", 221 lbs. Born in Canada.
Drafted 2nd overall in 2021 by the Boston Bruins.
564 Career Games Played, 126 Career Goals, 272 Career Points.
- Huge and Physical. Struggled when entering the league, spent 2 seasons in the AHL after his rookie season, but came back more physical than before and earned a spot in the bottom 6. Can fill in on top 2 lines like no problem. Great power forward type player, fan favourite in Boston.

Line 4:

LW - Topi Kerman
Tough Guy, 80 overall.
33 years old, 6'3", 236 lbs. Born in Finland.
Undrafted.
8 Career Games Played, 1 Career Goal, 3 Career Points.
-In the 2030 off-season, because of cap problems, I had to hire some cheap players who can be effective. Topi Kerman is a big body who will be a good enforcer in games when he needs to be. Not a problem in his own end, solid 4th liner.

C - Shannon Cracknell
Sniper, 81 overall.
30 years old, 6'3", 215 lbs. Born in the USA.
Drafted 1st overall in 2019 by the Boston Bruins.
530 Career Games Played, 85 Career Goals, 195 Career Points.
- After high hopes when drafting him 1st overall, he did not develop into the superstar center I was hoping for, and was traded away. Next season though, he was put on waivers and re-claimed, and filled in as a 4th line centerman playing a checking role. Has settled in nicely and helps the team toughness and speed.

RW - William Carrier
Two-Way Forward, 79 overall.
35 years old, 6'2", 208 lbs. Born in Canada.
Drafted 122nd overall in 2014 by the Los Angeles Kings.
150 Career Games Played, 25 Career Goals, 52 Career Points.
- Another cheap veteran player I signed to play a bottom 6 role and defend well. Has decnt size and speed, but most importantly is great defensively. Defensive Star on the 4th line with two big linemates.

Defensive Pair 1:

LD - Casey Fast
Defensive Defenceman, 91 overall.
32 years old, 6'2", 199 lbs. Born in Canada.
Drafted 1st overall in 2016 by the Boston Bruins.
1,145 Career Games Played, 51 Career Goals, 208 Career Points.
- The definition of shut-down defenceman has a picture of Casey Fast beside it. Played in the NHL since being drafted in 2016, has become the best shut-down man in the NHL. Has a hard slap shot, earning him a spot on the Power Play after the offensive guys were traded for cap room. Career High 29 points in the past season. Should finish career with 1500+ Games.

RD - Phil Hartnell
Defensive Defenceman, 91 overall.
25 years old, 6'2", 200 lbs. Born in Canada.
Drafted 4th overall in 2023 by the New York Islanders.
518 Career Games Played, 32 Career Goals, 194 Career Points.
- Started his career as a puck rushing defenceman, playing on a line with Kyle Kantor (to be introduced). When placed with Casey Fast, became much more defensive and has really become a nice fit as a shut down guy. Still has offensive upside, but has eased up a bit on risky plays.

Defensive Pair 2:

LD - Alexei Dadonov
Defensive Defenceman, 89 overall.
25 years old, 6'6", 224 lbs. Born in Russia.
Drafted 2nd overall in 2024 by the Los Angeles Kings.
251 Career Games Played, 3 Career Goals, 68 Career Points.
- Originally brought in as a 20 year old prospect to eventually play with Andrei Kulemin (traded OFD), has become one of the biggest physical forces in the NHL. Little to no offensive upside, but so good defensively that the puck is rarely in the zone when he is on the ice. Biggest NHL regular on the team.

RD - Kyle Kantor
Two-Way Defenceman, 92 overall.
33 years old, 6'3", 210 lbs. Born in the USA.
Drafted 1st overall in 2015 by the Boston Bruins.
1,039 Career Games Played, 72 Career Goals, 385 Career Points.
- Late bloomer, didn't make his NHL debut until 23 years old. Served as captain for 3 seasons, and has helped develop some of the best defencemen in the league (Hartnell, Dadonov, Kulemin, etc.). Decent offensive force, but is better suited to a role where he is paired with an inexperienced d-man who is prone to make mistakes. Great at covering up for teammates mistakes.

Defensive Pair 3:


LD - Johan Persson
Two-Way Defenseman, 84 overall.
33 years old, 6'2", 209 lbs. Born in Sweden.
Drafted 42nd overall in 2016 by the Columbus Blue Jackets.
216 Career Games Played, 9 Career Goals, 29 Career Points.
- With the big overhaul making the team stronger defensively with the retirement of Yuri Smirnov, Persson was acquired in the deal that sent Ruslan Khavanov and Jacques Poirier away. Very good in his own end, possesses a decent slap shot. Great in his own zone, good at covering when forwards get caught on the counter attack

RD - Tuomo Makkonen

Defensive Defenceman, 90 overall.
31 years old, 6'2", 192 lbs. Born in Finland.
Drafted 67th overall in 2018 by the San Jose Sharks.
661 Career Games Played, 27 Career Goals, 147 Career Points.
- Originally picked up as a 20 year old, he played with the Bruins for 6 seasons before being traded to relieve cap pressure on the team. Re-Acquired for 91 overall goaltender, Par Moller, this season, he brings a complete defensive game, great speed and strength, and also a very slap shot. Can play on the top line if needed.

Goaltending:

Starter - Calle Moller
Butterfly Goalie, 88 overall.
26 years old, 6'3", 209 lbs. Born in Sweden.
Drafted 18th overall in 2023 by the New York Rangers.
75 Career Games Played, 40 Career Wins, 8 Career Shutouts.
- After holding out on his contract last season, I decided to go for the bigger Calle Moller as my starter, while parting away with his brother Par Moller. His size allows him to be a strong butterfly goalie. More sound positionally than Par, he doesn't make many spectacular saves for the team.

Back-Up - Samu Lehtivouri
Hybrid Goalie, 80 overall.
28 years old, 6'4", 206 lbs. Born in Finland.
Drafted 176th overall in 2021 by the Montreal Canadiens.
5 Career Games Played, 4 Career Wins, 0 Career Shutouts.
- Solid back-up, will be able to start in 15-20 games this season. Decided to go with a veteran with good poise (85) over a rookie in net. Affordable, will not be too upset if he has a .400% winning percentage.