{"id":446510,"date":"2024-07-30T08:30:14","date_gmt":"2024-07-30T12:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=446510"},"modified":"2024-07-30T07:20:17","modified_gmt":"2024-07-30T11:20:17","slug":"centre-gearing-up-lasting-impact-boston-bruins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/07\/30\/centre-gearing-up-lasting-impact-boston-bruins\/","title":{"rendered":"Centre Gearing up for Lasting Impact With Boston Bruins"},"content":{"rendered":"

Only a few weeks ago, the Bruins secured centre Elias Lindholm with a substantial seven-year, $54.25 million deal<\/a>, aiming for the 29-year-old forward to become the cornerstone of Boston\u2019s top line for years to come. Lindholm, a Swedish national, has established himself as one of the NHL’s premier two-way forwards, consistently racking up over 50 points in four of his 11 seasons and earning a runner-up spot for the Selke Trophy in 2021-22. Sweeney had been eyeing Lindholm for a while, and his patience paid off when the player hit free agency.<\/p>\n

Recently Signed Boston Bruins Centre Poised to Make Major Impact<\/h3>\n

Lindholm’s versatility will be a huge asset for head coach Jim Montgomery<\/a>, who can now count on him in all situations. With Lindholm on board, the Bruins are hoping to see the Calgary Flames version of him. Several players on the team are poised to benefit from Lindholm’s arrival, including Nikita Zadrov, who has played with Lindholm in both Calgary and Vancouver.<\/p>\n

Elias Lindholm<\/a>\u00a0Versatility Key for Bruins in Foreseeable Future<\/h3>\n

In his last two complete seasons with Calgary, he averaged an impressive 32 goals and 73 points. However, during the 2023-24 season, split between the Flames and Canucks, he managed only 44 points (15 goals, 29 assists) in 75 games. On a positive note, he found his stride in the playoffs with Vancouver, racking up 10 points in 13 games. Moreover, he also achieved a personal best with a 56.4 faceoff percentage throughout the season.<\/p>\n

Nikita Zadorov<\/a> is among those anticipating a significant improvement in Lindholm’s performance. Zadorov, who has previously played with Lindholm in Calgary and Vancouver, has seen firsthand Lindholm’s capability to excel when given the opportunity to play on the top line. Despite facing challenges after being traded to the Canucks<\/a> in January, Zadorov believes Lindholm will shine with the Bruins.<\/p>\n