3 right-handed NHL defenseman the Boston Bruins can target in the summer
The Boston Bruins, following a one-year hiatus, are back in the playoffs. Although they aren't one of the favorites to win the Stanley Cup, they are a threat. With another strong off-season, like adding a high-end right-handed defenseman, they could be back to being contenders.
3 right-handed NHL defenseman the Boston Bruins can target in the summer originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Boston Bruins have had a successful 2025-26 season , given how disastrous the 2024-25 campaign was for them.
They have proven a lot of their doubters wrong and have been one of this season’s top stories because of it. Given how this season has gone for the Bruins, it would not be surprising if they look to continue strengthening their roster during the off-season. One of their biggest needs is another top-four right-shot defenseman.
Due to this, let’s look at three defensemen whom the Bruins would be wise to target during the summer. Rasmus Andersson, Vegas Golden Knights It is no secret that the Bruins made a major push to acquire Rasmus Andersson before the Calgary Flames moved him to the Vegas Golden Knights . As a result of this, the Bruins will likely be one of the teams pushing hard to sign him if he hits the free agent market this offseason.
If the Bruins signed Andersson in free agency, he would be a perfect fit for their second pairing with Hampus Lindholm. In addition, he would be a clear choice for both their power play and penalty kill if successfully signed. MORE : 3 NHL centers the Red Wings can target this offseason Darren Raddysh, Tampa Bay Lightning Darren Raddysh is another defenseman whom the Bruins should strongly consider signing this summer if he does not re-sign with the Tampa Bay Lightning .