3 burning questions Boston Bruins must answer in the 2026 offseason
The Boston Bruins (45-27-10) overachieved, making the playoffs after a disastrous 2024-25 season. They replaced head coach Jim Montgomery with Marco Sturm, and Sturm’s first season was a smashing success. Thanks to a bounce-back season from Jeremy Swayman and Charlie McAvoy, a few prospects (Fraser Minten, Marat Khusnutdinov) turning into contributors, and a sneakily good buy of Viktor Arvidsson, the Bruins made the playoffs as a wild-card team.
More: NHL analyst blasted over Connor McDavid is ‘gone’ prediction Unfortunately, they fell in the first round to the Buffalo Sabres, who are probably the biggest surprise in the NHL. This offseason, the Bruins will try to build on their surprise success. Do they resign Viktor Arvidsson?
Apr 21, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Boston Bruins left wing Viktor Arvidsson (71) takes a shot on goal during the first period against the Buffalo Sabres in game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images Viktor Arvidsson was the biggest pleasent surprise for the Bruins.
In his prime, he was always good for at least 25 goals and around 50 points each season. However, between the 2019-20 and 2024-25 seasons, he had just one season of 25+ goals and 50+ points (2022-23). After a 15-goal, 27-point season with the Edmonton Oilers, they dumped his contract to the Bruins, and he rewarded Boston with a 25-goal, 54-point season in 2025-26.
The only problem is that he becomes a UFA this offseason. More: NHL punishes coach who snubbed reporters with $100,000 fine, lost draft pick Given the fact he’s 33 years old, Arvidsson is projected to earn just $4. 225 million per year (via AFP analytics ).
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