3 Boston Bruins Not Expected Back Next Season

The Boston Bruins have been one of the surprise stories in the NHL this season. The Bruins have exceeded expectations and are sitting comfortably in the Atlantic Division with just a couple weeks left in the regular season.

Management didn't necessarily go all in ahead of the trade deadline, but Boston is a destinations original six city in the league, and the team is expected to make some significant moves throughout the summer. Change is inevitable in a cap world, here's three Bruins who aren't expected back next season:

Viktor Arvidsson

It's been a spectacular season for Arvidsson in Boston, but as a pending unrestricted free agent, it's very likely he gets priced off the Bruins, and cashing in one last time this summer. The veteran winger has scored 24 goals and 50 points in 63 games this season, averaging 14:33 of ice-time per game, including two minutes with the man advantage. Arvidsson, 32, is expected to be looking for a four-year deal this summer, and it's not likely coming from the Bruins.

Andrew Peeke

When Peeke arrived in Boston he was supposed to play the role left behind from Brandon Carlo, however, Peeke hasn't been able to fill Carlo's shoes, and with free agency looming, don't be surprised to see the Bruins move on. Peeke is earning $2.75 million AAV and so far this season in 70 games, has scored five goals and 14 points. We'll see how the playoffs play out, but it's likely the team moves in another direction this offseason.

Matthew Poitras

With Fraser Minten's arrival and James Hagens not far behind, Poitras was getting offered in just about ever significant trade offer made by the Bruins ahead of the deadline. At 22 years old, there's still a ton of promise in his game, and with two first-round picks this season and next, expect to see Poitras moved for some help on defence this summer.

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