NHL Rumors: 3 Boston Bruins who won’t be on the roster next season
By Marci Rubin
Bruins who won’t be on the roster next season: 2. Matt Grzelcyk
Defenseman Matt Grzelcyk is a likely trade candidate. As the Boston Bruins continue to struggle with cap space, they are reportedly looking to move Grzelcyk. Clearing his cap hit of $3.68 million would be beneficial for the Bruins. He’s entering the final season of his contract.
Grzelcyk is a mobile defenseman who moves the puck, skates well, and has a high hockey IQ. He had 26 points this past regular season. He blocked 78 shots and held a 46 +/-. Grzelcyk has proven his worth as a top-four defenseman. 2022-23 was his best season yet.
A lot of the Bruins’ offseason maneuvers will come down to cap space. They’ve already moved Taylor Hall with his $6 million cap hit, which should go a long way. But they’re looking to clear more space, and moving 29 year old Grzelcyk makes a lot of sense.
This one especially hurts considering the Bruins are Grzelcyk’s hometown team. Conversations continue to swirl about where Grzelcyk will land and when a trade will happen. Some think this move is coming next for the Bruins. When Boston finds the right team to make a deal with, Grzelcyk will be on the move.