The Boston Bruins are in for a big off-season. While they made the playoffs this year, it is clear that they need to address multiple needs during the summer if they hope to continue to head into the right direction next season.
One specific need that the Bruins have heading into the off-season is a top-six winger. This year’s free agency class is not the strongest, but if Alex Tuch ends up hitting the market instead of re-signing with the Buffalo Sabres, the Bruins absolutely need to make a push for him.
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The Bruins experienced firsthand just how impactful of a player Tuch can be during their first-round series against the Sabres. Tuch stepped up big time for Buffalo against the Bruins, as he had four goals and seven points in six games. He also finished this regular-season with 33 goals, 33 assists, and 66 points in 79 games. With numbers like these, he would be a major pickup for a Bruins club that desperately needs another difference-maker.
If the Bruins signed Tuch, he could slot perfectly on their second line. He would also give the Bruins another clear option for both their power play and penalty kill because of his strong all-around play.
Ultimately, the Bruins need a skiled power forward in their top six, and signing Tuch would provide them with just that. Thus, if Tuch does not end up staying put in Buffalo, the Bruins need to make their pitch for the 29-year-old forward in free agency.
