Bruins fans had high hopes last season for their defending President’s Cup and Atlantic Division Champions. Their playoff run started fast with a first round win against the Capitals, but fizzled out even faster as they lost to the Islanders 4-2 in the Eastern Conference Semi Finals.<\/p>\n
BetOnline.ag, the exclusive wagering partner of CLNS Media<\/a>, gives Boston the fifth highest odds to take the Stanley Cup home in 2021\/22 at 14\/1 (+1400)<\/strong>. After opening at 103.5, their regular season point total currently sits at 102.5.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Boston’s entire top line is listed on BetOnline.ag’s<\/a> short(ish) list of Hart Memorial Trophy candidates. Forward David Pastrnak is sixth overall behind Connor McDavid, Nathan McKinnon, Auston Mathews, Nikita Kucherov, and Artemi Panerin.<\/p>\n The Bruins odds are as follows:<\/p>\n David Pastrnak – 16\/1 (+1600)<\/strong><\/p>\n Brad Marchand – 20\/1 (+2000)<\/strong><\/p>\n Patrice Bergeron – 40\/1 (+4000)<\/strong><\/p>\n Former Bruins Tuukka Rask (+6600)<\/strong> and David Krejci (+20000)<\/strong> are also on BetOnline’s<\/a> list despite not being on the teams roster.<\/p>\n With a fire under them to improve off of 2020, general manager Don Sweeney and his front office made a flurry of moves this offseason.<\/p>\n Their first was shoring up their defense. They signed 24-year-old Brandon Carlo to a six year, $24.6 million contract extension in July. Carlo has been a solid piece for Boston despite nursing several injuries over the last few years. If the defenseman can stay on the ice, this contract will prove to be a steal for the black and yellow.<\/p>\n They also signed forward Taylor Hall to a contract extension this summer. Boston sent the Buffalo Sabres forward Anders Bjork and a second-round pick for Hall at last seasons trade deadline, and it worked out well for the club. Hall put up 14 points in 16 games for Boston and quickly got into a groove with line mate David Krejci. Although Krejci announced he will not be back this season, Hall is sure to find a niche on this team and contribute to their offense.<\/p>\n The #NHLBruins<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0have signed Taylor Hall to a four-year contract with a $6 million annual cap hit<\/p>\n \u26a1\ufe0fby @betonline_ag<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/AxVdnxzPfF<\/a><\/p>\n — Boston Bruins on CLNS (@BruinsCLNS) July 23, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nOffseason Moves<\/h2>\n
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