How Much A Potential Patrice Bergeron Replacement Would Cost The Bruins Revealed
The Boston Bruins are in need of a first-line center to replace Patrice Bergeron but he will not come cheap if he comes via free agency.
The Bruins Linked To Lindholm
Ever since Patrice Bergeron announced his retirement, there have been constant rumors linking the Bruins to any first-line center available on the trade market or free-agent market.
Two of the players the Bruins have been linked to are Mark Scheifele and Elias Lindholm, both soon-to-be free agents in the final year of their deals. Scheifele would bring more offense to the Bruins having come off a 42-goal campaign but his defensive game is not nearly as strong as Bergeron's.
Lindholm on the other hand is coming off a relatively down year but has the capability of scoring 40 goals himself which he did in 2021-22. He also is a strong defensive player finishing as a Selke finalist previously and is more of a stylistic fit for the Bruins looking for a Bergeron-type player to replace Bergeron.
How Much Lindholm Will Cost Revealed
In a recent 32 Thoughts from Elliotte Friedman, he revealed how much it would cost a team to sign Lindholm to a long-term deal.
"And it's possible Elias Lindholm's number is going to be higher than I initially thought � in the $9 million range." - Elliotte Friedman
That would be quite a pretty penny for Lindholm but he is a bonafide top-line center and one the Bruins could use for the long run.
Only time will tell if the Bruins make a strong push for Lindholm next offseason or if Lindholm will sign an extension in Calgary beforehand.
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