Matt Poitras, a surprise contributor for Boston last season, which was cut short by a shoulder injury that required surgery.

Commentary: Boston picked up the best center available, but still has work to do with the bottom six forwards and a long-term plan for a backup goalie.

Just watching Nikita Zadorov – at 6-foot-6 and 248 pounds – will sell most Bruins fans on the free-agent defenseman.

Boston shores up the middle of the ice, but still has to reach a deal with goalie Jeremy Swayman.

Dean Letourneau is expected to spend at least one season at Boston College, where he’ll face a much higher level after dominating opponents at his Ontario prep school.

The Bruins acquire a first-round pick, goalie Joonas Korpisalo and forward Mark Kastelic for the 2022-23 Vezina Trophy winner.

Other teams are making moves, and Boston is expected to explore trade offers for Ullmark after saying its top priority is signing Jeremy Swayman.

Boston wants to avoid arbitration with Jeremy Swayman, and figure out a way to keep its goalie tandem with Linus Ullmark.

The 2023 Vezina Trophy winner took a back seat to Jeremy Swayman in the playoffs, but hopes to remain in Boston.