Bruins Add Elias Lindholm, Nikita Zadorov In Free Agency

Bruins Add Elias Lindholm, Nikita Zadorov In Free Agency

The Elias Lindholm connection to Boston felt obvious for months. Something I talked about way back in May. The Bruins have finally found a center and Lindholm is officially on his way to Beantown.

The Bruins have signed Lindholm to a seven year deal worth $7.75 million. Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet was the first to report the news.

Elias Lindholm 7 x $7.75 Boston

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 1, 2024

Lindholm, 29, posted 44 points in 75 games in a down year. He was just never a fit in Vancouver for whatever reason. Otherwise, he’s a great 200-foot player and a Selke candidate year in and year out. Two years ago, Lindholm had 82 points. Maybe he can get back to that point in a big role with the Bruins skating with David Pastrnak.

Elias Lindholm, signed 7x$7.8M by BOS, is a complementary two-way centre who's good at finding soft areas around the net and getting open. Coming off a really difficult season, Bruins are making a serious bet here. #NHLBruins pic.twitter.com/xVN1pFNrf7

— JFresh (@JFreshHockey) July 1, 2024

The Bruins did not stop there. They’re also adding defenseman Nikita Zadorov. His deal will come in at six years while carrying an AAV of $5 million per season. Zadorov will take over for Matt Grzelcyk, who will not return and is on his way to Pittsburgh.

Nikita Zadorov, signed 6x$5M by BOS, is a physical D who thrives on chaos. He throws hits, he forces opposing forwards to dump pucks in out of fear, he moves the puck out of the zone (often with possession), carries it in, scores goals,fights, and he takes plenty of penalties. pic.twitter.com/QHIyWFTkmI

— JFresh (@JFreshHockey) July 1, 2024

Is Elias Lindholm Just A Rental For The Canucks?

The Bruins needed a center in the worst way. After Patrice Bergeron retired, it’s been a black hole up top on the first line. This fit with Lindholm just makes way too much sense for so many reasons. Charlie Coyle and Pavel Zacha can now slide down the lineup in a more suitable role for those players.

Quick side note: The Bruins already had Hampus Lindholm. It just feels right that they landed the other notable Lindholm, doesn’t it?

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