Boston Bruins officially release top-4 defenseman to free agency
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The Boston Bruins have officially released one of their top-4 defensemen to free agency.
The Bruins will lose several players this summer, including defenseman Derek Forbort, who is confirmed to be leaving the team.
It was already known that forward Milan Lucic would not be returning due to criminal charges filed by his soon-to-be ex-wife Brittany. Now, it's confirmed that former 15th overall pick Derek Forbort will not be getting an extension with the Bruins.
Forbort played three seasons in Boston, transitioning from a key lineup player to a #6/#7 defenseman, playing just over 30 games in the 2023-24 season. He will likely join a team in need of experienced players.
Per @TheFourthPeriod
, Derek Forbort will test free agency on July 1 and will not return to the #NHLBruins
#GetBent
, Derek Forbort will test free agency on July 1 and will not return to the #NHLBruins
#GetBent
Here is the full list of Bruins players hitting UFA status:
#NHLBruins UFA update
Jake DeBrusk - No new talks
Danton Heinen - negotiating a return
Patrick Maroon - wants to stay
Jayson Megna - unlikely to return
James Van Riemsdyk - unlikely to return
Derek Forbort - will not return
Matt Grzelcyk - unlikely to return
Kevin Shattenkirk - unlikely to return
Milan Lucic - will not return
Anthony Richard - ?
Oskar Steen - Group 6 UFA
Daniel Renouf - ?
Reilly Walsh - ?
Kyle Keyser - ?
#GetBent
Jake DeBrusk - No new talks
Danton Heinen - negotiating a return
Patrick Maroon - wants to stay
Jayson Megna - unlikely to return
James Van Riemsdyk - unlikely to return
Derek Forbort - will not return
Matt Grzelcyk - unlikely to return
Kevin Shattenkirk - unlikely to return
Milan Lucic - will not return
Anthony Richard - ?
Oskar Steen - Group 6 UFA
Daniel Renouf - ?
Reilly Walsh - ?
Kyle Keyser - ?
#GetBent
We will see if letting go of a player with Forbort's experience is the right move next season as the Boston Bruins aim to avenge their round 2 defeat to the Florida Panthers.
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Boston Bruins to officially cut ties with top-15 pick defenseman
Boston Bruins to officially cut ties with top-15 pick defenseman
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JUIN 5 | 459 ANSWERS Boston Bruins officially release top-4 defenseman to free agency Do you think letting Derek Forbort walk to free agency is a smart move by the Boston Bruins? | ||
| Yes | 301 | 65.6 % |
| No | 158 | 34.4 % |
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