A new era in Boston has begun with the signing of free-agent forward Tanner Jeannot by the Bruins.
Insider Elliotte Friedman talked about how some fans could be concerned with the Bruins’ decision to sign Tanner Jeannot to a five-year, $17 million contract during Sunday’s episode of the 32 Thoughts Podcast.
However, Jeannot’s long-term contract does not have a cap hit, unlike David Backes’, which might prevent the Bruins from assembling a successful squad.
However, Jeannot’s agreement marks the end of an era that goes beyond his actual contract. The era of Brad Marchand, Patrice Bergeron, and Zdeno Chara is finished, as Friedman said. Charlie McAvoy and David Pastrnak currently own the team.
Jeannot Brings Hard Work to Bruins’ Lineup
Jeannot’s reputation as a diligent worker and fitness lover was one of the main reasons raised by Friedman and co-host Kyle Bukauskas. These qualities provide the club the work ethic they need to get through this time of change and establish a new identity for the roster.
The Bruins will also need to leverage Jeannot’s work ethic to enhance the kind of play that Mark Kastelic contributes to the lineup. Friedman noted that the Florida Panthers are a necessary step for any team hoping to make it to the Stanley Cup.
So, the Bruins, like any other Eastern Conference team, will need to be a tough, hard-nosed club to take on the Florida Panthers.
Physicality and Toughness Define Jeannot
Jeannot’s contribution to the Bruins’ physicality and toughness was another important factor that both Friedman and Bukauskas emphasized. Friedman also emphasized how the team may request that defenseman Nikita Zadorov stop interacting with opponents and concentrate more on performing his role.
Kastelic and Jeannot can handle the physical labor, engaging in combat if necessary. Given that the Bruins have historically been a very physical club to play against, that is an important issue.
However, the club lost some of those physical components due to roster turnover. In order to get Jeannot, the Bruins were prepared to outbid teams like the Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs, and New York Rangers.
Friedman highlighted the Bruins’ desire to be a “tough out” in the upcoming season as he wrapped up his argument. According to that statement, the Bruins want to establish themselves as a formidable opponent.
If the Bruins return to the playoffs, any team facing them in the first round could be in for one of the toughest series in their entire postseason run.
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