The Boston Bruins have secured Sean Kuraly with a two-year contract worth $3.7 million, offering an average annual value of $1.85 million. Alongside him, the team signed winger Michael Eyssimont to a two-year deal totaling $2.9 million, carrying an average annual value of $1.45 million. These additions aim to strengthen the Bruins’ depth as they transition through a new phase of their roster.
The Returning Veteran: Sean Kuraly’s Role in Boston
After spending the last four seasons with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Sean Kuraly is returning to the Bruins, the organization where his NHL career began. At 32, Kuraly brings reliable center play with consistent contributions expected around 20 to 25 points per season. Last year, he tallied 17 points from six goals and 11 assists in 82 games, while his career-best performance was in 2021–22 with 30 points in total.
Kuraly offers more than just scoring; his skill set includes penalty killing, strong faceoff abilities, and relentless forechecking. While he is not projected as a top-six forward for Boston, his energy and work ethic provide essential support to the team’s lineup, especially as the Bruins navigate what they consider their first significant rebuild in a quarter-century.
Michael Eyssimont Adds Scoring Depth on the Wing
Michael Eyssimont, 28, joins the Bruins looking to bring more depth scoring to a roster that struggled offensively late in the previous season. Last season, Eyssimont split time between Tampa Bay Lightning and Seattle Kraken, accumulating 16 points through nine goals and seven assists in a total of 77 games. He has demonstrated potential to exceed 20 points in a season given the right line chemistry.
Eyssimont’s best season came in 2023–24 with the Lightning, when he recorded 25 points over 81 games, showing promise as a quality depth winger. Should he find effective linemates, Eyssimont could even approach 40 points, adding valuable offensive support to the Bruins’ forward group.
Future Outlook and Cap Situation for the Bruins
With these signings, the Bruins now retain approximately $2 million in salary cap space, allowing for the possibility of acquiring an additional depth forward or defenseman. The organization hopes that bolstering their bottom-six forwards with players like Kuraly and Eyssimont will translate into improved overall team performance and better success compared to the previous season.