2009-2010 record: 39-30-13 (91 points)
Lost 4-3 to Philadelphia in Conference Semifinals
Captain: Zdeno Chara
Alternate Captain: Patrice Bergeron
3 players to watch: The success of last year's Bruins can be attributed to Tuukka Rask, who took over as starting goaltender midway through the season. It looks like he has the starting job this year, so don't expect him to give it up anytime soon, especially when 2009 Vezina winner Tim Thomas is looking to regain the starting job. Zdeno Chara is looking to have a bounce back year after his numbers dropped off from a 2009 Norris winning year. Tyler Seguin was the second overall pick in the 2010 draft and even with the lofty status, he isn't under any pressure to produce with some considerable talent on the front lines. Look for him to produce 50 points.
Things to look for: The collapse in the semifinals is well documented. It will be interesting to see how the Bruins bounce back from this mess. Gaining some toughness and resolve will go a long way, since they also failed to act accordingly to the Matt Cooke hit on Marc Savard in a game last year. The number one goalie spot is Rask's, but don't be surprised if Thomas pushes him for it. Both have something to prove, which could make the goalie position the strongest on the team. Offense was putrid, ranking near the bottom of the league in goals, and trading away Phil Kessel before the season didn't help. Seguin and new Bruin Nathan Horton should be helpful in that category. And on the subject of Savard, the Bruins are embroiled in an ugly contract dispute with the mercurial center, which has been well documented. It will be interesting to see what the Bruins eventually do and how this affects Savard's play.
Prediction: 7th in East
Song: Sepultura-Choke
Really? Is there any other song that I would want to describe the Bruins last season?
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