20 Under 25 Candidates: Boston Bruins
Take a closer look at the Bruins candidates for NBC Sports Boston's 2021 "20 Under 25" list.
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Beecher was the Bruins' first-round pick in 2019 and played well as a freshman for Michigan last season with 16 points in 31 games. His speed and offensive skill make him one of the top prospects in Boston's organization.
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Bjork initially was viewed as a potential top-six forward for the B's, but he has not yet been able to reach that level with 34 points in 108 career NHL games.
Injuries have played a role in that, but if Bjork is able to stay healthy in 2020-21, he could play an important role for a Bruins team desperate for secondary scoring.
LAST YEAR: 11th
Carlo was a second-round pick by Boston in 2015 and has become a reliable part of the team's blue line as a stay-at-home defenseman.
One of the goals for the Bruins over the next year should be re-signing Carlo to a long-term deal before he becomes a restricted free agent after the 2020-21 season.
LAST YEAR: 8th
DeBrusk recently signed a two-year, $7.35 million contract with the Bruins. He's averaged 20.6 goals in three NHL seasons, which is pretty good for a 24-year-old. He needs to be more consistent as a scorer, but there's a lot to like about DeBrusk's future in Boston as a top-six left winger.
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Frederic was a late first-round pick by Boston in 2016 who has spent most of the last three seasons with the AHL's Providence Bruins.
The 23-year-old center will have a chance in training camp to carve out a bottom-six role at the NHL level for the upcoming season.
Frederic brings plenty of physicality to the ice and isn't afraid to drop his gloves for a fight. It won't take him long to become a fan favorite if he makes the Bruins' roster.
