If a person linked to the Boston Bruins franchise is generating headlines these days, that's unrestricted free-agent netminder Jeremy Swayman. That, however, doesn't mean the organization's brass doesn't have many more things to address between now and next summer.

Even with solid performances by rookies Fabian Lysell and Georgii Merkulov on Tuesday, Brad Marchand wants to see more.

The fiery forward shed the noncontact jersey Wednesday and was battling with teammates the way they're used to.

The energy inside Warrior Ice Arena was kicked up a notch on Wednesday with the return of Brad Marchand as the Bruins captain shed his red non-contact jersey for a regular practice sweater.

After Tuesday’s game, coach Jim Montgomery said he’s looking for penalty-killers. He gave Poitras and Justin Brazeau a shot at it and they did reasonably well. How well a young player does in a role like that, no matter how glamorous it may or may not be – could be the difference between a player making the team or not.

The Boston Bruins made multiple changes to their roster this offseason. Because of this, the Bruins have some spots to fight for in their lineup. The second-line right wing is easily the most notable spot that is vacant for the Bruins.