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Get to Know a Bruin: Charlie McAvoy Share this story Charlie McAvoy Birthplace: Long Beach, NY | Acquired: Drafted first round (14th overall) by Boston in 2016 Assets: Plays a sound game at both ends of the ice and has plenty of lower-leg strength (good enough to win battles against bigger NHL forwards at the highest level). Thinks the game well. Flaws: Does he have the ability to quarterback an NHL power play? Also, can he continue to play a physical brand of hockey without optimum size for the highest level? The jury is still out. Career Potential: Talented, two-way defenseman with upside.

Get to Know a Bruin: Taylor Hall Share this story Taylor Hall Birthplace: Calgary, AB | Acquired: Traded to Boston in April 2021 Assets: Is an explosive skater with supreme puck skills, natural scoring ability and tremendous determination. Can make spectacular plays look easy. Goes to the net with authority and is a great finisher. Displays constant energy. Flaws: Has a tendency to play with sheer reckless abandon, which leads to plenty of injuries. Needs a little more work on his defensive-zone coverage in order to maximize output. Could stand to slow his game down just a tad. Career Potenti...

Get to Know a Bruin: Craig Smith Share this story Craig Smith Birthplace: Madison, WI | Acquired: Signed as a free agent, October 2020 Assets: Has excellent skating ability, so he can be used in a variety of game situations. Also owns a good-sized frame (6-1, 208 pounds) and some versatility. Flaws: Lacks game-to-game consistency, so he needs to become a more intense performer night in and night out. Also needs more work in his defense. Career Potential: Quick, talented but inconsistent forward. (Via ) Why You Should Know Who He Is: Wrapping up his first season in Boston after nine in Nashvi...

Get to Know a Bruin: David Krejci Share this story David Krejci Birthplace: Sternberk, Czechoslovakia | Acquired: Drafted 2nd round (63rd overall) by Boston in 2004 Assets: Has excellent vision and passing skills, and profiles as a classic playmaking center. His head is always in the game and he possesses great hockey sense and two-way instincts. Is a good face-off man and great on special teams. Flaws: Can get pushed around in the corners and prone to big hits against him. Is not great at scoring goals himself. Disappears at times and can wear down with overuse. Injuries are also a factor he...

Get to Know a Bruin: Curtis Lazar Share this story Curtis Lazar Birthplace: Salmon Arm, BC | Acquired: Traded to Boston April 2021 Assets: Has excellent two-way ability and a tremendous work rate. Owns plenty of character and usually plays much bigger than his below-average frame suggests. Can score key goals, too. Plays all three forward positions. Flaws: Needs to become a more consistent point producer in the National Hockey League. Also needs to get stronger in order to play his abrasive style effectively at the highest level. Needs to also improve his setup skills. Career Potential: Quali...