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The Boston Bruins Make Changes To Their Lines

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Austin Sabourin
October 16, 2023  (12:01)
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The Boston Bruins are shaking things up in practice, introducing several new line combinations. The changes highlight the team's willingness to experiment with different player combinations to maximize their performance.

Here's a look at the revamped lines during practice:

Forwards:

DeBrusk - Zacha - Pastrnak
Marchand - Poitras - Geekie
Van Riemsdyk - Coyle - Frederic
Lucic - Beecher - Lauko
Brown, Heinen

Defense:

Lindholm - McAvoy
Grzelcyk - Carlo
Forbort - Shattenkirk
Mitchell

Goaltenders:

Ullmark
Swayman

Notably, Jake DeBrusk finds himself on the top line, while Matthew Poitras takes the center stage, centering Brad Marchand and Morgan Geekie on the second line. Charlie Coyle, meanwhile, shifts to the third line alongside James van Riemsdyk and Trent Frederic.

On the defensive side Lindholm gets bumped up to the first line with McAvoy and Grzelcyk gets put down to the second pair with Carlo.

These new combinations offer the Bruins versatility and the chance to capitalize on the strengths of each player. As they hit the ice, the team and fans alike will be eager to see how these line changes impact their upcoming games.

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