Boston Bruins Projected Roster And Salary Cap Situation

Apr 26, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Bruins left wing

Milan Lucic

(17) celebrates after scoring a goal on Detroit Red Wings goalie

Jonas Gustavsson

(not pictured) during the third period in game five of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at TD Banknorth Garden. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Here is part 2 of our Bruins Season preview, looking at their projected lineup and salary cap situation:

FORWARDS

Milan Lucic – David Krejci – Reilly Smith (RFA)

Brad Marchand – Patrice Bergeron – Loui Eriksson

Ryan Spooner – Carl Soderberg – Jordan Caron

Chris Kelly – Gregory Campbell – Dan Paille

EXTRA – Justin Florek

The Bruins, despite not replacing Jarome Iginla, still have an above-average top 6, with a good spread of talent in the center ice position.  They will be looking for Sponer to make a big jump this year, to provide a cost-conscious element to a team that is in tough against the salary cap.   The Bruins have about 34.6M committed (after taking Marc Savard‘s $4+M off) to just 12 forwards, before Smith re-signs.