Bruins Given Unfortunate NHL Offseason Ranking

The Boston Bruins continue to go through the motions of the offseason, trying to build a better team for next season. Boston has made a few moves, but nothing has stood out in a big way so far.

The front office has made some questionable decisions, and it has left this team in a weird spot. Boston has some talent on the team, but they may not be contenders in the Eastern Conference at this time.

NHL writer Adam Gretz of Bleacher Report put together grades for every NHL team's offseason, and the Bruins were given a poor rating. Gretz gave the Bruins a letter grade of "C" for the summer.

"Boston's offseason got off to a fantastic start when it acquired Viktor Arvidsson from the Edmonton Oilers, giving it a solid middle-six forward at a relatively low cost.

"Everything after that was a big whiff, with none being bigger than the five-year contract for Tanner Jeannot. The Bruins still have a glaring hole at the No. 1 center spot and have accumulated some questionable contracts all over the roster," Gretz wrote.

Adding Arvidsson helps the Bruins' cause for next season, but this team still needs more to contend. Boston has been stuck in mediocrity for a few years now, and this team remains far from contention.

The Bruins may be trying to save cap space for next offseason when multiple stars hit the market, but the fans still want to compete this year. However, if the team is planning to be aggressive next summer, most fans may be alright staying patient.

It remains to be seen how the Bruins are playing this, but this team remains very strangely put together as the offseason continues.