Insider Gives Mark Kastelic Positive News On Bruins Future

Boston Bruins forward Mark Kastelic

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The Boston Bruins could look to add some more skill to the lineup, but one forward could also become a mainstay in the top six.

Boston had success this past season and made the playoffs as the Bruins were a surprise team this year. One player who had plenty of success was Mark Kastelic who Boston acquired in 2024 from the Ottawa Senators in part of the package for Linus Ullmark.

Kastelic was considered a bottom-six forward who can add some depth to the lineup, but this past season he had plenty of success. With that, Bruins insider Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic believes Kastelic is a future top-six forward in Boston.

“Kastelic scored a career-high 12 goals, became a regular penalty killer and even found a role as an overtime faceoff specialist,” Shinzawa wrote. “Willing and able to fight anyone, including heavyweight champion Mathieu Olivier in a critical comeback win against the , it’s not a stretch to think he can be a No. 2 right wing because of his shot, skating and fearlessness.”