Boston Bruins officially release top-4 defenseman to free agency

The Bruins will lose several players this summer, including defenseman Derek Forbort, who is confirmed to be leaving the team.

It was already known that forward Milan Lucic would not be returning due to criminal charges filed by his soon-to-be ex-wife Brittany. Now, it's confirmed that former 15th overall pick Derek Forbort will not be getting an extension with the Bruins.

Forbort played three seasons in Boston, transitioning from a key lineup player to a #6/#7 defenseman, playing just over 30 games in the 2023-24 season. He will likely join a team in need of experienced players.

#NHLBruins UFA update
Jake DeBrusk - No new talks
Danton Heinen - negotiating a return
Patrick Maroon - wants to stay
Jayson Megna - unlikely to return
James Van Riemsdyk - unlikely to return
Derek Forbort - will not return
Matt Grzelcyk - unlikely to return
Kevin Shattenkirk - unlikely to return
Milan Lucic - will not return
Anthony Richard - ?
Oskar Steen - Group 6 UFA
Daniel Renouf - ?
Reilly Walsh - ?
Kyle Keyser - ?
#GetBent

We will see if letting go of a player with Forbort's experience is the right move next season as the Boston Bruins aim to avenge their round 2 defeat to the Florida Panthers.

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