"It's nice to see him get rewarded. He works extremely hard," Sturm said of Eyssimont. "What I like about him, he doesn't complain. He accepts his role, whatever it is, and tries the best he can. Guys like him, you always root for because he cares. And because he has not just grit, but skill. That's something you welcome."
"It's been over a week since Marco Strum and the Bruins took to the ice for the start of training camp - with Boston's new bench boss handed the daunting task of filling out a depth chart rife with question marks. Beyond a top forward trio of David Pastrnak, Elias Lindhom, and Morgan Geekie anchoring the forward corps and Jeremy Swayman holding court as the top option in net, there hasn't been a whole lot of clarity as to where the puzzle pieces fit on this roster."
"The Bruins aren't necessarily expecting the 29-year-old Eyssimont to be an offensive dynamo - as was the case when he posted three points (two goals, one assists) in the third period of Tuesday's comeback win over the Rangers. But the pugnacious forward did showcase the high motor, shot-first mindset, and aggressive approach on Tuesday that should make him a bottom-six regular this season."
Training camp began over a week ago under new bench boss Marco Strum, leaving the Bruins with an unsettled depth chart and several roster question marks. A top forward trio of David Pastrnak, Elias Lindhom, and Morgan Geekie anchors the offense while Jeremy Swayman is the clear starting goaltender. The roster lacks clarity beyond the top options and needs dependable middle-six scoring to remain competitive. Mikey Eyssimont has shown grit, a shot-first mindset, and bottom-six value. Casey Mittelstadt displayed playmaking potential. Younger forwards Matt Poitras and Fabian Lysell are expected to produce more.
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