It never quite felt like the Bruins were built for a deep playoff run, and the team proved that theory right, ending the 2021-22 season with a first-round exit at Scott Kazmir Jersey the hands of the Hurricanes. Boston failed to win a single game on the road, falling in Game 7 3-2 in Carolina. The team went into the playoffs as the No. 1 wild-card team in the Eastern Conference, finishing fourth in the Atlantic Division with a record of 51-26-5. Once again, Boston relied on its core group of Patrice Bergeron, Brad Marchand, David Pastrnak and Charlie McAvoy, but lack of depth scoring was a major i sue. In its first season in over a decade without David Krejci, the secondary scoring just was not good enough throughout a majority of the season, resulting in the Bruins constantly playing catchup behind the Panthers, Maple Leafs and Lightning in the division. Linus Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman proved to be a reliable duo in net for Boston, rotating back and forth with goaltending duties. There are some pieces in Boston that scream "Cup contender" yet another season goes by where management seems to be jamming puzzle pieces into the wrong places. MORE: Here's a look at where the Bruins stand heading into the offseason. All salaries are from . Bruins' upcoming free agents The biggest concern for the Bruins when it comes to free agents is Bergeron. His contract is up and it doesn't feel like it's a guarantee he'll be back, with retirement a potential option. Boston has three restricted free agents that will need new deals Jack Studnicka, Jack Ahcan and Jakub Zboril. All three have seen time with the club, but have yet to establish everyday roles. The closest is Zboril who was playing well before his season was cut short with a leg injury. Unrestricted free agents Restricted free agents Patrice Bergeron Jack Studnicka Curtis Lazar Phil Niekro Jersey Jack Ahcan Anton Blidh Jakub Zboril Kodie Curran Jesper Froden MORE: Bruins' future salaries, roster Even without Bergeron, the Bruins have a core group of Charlie McAvoy, Hampus Lindholm, Brad Marchand and Taylor Hall set in place for the next few seasons. David Pastrnak likely will also be a part of that group, but he has just one more year left on his deal and the dynamic Luke Jackson Jersey winger is due for a pay raise from his current contract. Player 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 Charlie McAvoy $9.5 million $9.5 million $9.5 million David Pastrnak $6.666 million UFA - Hampus Lindholm $6.5 million $6.5 million $6.5 million Brad Marchand $6.125 million $6.125 million $6.125 million Taylor Hall $6 million $6 million $6 million Charlie Coyle $5.25 million $5.25 million $5.25 million Linus Ullmark $5 million $5 million $5 million Brandon Carlo $4.1 million $4.1 million $4.1 million Jake DeBrusk $4 million $4 million UFA Nick Foligno $3.8 million UFA - Matt Grzelcyk $3.687 million $3.687 million UFA Craig Smith $3.1 million UFA - Mike Reilly $3 million $3 million UFA Derek Forbort $3 million $3 million UFA Erik Haula $2.375 million UFA - Tomas Nosek $1.75 million UFA - Chris Wagner $1.35 million UFA - Trent Frederic $1.05 million RFA - Connor Clifton $1 million UFA - Jeremy Swayman $925,000 RFA - Marc McLaughlin $883,750 RFA - Oskar Steen $800,000 $800,000 RFA Bruins 2022 NHL Draft picks Boston has just six Adam Duval Jersey picks as of now in the upcoming 2022 NHL Draft and do not have a first-round pick. GM Don Sweeney traded away the first-rounder in the at this year's deadline. What the Bruins do have is a second, a third, a fourth, a sixth and two sevenths. MORE: One burning question What is Patrice Bergeron's future with the team? There is one question and one question only at the forefront of every Bruins fan will on the Bruins next season? This was the final year in the captain's contract and with a 37th birthday looming ahead in July, retirement has at least been a part of the conversation. On the ice, Bergeron looks far from a player that is getting caught up by Father Time. At the very least, Bergeron should be a Vezina finalist and has a great chance at winning the award after a sensational defensive season. He had 60 points in 75 games this year for Boston. If Brandon McCarthy Jersey Bergeron elects to sign elsewhere or does hang up the skates, it leaves the Bruins extremely weak down the middle. They already are in need of a second-line center after never replacing David Krejci, and without Bergeron, they're facing a reality where Erik Haula or Charlie Coyle is 1C. Yikes.