Don Sweeney’s roundabout answer on Elias Lindholm should further irritate Bruins fans

Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney addressed media inquiries regarding center Elias Lindholm ahead of the season opener against the New York Rangers at TD Garden. In practice, head coach Marco Sturm positioned Lindholm as the top center on a line alongside JJ Peterka and David Pastrnak.

When questioned by Scott McLaughlin of WEEI about whether Lindholm can serve as a top-line center, Sweeney minimized traditional designations, stating he is not focused on specific number-one or number-two roles and highlighting overall center depth.