Jeannot provides a physical floor and a versatile role as the new long-term contract anchor. His presence could push younger players into higher-leverage minutes and PP opportunities, making him a steady fantasy contributor with upside if his line combinations optimize scoring chances.

Jeannot’s physical game and bottom-six role bring a bruising presence and penalty-kill tenacity to Boston’s depth chart. If he stabilizes, he can contribute rough-and-tumble energy, screen opponents, and add a few timely goals to complement the core.

The Boston Bruins' signing of Tanner Jeannot, who's struggled with offensive output, has raised eyebrows among analysts, questioning the value of such contracts in today's NHL.