Mirtle did a breakdown of every teams cap situation today. He estimates the Bruins have around $3.5 million left after factoring in $4 million for DeBrusk and trimming down to a 23-man roster.
https://theathletic.com/2156956/2020/10/26/nhl-salary-cap-crunch-free-agency-teams/
He has them in the "room to deal" category, but I think we're likely looking at a Chara signing and then entering the year with $2 million in cap space
https://theathletic.com/2156956/2020/10/26/nhl-salary-cap-crunch-free-agency-teams/
He has them in the "room to deal" category, but I think we're likely looking at a Chara signing and then entering the year with $2 million in cap space