Connolly did not receive a qualifying offer from the Bruins, making him an unrestricted free agent, Joe Haggerty of Comcast Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Connolly participated in 71 games with the Bruins this past season, posting nine goals and 16 assists. At just 24 years old, Connolly still has some potential despite his modest production during the 2015-16 campaign, so he should field plenty of offers on the open market. The Bruins could still re-sign him as well despite not giving him a qualifying offer, so that's something to keep in mind as well.